Health Blog

We all want to wake up refreshed and ready to face the day ahead!

But you might be interested to read about all these sleeping facts we have discovered that can affect how well we sleep. 

Humans have a microbiota made up of microbes which will defend us against unwanted disease and ailments.  Plants do too and we can benefit from their microbiota by eating a diet that is rich in organic fruit and vegetables.  Find out more about ensuring this happens!

Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a surprisingly common disorder of the facial skin with as many as 415 million worldwide affected with this skin condition.  However, many of them do not even realize they have it.

We help you to understand rosacea and what you can to help with this condition...

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...

The symptoms of varicose veins can cause considerable pain and discomfort while in extreme cases, there could be complications.  We share information on how to relieve the discomfort of such symptoms...

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. 

Many people are unknowingly harming their hearts through everyday habits.

From sleep to stress levels, the impact of these habits can be more significant than you think and could even be putting your cardiovascular health at risk.

We list five of these potential heart harming habits...

Whatever our age, we all need silica.

It is vital for healthy skin, fingernails, ligaments, tendons and bones and is regarded as one of nature's building blocks providing the answer to healthier, younger looking, more radiant skin, hair, nails and especially helping good bone health...

Our skin care can be different depending on whether it is day or night.

During the day, our skin is in protection mode and focused on counteracting the negative effects of environmental stressors, such as UV radiation and pollution.

At night, our skin cells work differently, helping to repair any damage that’s been done during the day.  Fortunately, we can tailor our skincare routine to better suit this dynamic.

We share some ways in which you can clean and refresh your home with sustainable  homemade recipes.

They are simple and economical to make as well as being very effective to use - and they all include a few drops of essential oil to fill your space with a lovely fragrance too...