Health Blog

We are always on the lookout for ways to improve our lifestyles and ultimately our health and general wellbeing.  We share our top ten tips to this end...

Unfortunately, hemorrhoids can often cause considerable pain and discomfort.  Also often referred to as piles, hemorrhoids are vascular structures in the anal canal. 

When normal, they are the cushions that help with stool control but they become a problem if they are swollen or inflamed.

We are frequently advised not to include processed food in our daily diets but what exactly are processed foods and how are they harmful to us?

Most of us are well aware that we should try and eat a healthy diet but might not always be clear on what processed foods are - and then there are even ultra processed foods to cause concern.

These are two different conditions but both causing pain and discomfort in the same area.

In fact, hemorrhoids and fissures can even occur at the same time.  And because they both cause similar symptoms, they are often confused by those who experience those symptoms...

We read and hear a lot about the menopause these days but perhaps not so much about the more subtle signs and symptoms of the perimenopause - that stage before the menopause when ostrogen levels begin to fall.

In fact, they can be so subtle that you might miss them altogether and not realize what is happening to your body.

In this post, we set out below some of those easy-to-miss and early signs and symptoms of the perimenopause...

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face.

It's more common in women and people with lighter skin, but when it does occur in men, their symptoms can be worse.

The good news is that treatment can help with symptoms.

Many have a love/hate relationship with broccoli and/or Brussels sprouts but kale comes close...

There are many forms of kale and it is part of brassica family in the same way as cabbages, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are.

Many of those who grow their own vegetables will include a clump of horseradish, perhaps without knowing exactly what to do with it!

You might have noticed "horseradish sauce" preserved in jars to be served as an accompaniment with roast beef but that might be all. 

You could also be surprised to read that the horseradish is a strong and beneficial plant with some gardeners pointing out that it can be a good friend both to you AND your garden.