Health Blog — Children's Health

Every summer, we grow fresh peas on our allotment but the sad thing is that they never get as far as our kitchen! They are so delicious that we always pick and eat them straight away - fresh from their pods. But of course there is nothing wrong with that as there are so many health benefits from eating them fresh and raw...

Apples are not just for just, they are for eating fresh too!  Find out about all the benefits when you eat an apple a day...

Electrolytes are salts and minerals found in our blood, helping to conduct electrical impulses in the body. We share the signs and symptoms of when your electrolyte levels are low and how to add them back in a more natural way. 

There are several skin conditions that can cause mild to severe itching. Skin conditions that are commonly associated with itchiness include: eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, dry skin, athletes foot, jock itch and more. 

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.

Nature has a quiet way of supporting our health in everyday life. From calming scents to the simple benefits of fresh air and time outdoors. These small, natural moments can help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall wellbeing. 

Moles are common skin growths that develop when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing pigment (melanin), grow in clusters or clumps rather than being spread out evenly across the skin. We share more information about moles and how to find a natural solution.

You may not be aware that many commercial skin care and personal care products are loaded with toxins and chemicals. 

If you look at the label on any such product, you will probably find a list of long incomprehensible ingredients. 

Fortunately you have the choice to go for a natural alternative whether you are male or female...

We recently posted Top Ten Trusted Health Tips to Follow, giving ten top health tips, five for mornings and five for evenings.

Here are a further ten tips which can be carried out at any time of the day...

Fiber is found in those hard to digest parts of plants - namely fruits and vegetables, legumes and pulses, nuts and seeds and legumes.

The daily recommended intake of fiber is one and a half ounces a day - but are you managing to meet this amount?

It can go a long way to improving your blood pressure as well as helping to ensure your have regular bowel movements and preventing the appearance of hemorrhoids.

But there are many more benefits...