Health Blog

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?

Varicose veins are those swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They may be blue or dark purple, and are often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance.

There are other symptoms too.

Find out what you can do to help prevent and to get relief from any pain and discomfort...

All of our organs need to be cared for as much as possible including our largest organ which is our skin.

Our kidneys play a vital role in excreting drugs and toxins in the body but sometimes sheer numbers can be overwhelming - and they need some help from us.

Nail fungus thrives in warm, sweaty environments, just like the inside of your favorite shoes. And when you spot a yellow or white mark on your nail and ignore it? You’re giving it exactly what it wants.

Insomnia in the modern world seems to be a growing problem with sufferers struggling to fall asleep at night - and then perhaps waking up every hour to check the bedside clock and countdown the minutes until the morning.

We share some helpful suggestions by sleep experts...