Chances are that the mention of ‘urinary tract infection’ makes your eyes smart. Many of us – especially if you are a woman – will have had at least one UTI in our lives. This type of infection can be persistent once it has taken a hold, so it needs to be dealt with quickly …
When Judy woke up on the kitchen floor at age 26 after the first of numerous grand mal seizures, she found herself having to confront a very different future. It soon became clear that popping a few pills would not restore her old life. The initial treatment with various types of mainstream (or ‘allopathic’) medication …
With a rather quiet festive season being well and truly over and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you could be forgiven for feeling like breaking out of old habits and … becoming a new you? Reinventing who you are, and adding some spark to body and soul? A softer view of life The past …
Most of us have been there – you glide blissfully away as you go under, only to surface in what feels like an alien world. All disoriented and perhaps even a bit teary … But chin up. Big leaps forward in pharmaceutical research have meant a much better experience for the patient. What’s more, there …
Summer has arrived and it’s time to get your holiday kit together. Whether you’re staying at home or heading out on a road trip, stock up beforehand on some essentials for the hot, lazy summer hols. That way you can focus on what really matters during your downtime: having as much fun as you can …
Magnesium is essential to the human body for all sorts of reasons, but its main function as to act as a cofactor for enzymes. Simply put, it helps your body absorb other essential minerals, and especially calcium – which is crucial for bone health, among other things. It can also help regulate your blood pressure …
You are what you eat … and not just your body but your brain too! Have you ever had an upset tummy, and felt anxious and depressed at the same time? Well, certain digestive problems have one’s gut ‘[send] signals to the part of the brain that processes negative feelings’ (Enders, 2016, p. 107) – …
We all know the importance of ingesting protein every day. Without it, our bodies cannot repair themselves and we are left feeling listless and wanting energy. What makes collagen so important is that it makes up more than one-third of the protein in our bodies – much more than any other form of protein. It’s …
Obligatory disclaimer: before we kick off our list of natural ways to manage ear ailments, it’s important to consult your medical practitioner for expert advice should you experience any ear-related concerns. Supplements Did you know that five in six children will experience an ear infection by the age of three? More often than not it’s …
In the past, nutritional supplements were poorly absorbed by our bodies mainly because of the way our gastric system ‘attacks’ them by rapidly dissolving and excreting them. Most of the good stuff is simply destroyed long before it can be absorbed into our system and start working to protect and aid us at a cellular …
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