Health Blog
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Breakthrough New Research For Eczema
We have written on this subject before but now new research published in the British Journal of Dermatology has found that babies had a lower risk of developing atopic eczema in their first year IF their mothers take a Vitamin D supplement. -
Those with a Darker Skin have a higher risk of being Vitamin D Deficient
Here in the UK, the Secretary of Health has launched a call for evidence to improve vitamin D levels in the UK population while at the same time talking openly about vitamin D - and racial health disparities due to vitamin D deficiency. -
Nature and the Link with Reducing Risk of Dementia
We constantly read about the importance of being out in nature for our wellbeing.
Now a new benefit is being written about - namely that living near or among trees and grass has such a rejuvenating effect that it can delay that mental decline that can occur in middle age and potentially reduce the risk of dementia in later life.
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We Know About DYSLEXIA but What About DYSCALCULIA?
Dyscalculia (pronounced to rhyme with Julia) is a specific cognitive impairment affecting the understanding of numbers. Those who suffer from this condition could have trouble with numbers - namely doing simple calculations, remembering numbers or even putting them in size order. -
Is Bullying a Big Problem in Your Family?
Unfortunately, bullying has always been around and is actually natural, being a product of crowd behaviour in a competitive society - echoing animal behaviour in the wild. Â
Estimates of bullying among children point to ten to fifteen percent of any group of children repeatedly bullying others while a similar percentage of children are repeatedly targeted by bullying children...
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Eczema in the Ear and the Connection with Ear Wax
Eczema in the ear can appear as a red, itchy rash that develops on the outside of the ear or inside the ear canal... -
How Serious is Scabies and What is the Solution?
Scabies is a serious skin condition because it is very contagious and can spread so quickly through close physical contact. Find out about the sign and the symptoms as well as the solutions. -
How to Know if You Have Hives and How to Treat Them
Hives are red, raised, and very itchy bumps that can form anywhere on the skin, including the scalp. Hives tend to come and go within a few hours but they may well come back again - and if they do come and go on for longer than 6 weeks, they’re called chronic (long-lasting) hives. -
Could The Use Of Air Purifiers Make Our Schools Healthier and Safer?
Here in the UK, air purifiers and ultraviolet light are being tested in schools in a pilot scheme to tackle the spread of viruses in confined spaces. Find out more about air purifiers and how they can help in the home too. -
What is Lichen Sclerosus and What Can You Do to Help this Skin Condition?
lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that causes itchy white patches on the genitals - or sometimes other parts of the body. While there is no cure at this time, treatment can help relieve the symptoms.
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Honey & How To Know If It Is The Real Thing!
We share lots of ways to include genuine honey in your diet and why - together with tips on how to know you are buying the real article... -
The Downside of Aluminium Foil
Long considered as a useful solution in the home kitchen, aluminium foil has now become a considerable cause for concern.
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