Health Blog

We read and hear a lot about the menopause these days but perhaps not so much about the more subtle signs and symptoms of the perimenopause - that stage before the menopause when ostrogen levels begin to fall.

In fact, they can be so subtle that you might miss them altogether and not realize what is happening to your body.

In this post, we set out below some of those easy-to-miss and early signs and symptoms of the perimenopause...

Many have a love/hate relationship with broccoli and/or Brussels sprouts but kale comes close...

There are many forms of kale and it is part of brassica family in the same way as cabbages, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are.

Many of those who grow their own vegetables will include a clump of horseradish, perhaps without knowing exactly what to do with it!

You might have noticed "horseradish sauce" preserved in jars to be served as an accompaniment with roast beef but that might be all. 

You could also be surprised to read that the horseradish is a strong and beneficial plant with some gardeners pointing out that it can be a good friend both to you AND your garden.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a common chronic disease affecting so many worldwide. 

It causes joint pain swelling and inflammation, beginning at any age but more likely between the years thirty and fifty becoming most common among those in their seventies.