Health Blog

Unfortunately, artificial light CAN cause us harm.  Such harmful effects on our human health include:

• An increased risk for sleep disorders, depression, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more.
• The disruption of the human body clock and our hormonal system.
• An increased risk of circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders.  This is  where the circadian rhythm is misaligned with the natural light-dark cycle.
• The problem of hazards for the eyes and the skin.  

Many of us have got out of the habit of reading poetry - especially out loud.

In the past, children would have to do this at school - and many would include reading poetry out loud as part of a drama activity.

But does reading poetry aloud come with benefits?  Yes, and we share many of these benefits...

Children and teens are more likely to get plantar warts or verrucas than other age groups. 

They are more susceptible to warts because their immune systems are not fully developed, and the areas on their body are more prone to a minor injury, so often a break in the skin makes it easy for the wart to enter.

It may take two to six months after exposure for plantar warts to appear...

Unfortunately, many of can still be the target of synthetic scents which can cause harm.

We share some of the toxic health effects of synthetic scents and how you can find more natural ways to make your home smell good...

We all know that sugar or certainly too much of it can cause us harm.

We share some of the facts...

How do you wean your family off processed and ultra processed foods?

It is not easy - it takes time and perseverance but it can be done. The first thing to do is to work out what you can use as a healthy substitute for each your family's favorite processed food dishes. And then there are individual things like sugar, cookies, sodas and more. They all have to go!

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.

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...

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?

Now more than ever it has become important to encourage our young children to use their imaginations to keep them entertained and happy instead of relying on electronic devices.

Fortunately, there are "play experts" who can share their knowledge and expertise to help parents with this important work...

While warts are more common in children than adults, they can occur at any age. 

We share the symptoms of different types of warts and what can be done to help prevent or tackle these in your child...