Category: Health

Herbs for Hayfever

If you suffer from hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, you’re not alone. More than 30 million people are affected by this condition, which occurs when your body overreacts to pollen or other...

Nutrition in Gestational Diabetes

A healthy diet is important for all women, but it’s especially important for women with gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It can go away (for most...

Gum Disease / Gingivitis

Gingivitis, or Gum Disease, is an inflammatory condition of the gums caused by bacteria in the mouth. It is initiated by the dental plaque that coats the teeth and gums. Some of the main...

Male Pattern Baldness

Male Pattern Baldness is a receding hairline in men, that follows a pattern of thinning and falling hair on the crown and temples. There are a few reasons for this type of hair loss,...

Central Serous Retinopathy

Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR), also referred to as Central Serous Choroidopathy, is a condition where there is fluid leakage in the eye beneath the retina. This fluid accumulates under the macula (which is the central part of the...

Essential Oils for Writer's Cramp

Writer’s cramp is a condition that is caused by spasms (or cramps) occurring in particular muscles of the hand, fingers and forearm. It usually occurs when the hand is over used. There is poor writing posture or pen-hold, which...

Flu and Cold Fighters

Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both caused by viral infections. Colds tend to have milder symptoms than the flu. Symptoms of a cold can include – sneezing, sore throat, runny nose and...

Anaemia – Natural Iron Builders

The most common type of anaemia is iron deficiency anaemia. This is a condition where low iron in the body causes a reduction in the number of red blood cells. Most people with this type of anaemia, will usually...

Sore Throat Soothers

Raspberry Vinegar This old traditional remedy needs to be prepared in advance. It is a mixture of slightly sweet and sour tastes, which will help to alleviate a sore throat. Raspberries are bursting with...