Phyto-nutrients are a broad range of micro-nutrients that are found in plants. They collectively play a critical role in plant health and protecting them against environmental stress. Have any of you ever observed a plant running away from a stress? Of course not, plants protect themselves against environmental threat e.g. bacteria or fungal invasion, temperature […]
Sadly, the news has been full of stories of stabbings across the country these past few weeks, as knife crime in the UK continues to rise. Catastrophic bleeding doesn’t only happen as a result of stab wounds though. It can happen any time, anywhere and can occur as a result of DIY injuries, accidents in […]
It is commonly thought that hay fever and tree pollen allergies are only a problem in late Spring or the summer months, when the sun is shining, and people are out and about in the great outdoors more. That is far from the case, however, so read on to find out what you need to […]
Dramatic drop in global measles cases: In 2016, an estimated 90 000 people died from measles – an 84% drop from more than 550 000 deaths in 2000 – according to a new report published by leading health organizations. This marks the first time global measles deaths have fallen below 100 000 per year. ‘Saving […]
Stress Awareness Month takes place every April and has since it first launched in 1992. Throughout this period of time, teams of experts aim to increase public awareness about stress. This includes highlighting the causes of stress, the negative effects stress can have on the mind and body, and how to relieve stress. Watch this short […]
It wasn’t that long ago that any mention of the vagina was considered taboo. Today, there have been plays extolling it, and national newspapers devote breathless pages to the subject, but there is still a squeamishness which surrounds female genitalia. It would be a great step forward if women themselves were better acquainted with female […]
The conventional therapeutic approach to dealing with a problem like depression is to wait for the problem to set in and then give you a drug to stop you feeling depressed. GPs often have less than 15 minutes for a single appointment so they just don’t have the time to ask a patient about the […]
Millions of adults are now turning to natural remedies and therapies to maintain a normal healthy lifestyle over medical alternatives. And rather than a doctor being a first port of call in times of trouble, 48 per cent prefer to find their own treatment while 21 per cent take up natural alternatives such as homeopathy, nutritional […]
With wintry conditions going on and on and no sign of abating, health-boosting soups can ward off the unseasonable chill. It’s no wonder why our immune systems may be flagging. Easter holidays travel chaos has also meant high stress levels for people en route to holiday destinations and get togethers with friends and families. Stress […]
Should you go for a Gore-Tex nose job? When American entrepreneur Bob Gore created Expanded Polytetrafluoroetylene, or ‘ePTFE’ for short, in the 1960s, it proved revolutionary for all sorts of reasons. The material – Gore-Tex – is perhaps most famous for being used in outdoor jackets and trousers, thanks to properties that make it both […]