Health Blog

When we bath or shower, it is easy to remember to wash all the regular areas but are you missing out on some of the less obvious places?

We share some tips on those body parts that you might be neglecting without realizing...

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...

January will often mean turning over a new leaf with the hope of becoming a healthier person in the coming months.

We share some tips to help you exercise more easily, more rewarding and even more fun...

In a previous blog post, we share several interesting sleeping facts but we found there were so many that would include even more in a second instalment.

So here they are...

There are two serious skin conditions that can sometimes cause confusion. 

These are eczema and rosacea.

We share the differences, making it easier to tell them apart.

Heavy legs can occur by the end of the day but how can you help to relieve this?

By reducing swelling and relieving water retention. 

Age spots as well as wrinkles will often appear naturally as we age. 

But understanding why they occur can be the first step in our quest to prevent and event treat them.

In these times of energy prices rising, we are all looking for ways to save money while keeping warm whatever the weather.

One such way is to use wheat bags which can provide warmth, relief and comfort when used properly BUT, as with any product involving heat, there is a danger of fire and a risk of injury if care is not taken.  

We share tips to how to use a wheat bag safely

Most of us will wash out sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers very regularly but what about those actual pillows and duvets?  Do we give them as much thought and attention?

We should actually be washing those items of bedding more frequently than we do to keep them fresh - and free from dust mites.

Although it may seem easier and more convenient to go for an artificial tree when planning your Christmas decorations, you might like to consider a real tree this year!

A fake Christmas tree will never provide the beautiful fresh scent of pine!

If you do decide to go for a REAL tree, we share top tips on how to look after it.

While many people in the Western World can now expect to live for far longer than ever before, we need to ensure that our extra years of life are spent in as good health as possible to ensure our continued independence and quality of life.

We share our suggested top ten tips to slow down that aging process.