Health Blog

We have written before on how different types of houseplants can improve the quality of your indoor air.

But in a similar way, there are also houseplants that can help prevent mold.

Find out more...

We have written before about the best time of the day to take your vitamins but now we share the optimum time of the day to do other tasks...

Of course everyone will have their own idea on what suits them and it is always best to get a task done rather than putting something off indefinitely.

However, if you feel you would like to learn more about what certain experts consider the best times of the day for certain things to be done, we share some information...

We all remember the saying "No pain, no gain"!

But what if we shared a whole list of ways to make you feel healthier and happier, actual gains without the pains...

Acne is such a common skin condition affecting many at some time in their lives and for a variety of reasons.  Acne can appear in babies, teens, young adults and even beyond.  Acne can be a recurring condition just to add to the angst.

It is so common that it is considered to be a normal part of puberty and even adulthood with one in five adults possibly developing acne at some stage. 

Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to improve the situation and even clear the condition naturally... 

Warts on the hands can often appear and look like bumps on the skin, sometimes with a rough texture both to look at and to feel.

The technical name for a wart is verruca vulgaris and they often appear in those areas of skin that grow faster than normal due to a virus called human papilloma virus (HPV).

We share the signs and symptoms to look out for and what you can do to get rid of them...

Those varicose veins - and the pain and discomfort they bring - are basically caused by malfunctioning valves in your veins, valves that are unable to bring blood back to your heart effectively as they work against gravity.

We share natural ways to prevent and treat the symptoms of those tiresome varicose veins.

We have written about the problems of pollution in the home before and how indoor plants can be one solution. 

We should be doing everything we can to reduce our exposure to poor air quality both in our homes and outdoors too.

We share some solutions for this problem...

Dark spots or age spots can start to appear as we get older, particularly over the age of fifty, with the appearance of small, flat dark areas on the skin.  Younger people can also develop these age spots if they spend a lot of time in the sun.

Dark circles under the eyes are a common cosmetic concern that can make you look tired, unhealthy, and older than your actual age. 

Find out more about dark spots on your face and dark circles under your eyes

Many of us share a fear of developing dementia at some point in our lives.  But is there anything we can do defend ourselves from this growing disease?

Dementia is not one single disease but actually an umbrella term for a range of different diseases that cause a common set of symptoms with Alzheimer's thought to be the most common.

Scars are marks left on the skin after a wound has healed. They can appear in various shapes, sizes, and colors, depending on the severity of the injury and the type of skin tissue affected. 

Find out how to naturally fade scars gently.

Every decade of our life comes with different needs and as you move through the various phases of your life, you can find the most suitable form of exercise for that time.

We start with the very young and work right through to the over seventies.  There is something for everyone!