Health Blog — Health

Studies have pointed to the fact that those who spend time gardening may well have better brain function in later life than those who do not...

And if they sniff some Rosemary while out in their garden every day, they give their brain an additional boost!  

A vitamin B12 deficiency is common and it is also rarely detected.

We share the signs of such deficiency and how to rectify it...

If you can get into the habit of regularly standing on one leg, it can have several benefits.

We share these benefits and how to get into the habit.

Those who suffer from either of these conditions can become confused perhaps not realizing that hemorrhoids and anal fissures are different conditions.

• A hemorrhoid is when a vein in the anus becomes swollen.

• An anal fissure is when there is a tear or a crack in the anus.

Although both conditions can cause pain and bleeding because they are treated differently, it is important to be able to tell them apart.

Many parents are coerced into putting their children on anti-ADHD drugs as a solution instead of trying to find out what might have caused the condition in the first place or what is contributing to making the ADHD worse.

Learning to eat your food more slowly will help to improve your digestion and lower your blood sugars.

We share the benefits and tips on how to slow down your eating habits...

Verrucas, which are also known as plantar warts, can be a nuisance.

They are localized thickenings of the skin caused by infection in the outer layer of the skin. 

We share information on how to identify and then how to treat verrucas.

The ordinary cucumber is actually an extraordinary vegetable.

We share all the nutritional benefits, the health benefits and even more...

It is possible to reduce those laugh lines with various natural "wrinkle" remedies and lifestyle changes...

Many of us in the UK - and even in the wider world community- were very sad to learn of the recent death of Dr. Michael Mosely while walking in the Greek Island of Symi during a heatwave.  

He was a very well known TV doctor and presenter with several successful series to his name.  I knew him best from his Just One Thing radio programs over the past few years and on July 12th, the BBC organized a Just One Thing tribute to him when listeners and presenters shared the just one thing that had meant most to them.

We share a selection of those Just One Things...

Whether you have an hour or just a few minutes for your lunch break during your working day, you can make the most of this time to down tools and use the time to do much more than eat a quick sandwich.

We share some suggestions...

Flat warts are the most common type of warts in children, usually appearing on the cheeks or forehead but they can also be seen on the backs of the hands and on the legs with the appearance of smooth, flat-topped, yellow-brown papules. They are pink, brown or yellowish in color. 

Find out more about how to prevent warts in children and how to get rid of them, safely and gently...