Health and wellness tips on how to cope with physical and mental health issues and maintain a balance of the mind and body to feel healthy and happy.
Did you know that your legs, your feet and hands have thousands of nerve endings in them? And each one can be used to stimulate your whole body? Foot reflexology is an alternative healing method that has been used for centuries to help with problems disassociated from your feet. Foot reflexology is simple and effective for a lot of people, and all it…
When you get very ill, maybe with the flu or an infection, you may get to the point where you feel you have run out of options and have to head to your local doctor for an expected prescription of a week-long course of antibiotics. Well, these days you may find your doctor refuses to give them to you. Medically, we are now…
Kids lately never spend time in nature. We all know what the tech evolution has done to our children in terms of physical activity. Long gone are the days when children took their play out of the house, given that these days it is common to find many watching TV and playing video games in laptops, gaming machines among others. Now, while tech advancements are…
Diabetes is a disease that causes a malfunction in the production of insulin from the pancreas, which is a very important hormone for balancing blood sugar in your body. What if I told you that harmine, an ingredient found in Ayahuasca, could help treat this condition? Recent studies show some pretty interesting results. It is a well-known fact that diabetes affects millions of…
Does your back stiffen while you bend? Or have you been experiencing intense pain in your shoulders and neck? If your answer is a yes, then it is the time you pay close attention to your posture. Sitting for long hours in front of the posture coupled with a sedentary lifestyle can lead to slouching and with time, you will be having a…
It’s that time of the year where you will find yourself fighting bug bites and naturally, you will be on the hunt for solutions. Why not make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients such as yarrow? The most conventional sprays that many of us go for has a chemical known as DEET - which has been found to have adverse health effects…
What is Zinc and where is it found? Zinc is really important to the human body because it is found in every tissue. It is used in cell division and is a really good antioxidant, which can help to prevent cancer. Zinc is also involved with our hormones and maintaining certain levels. A Zinc deficiency may offer an explanation as to why you may…
If spices were celebrities, then black pepper and turmeric would be Brangelina. These two spices are fantastic on their own for your body and general health, but they are also brilliant when you combine them. Black pepper comes from the pepper plant, which is found in hot and humid countries. The plants take three to four years to flower, berries then develop which…