Health Blog

Some of us are morning people and others of course are better at night. 

Unfortunately, most of us do have to get up reasonably early each morning in order to function for the day ahead.

But are there ways to help make our mornings easier?

The good news is that there are - and we share our top ten tips...

We have relied on herbs and herbal medicine to treat our ailments and conditions for centuries - and yet even today when so much more is known about herbs and their medicinal properties, many look down on them as being quackery.

Of course, much of the medical world would prefer us to use commercial drugs for treatment and healing, being dismissive of a more natural approach.

However, there are very distinct advantages to using herbs whenever possible instead of commercial drugs.

Skin tags are small growths that hang off your skin and the good news is that they are harmless and usually painless.

However, many want to remove them because they can cause embarrassment or catch on clothing or jewellery.

Find out more about the different methods of removing skin tags including the most natural and gentle option.

Spring in the Northern hemisphere can bring misery to the many who suffer from hay fever.  Allergy season can last from late March to as long as September when those allergens - especially tree pollen, grasses and weeds - are most prevalent in the natural environment and leading to sneezing, watery eyes and itchy noses.

Psoriasis on the scalp is a common place where this skin condition can occur.  We share the symptoms along with information on how to help.

This year on March 15th, it was World Sleep Day - an annual event organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society (formerly World Association of Sleep Medicine) since 2008.

The goal of World Sleep Day is to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep and to draw society's attention to the burden of sleep problems and their medical, educational and social aspects while promoting the prevention and management of sleep disorders.

It was estimated in 2019 that sleep deprivation cost the US over $400 billion a year with other first world countries also recording losses.  

We share some suggestions from Scandinavia on how to help improve our quality of sleep...

In recent years, there has been a lot of hype in the media about the importance of walking lots of steps every day - with the emphasis on the number ten thousand.

But how relative is this now?

If you used to count your daily steps, are you still doing so - and is this an advisable plan to follow?

Certain times of the year can mean hay fever. This is an affliction for many and, with climate change, in some places this has led to milder winters and longer pollen seasons so the numbers suffering could well rise.

But are there natural ways to combat this problem?

Suffering from chronic back pain is very common.  While some back pain has no identifiable cause and is known as non-specific lower back pain with the pain often disappearing after a few weeks, others will suffer from chronic backpain.

We share several tips on how to change your habits to protect from this chronic back pain.

If you are tempted to go for junk food because it is cheaper than real, living food, then remember the cost to your health.

It is a tall order, making sure you eat well and spend less, but it can be done.