With the official end of summer vacation and the start of the school year, it’s time for a refresher course on how to ease back into the regular routine while maintaining your sanity – and health. Here are some tips on mastering the season of back-to-school. ...
Are you familiar with castor oil and its many miracles? It is an oil made from castor bean and has many health benefits. This oil has been used historically for its laxative properties – it has a relaxing effect on the bowels, helping to...
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are as the name implies – fats that are ‘essential’ to life. Fatty acids are the building blocks of the fat in our bodies and in the food we eat. And they provide us with energy, which is necessary for...
Perplexing pain : fibromyalgia Wouldn’t it be wonderful if diseases were neatly discrete, each with its own distinctive set of causes, symptoms and treatments, impossible to confuse with any other medical condition. The reality, alas, is altogether different. Consider, for example, fibromyalgia (FMS), a...
Ever wonder why medical practitioners are so keen to wrap a pneumatic cuff around your upper arm and take your blood pressure? Well, high blood pressure is harmful, of course. But there’s also a great deal that can be learned about your health just...
It is official: Spring is finally upon us! The weather is warmer, the days are longer and we have the sudden urge to clean everything in sight – our cupboards, our closets, our garages and, most importantly, ourselves. It’s time to give our bodies...
Intermittent Fasting – What is it? And what are the benefits? Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular. It is an umbrella term for various diet plans that cycle between a period of fasting and non-fasting. One of the most popular methods, known as the ‘16/8’,...
A blog post on the human heart seems timely with February being Heart & Stroke awareness month. Read below to find out some pretty incredible facts about the big powerhouse of our bodies – our heart. What would be your choice for the most...
Hello 2021, Goodbye 2020! I think we are all feeling okay with moving onto a new year. We will never forget 2020 – faced with a pandemic, came hardship – physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. Many lost loved ones to the coronavirus, while others...
To Keep You Healthy and Vital this Winter Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially now. Exercise, a good night’s sleep, low stress and a healthy diet can all have a significant impact on our immune systems and ability to defend ourselves against bacteria...