For some people, a single macadamia nut cookie can be a deadly experience, while for others it is a sweet treat. Food allergies are no joke. Around 7% of children have food allergies. When you have a young child, giving them their first few bites of those danger foods can be a nerve racking experience. … Read more
Have you ever worn earplugs? Questioned whether they might be doing you more harm, than good? Well the answer is yes. It is indeed possible to damage your eardrums with earplugs! A lot of us use earplugs when we are trying to block out noises or are present in a noisy environment. While it may … Read more
Let’s admit it. When it comes to reproduction, women don’t have it easy! PMS and period pains are a challenge for most women. Childbirth can also be difficult and painful. Women have to deal with a lot when they are young. And if that wasn’t enough, menopause comes along in later years to provide one … Read more
Allergies are an overstimulation of our immune system to allergens in our surroundings. An allergic person’s immune system searches daily for non-threatening allergens that might be a threat and then produces a reaction that results in allergic symptoms. It is estimated that around 25% of adults and up to 40% of children will develop allergies … Read more
A new systematic review published in BMC Medicine analysed 37 previous studies and found that replacing processed meat with nuts, legumes, olive oil and other plant foods is associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The review specifically found that swapping 50 grams of processed meat per day for … Read more
One of the most vital vitamins in the human body is vitamin D, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’. It helps to keep our bones healthy, provides normal muscle function and boosts the immune system. It is also critical in cell division. The more research that has been done on vitamin D, the more important … Read more
As a nation, we’re chronically sleep deprived. According to sleep guidelines, healthy adults should get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep per night. But do we really need this much? Or could we get by on less? Let’s take a closer look at sleep quality vs quantity. We all know people who claim to … Read more
The term “pH” actually stands for the “potential of hydrogen.” This is the measure of hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. pH is also an indicator of the alkalinity or acidity of the fluids and tissues in our body. pH is measure on a scale that runs from 0 to 14. The more a solution … Read more
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. It usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years.** A simple prostate test can be done at home and will give you an indication of how healthy your prostate is and is even an early indicator for cancer. Swedish … Read more
It’s so important to our general good health that we get a restful night’s sleep. In fact, one of the best things we can do to optimise our health is to get a good night’s sleep. Research has shown over and over again that poor sleep patterns have immediate negative effects on our brain function, … Read more
Sciatic nerve pain can really put a damper on your day, am I right? That shooting pain down your leg is enough to make anyone wince. But before you resign yourself to a life of discomfort, have you considered how vitamins could help provide relief? Here’s our take on the vits that can make a … Read more
In this article, we are going to discuss the different types of eczema, the different symptoms which signify eczema, and how eczema is treated. Dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, is a skin condition which will cause your skin to dry out and become very irritable. As a result of the irritability, the skin will … Read more