Taking responsibility for your own wellbeing
The good news is that the hayfever season has been delayed by the long cold winter. Among the 12 million people who have hayfever in the UK, 95 per cent are affected by grass pollen, but many suffer from the tree pollens that are abundant from the spring. Silver birch is the most prevalent hay [...]
Giving up certain foods, or existing on fruit alone for 24 hours, is not hard, especially when the benefits are so great. I now give my system a regular detox boost, even if it is only over the weekend. A short detox programme is a great way to feel more energised and refreshed. It is [...]
Looking for a natural way of making your face look younger without resorting to expensive lotions and cosmetic surgery? The trick is to find a moisturiser that makes your skin look fresh, hydrated and healthy, but not to be covered in a greasy film which gets in the way of make up and doesn’t look [...]
Ironically and not before time NICE (the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence) has reported that one of the most common causes of headaches is overuse of medication. They advocate (quite surprisingly) that acupuncture is the only proven method to treat tension headaches and migraine and that it should be prescribed by doctors. Those [...]
A lack of care for teeth and gums can lead to a host of problems in the mouth including a build-up of bacteria, cavities and gum disease. However If these problems are left untreated not only can this lead to further long-term pain but also infection, irreversible tooth damage and even serious health risks including [...]
Between 20 and 50 per cent of international travellers suffer from some form of stomach bug according to research, and it can be dangerous, causing severe dehydration, malnutrition and in worse cases, hospitalisation. Traveller’s Tummy is probably one of the most unpleasant conditions you will get while on holiday, but unfortunately it’s also one of [...]
Everything in moderation is a totally appropriate saying when it comes to the sun. Our skin needs exposure to the sun to make that vital Vitamin D which is essential for healthy bones and teeth, immune system and cognitive function – pretty important! Yet we have been receiving a message for years that too much [...]
ALTITUDE PROBLEMS Over 7,000 feet some people get altitude sickness: dizziness, vomiting, chest pains, difficulty with breathing, headaches, and insomnia. So whether it’s up a mountain or in the air: Try Coca 30 homeopathic remedy before you set off and take regularly during the journey if you are suffering. Featured Products Coca 30C Helios [...]
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world (possibly matched by their neighbour, New Zealand). In the UK where we don’t have the same amount of sun we have double the amount of deaths due to skin cancer (although we have a much larger population). See related article: Healthier Sunscreens. • Two [...]
In May thousands of British teenagers will start their GCSEs and A-levels, and uni students will face exams. They all need to be on top form to stay healthy, calm and alert. Interviews, driving tests, public speaking and exams can turn the calmest people into quivering wrecks. It’s tempting to reach for chocolate bars, crisps, [...]
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