Health Blog

There are so many ways in which nature can help us to become healthier.

We share just a handful as a starting off point...

We all want to be able to keep moving freely and easily - whatever our age.

According to statistics, every year there are over thirty seven million falls globally that are severe enough to require medical attention!

If we don't want to be one of those statistics, we need to make a plan to keep moving...

We share some top tips on how to achieve this!

Electrolytes are salts and minerals found in our blood, helping to conduct electrical impulses in the body.

Electrolytes play an essential role in the nervous system, keeping you hydrated, contracting muscles - and regulating the pH system.

We share the signs and symptoms of when your electrolyte levels are low and how to add them back in a more natural way.

We all know what "triggers" are and how they are a stimulus that can cause a person to have an emotional or behavioral response - often based on a negative experience.  Triggers can be internal or external and can come from a variety of sources.

But have you heard of "glimmers" and do you know what they are? 

Back to school for the cooler months of the year means that children are all moving indoors, making it much easier for infections to get to their noises, their throats and their tummies.

But what can you do to help them stay germ-free and healthy so they don't have to miss those vital school days and also don't spread any infections to others.

Do you make a habit of going barefoot when you can?  It can be very liberating but it can also be very good for you!

Earthing or grounding (as it is known) means that your bare feet draw electrons from the earth.  Different studies have found many benefits from these electrons including:

• Changing the electrical activity in the brain to lessen pain
• Improving skin conductivity
• Moderating heart rate variability
• Improving glucose regulation
• Reducing stress and
• Boosting immunity.

Earthing or grounding is the simple act of walking without shoes...

There are lots of different ways in which help is available to alleviate the pain and discomfort cause by arthritis.

And massaging the feet is just one of them...

Women are especially vulnerable to conditions that affect their bladder function. 

These conditions include:

• Urinary incontinence
• An overactive bladder
• Suffering from a prolapse

Going through the menopause or giving birth can make the symptoms of these conditions more of a problem.

Whether you are an early bird or a night owl could make a difference about how well you operate the next day!

A recent study has suggested that those who are night owls could be sharper than morning people.  

The study found that those who are most active and alert in the evenings appear to perform better at cognitive tests...