Health Blog

One of the most common problems for many of us today is making sure we get a good night's sleep.

So many will toss and turn to get off to sleep in the first place or we will suddenly find ourselves wide awake at two or three in the morning with no prospect of getting back to sleep again for several hours.

But how do we know how much sleep we need and what can we do about it?

Discover surprising ways your gut influences many parts of your body, from your skin to your sleep. 

A study by University College in London which was spread over several years has found that if you can stay positive, you can cut the risk of memory loss in middle age.

We share the details...

As we age, natural changes in brain energy metabolism can occur. Scientists are studying how creatine may interact with these changes, particularly in the context of energy support for brain cells.

Hemorrhoids are more common than you might think, affecting about 3 out of 4 adults at some point in their lives. The swelling of veins in the rectum or anus can lead to irritation, itching, and discomfort that’s hard to ignore.

In this article, we break down the different types of hemorrhoids, how to recognize the symptoms, and share ten natural tips to help you soothe and manage the condition — gently and effectively.

Spider veins are tiny blood vessels which have become dilated so that they run close to the skin's surface. They look like fine purple or red wiggly lines.

Many who develop this type of veins find them embarrassing or unsightly - and really wish they could do something about them.

They are normally found on the legs but can also appear on the breasts, arms and even the face. They are more likely in women than in men.

We share more information and what you can do to help with the appearance of spider veins...

Yes - dogs, cats, horses and other pet animals can all suffer from hemorrhoids, caused by too much pressure in the rectum brought on by sitting for too long, by constipation or by straining to make a bowel movement.

We are all learning to pay more attention about what certain actions we take that might be causing harm to our health and to our environment.

One such action is the use of dryer sheets for our laundry when we might think they are useful to ensure sweet smelling dry laundry during rainy cold weather.

But these dryer sheets come at a price – in terms of their cost, how they affect our health and their affect on the environment.

When you have a plantar wart (also known as a verruca) on the sole of your foot, you can suffer from considerable pain and discomfort.

We share the signs and symptoms and what you can do to help with the pain and discomfort and to get rid of the plantar wart itself...

Cellulite and Stretch Marks are two different skin conditions appearing on the body but can sometimes be confused.  While cellulite appears as dimpled skin, stretch marks are indented streaks on the skin that usually start out as pink, red or purple and then fade to white.

There are so many good reasons why everyone needs to ensure they are not vitamin D deficient.  Research has found that soaking up sufficient summer sun can help us to store enough vitamin D to get us through the grey winter days.

Working a long day, after commuting to and from work and perhaps following a disturbed night’s sleep for whatever reason, can often lead to that feeling of sleepiness and failed productivity by mid afternoon.

But what can you do about it?