Health Blog

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.

It can be so tempting just to jump into bed at night without a thought as to taking some care of your precious skin.

But it is never too late to establish a better and consistent routine for looking after your skin.

If you can get into a good habit of ensuring a regular night time routine, you will reap the benefits for your skin when you wake up the next morning and beyond.

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...

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...

Our ideal is to have is to have shiny, healthy hair with plenty of new growth.

The good news is that there are some essential oils that can help to naturally thicken the hair by stimulating the hair follicles and these include Lavender Essential Oil which will strengthen the hair by balancing estrogen levels. 

We share a host of other ideas too.

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.

Although we all love the summer months, the dryness and warmth can bring some challenges for the skin on our faces and bodies and even lead to cracked heels.

We share some suggestions on how to help...

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?

Are we as parents to blame if our children have just too much stuff in their bedrooms and playrooms?

It seems that many children have too many toys, making it even more difficult to keep their favorite play areas clutter-free.

We share a few tips on how to help.

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...

During the warmer summer weather, our pets can easily become overheated and even be at risk from sunburn...