Health Blog — How To

When nail fungus appears in the nails - it can be the finger nails or it can be the toe nails - the sight of the fungus can be quite a shock.

Women in particular can suffer from bladder problems so it is important to do all you can to prevent such problems - and to give your bladder the best chance of staying healthy.

We share some diet, exercise and lifestyle tips to help you...

We all care about our dental health but there are signs and symptoms in your mouth that can be an indication of underlying health problems.

One of the main signs is swollen or bleeding gums.

We share what you can learn from this problem in your mouth - and what you should do with this knowledge..

Many of us have got out of the habit of reading poetry - especially out loud.

In the past, children would have to do this at school - and many would include reading poetry out loud as part of a drama activity.

But does reading poetry aloud come with benefits?  Yes, and we share many of these benefits...

Children and teens are more likely to get plantar warts or verrucas than other age groups. 

They are more susceptible to warts because their immune systems are not fully developed, and the areas on their body are more prone to a minor injury, so often a break in the skin makes it easy for the wart to enter.

It may take two to six months after exposure for plantar warts to appear...

Unfortunately, many of can still be the target of synthetic scents which can cause harm.

We share some of the toxic health effects of synthetic scents and how you can find more natural ways to make your home smell good...

Sadly, more and more of us today seem to suffer from stress and anxiety.  And it is not helped by being bombarded with information and stimuli from technology (and its advances), from the media and even from our own environment.

But help is at hand as we share some suggestions on how to reduce that stress and anxiety and help to achieve a calmer life for ourselves..

Our feet work hard for us but they can also be an indication when there is a problem with our health.

For example, always be aware if you consistently have cold toes, you have a cut on your toe that refuses to heal or your feet and ankles swell up.  Such symptoms should be investigated by your medical practitioner.

But there are other clues to look out for too... 

When Spring comes round each year, we will often get the urge to spring clean our homes, our wardrobes and even our cars!  But have you ever given a thought to spring cleaning your gut?

This can be an ideal time to think about how you look after your gut health.

We share six suggestions on how this can be successfully achieved...

Some of us are morning people and others of course are better at night. 

Unfortunately, most of us do have to get up reasonably early each morning in order to function for the day ahead.

But are there ways to help make our mornings easier?

The good news is that there are - and we share our top ten tips...

Skin tags are small growths that hang off your skin and the good news is that they are harmless and usually painless.

However, many want to remove them because they can cause embarrassment or catch on clothing or jewellery.

Find out more about the different methods of removing skin tags including the most natural and gentle option.