Almost half of all adults suffer from headaches and the mental, emotional and physical impacts of headaches are often under…
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I have an addiction. I don’t try to hide it. It’s an addiction to a sparkly plastic hoop (actually I…
As women we experience approximately 500 menstrual cycles in our lifetime. Impressive, isn’t it! But when we miss our period for 3 months and we are not pregnant, breastfeeding or menopausal then we have amenorrhea (absence of menses)
Learn more about six of the top recommended natural treatments for menopause and how they may help you transition smoothly through menopause.
[Spices contribute to health] When you think of a healthy, balanced diet you probably think of the Four Food Groups – whole grains, lean meats/ meat alternatives, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats. But a healthy diet should also include an abundance of the ‘fifth food group’ – spices!
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown in over 8000 studies to be important for human health and nutrition. Omega-3s have a role in every stage of development from pregnancy and infancy through to elder adulthood.
Obviously my favourite use for tea is as a delicious health-promoting beverage, but I love finding new ways to incorporate tea into my life. I scoured the internet to find other uses for tea – either loose tea leaves, new or used tea bags. I was amazed at the versatility of tea – just another reason to love it!
For some women, lifestyle and dietary changes are not enough to manage heartburn symptoms in pregnancy. In these instances a supplement or natural remedy may provide the additional relief needed to get through the full nine months of pregnancy.
Elderberry has been getting a lot of respect in the media in the past year, but it has long been revered by Naturopathic Doctors and herbalists as a potent immune booster and medicine for the prevention and treatment of influenza.
There is no question that teens need their sleep. Often parents recognize when their teens are sleeping too late – waking at noon or later, but insomnia in teens often goes unnoticed.