Health Blog

Back to school for the cooler months of the year means that children are all moving indoors, making it much easier for infections to get to their noises, their throats and their tummies.

But what can you do to help them stay germ-free and healthy so they don't have to miss those vital school days and also don't spread any infections to others.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, with some sixty percent of it residing in our skeletons while the rest is distributed throughout the liver, the muscles, the heart and the kidneys where it resides in the cells themselves.

Magnesium is responsible for protein synthesis, calcium balance, control and function of vitamin D - and muscle contraction.  In addition, magnesium is involved in over three hundred enzyme systems and countless biochemical reactions, without which we simply could not function or even exist.

Wrinkles can be divided into two categories; there are those fine surface lines and then there are deep furrows.

If the collagen and elastin in the connective tissues of our skin is weakened or if they decrease in number, wrinkles can then appear.

Do you make a habit of going barefoot when you can?  It can be very liberating but it can also be very good for you!

Earthing or grounding (as it is known) means that your bare feet draw electrons from the earth.  Different studies have found many benefits from these electrons including:

• Changing the electrical activity in the brain to lessen pain
• Improving skin conductivity
• Moderating heart rate variability
• Improving glucose regulation
• Reducing stress and
• Boosting immunity.

Earthing or grounding is the simple act of walking without shoes...

There are lots of different ways in which help is available to alleviate the pain and discomfort cause by arthritis.

And massaging the feet is just one of them...

Women are especially vulnerable to conditions that affect their bladder function. 

These conditions include:

• Urinary incontinence
• An overactive bladder
• Suffering from a prolapse

Going through the menopause or giving birth can make the symptoms of these conditions more of a problem.

Whether you are an early bird or a night owl could make a difference about how well you operate the next day!

A recent study has suggested that those who are night owls could be sharper than morning people.  

The study found that those who are most active and alert in the evenings appear to perform better at cognitive tests...

Whether you suffer from spider veins, varicose veins or both, these are surprisingly common.

We share the signs and symptoms of both types of veins together with solutions...

We all know about cleaning our teeth at least twice a day, preferably with an electric toothbrush and a natural toothpaste, as well as regular flossing and dental checkups.  

But there is much more we can do to care for our teeth...