Have you noticed your immune system has gotten weaker? Are you not feeling yourself lately? Your immune system could need a boost! Overall, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. However sometimes, it fails. A germ can successfully evade your body’s defences and make you sick. However, not to […]
Muscle fatigue can affect everyone, when you begin exercising your muscles may feel strong and resilient, but over time and repeated movements your muscles may begin to feel weakened. This is referred to as muscle fatigue. While exercise of any type can cause this, such as weights, cardio, even a good walk, this can be […]
As September is here, that means normality has begun to set in after a busy summer! With kids back to school and the darker nights slowly but surely creeping in, we are spending more time in doors and around other people. This increases the likelihood of catching infections such as the common cold. The common […]
Is there any better feeling than that refreshed feeling after a good night’s sleep? Not only does a good night’s sleep leave you feeling energised and ready for whatever the day may throw at you, but it can also benefit your overall health and wellbeing! Science has shown people who get less than 6 to […]
After an unusually active few days, whether you were exercising, tending your garden or playing with your kids, you may notice that your joints are much sorer than usual. So much so that your prescribed medication is not having the desired effect. In this scenario, many people are reluctant to take more medication and often […]
When you think of building muscles, vegetables are probably the last food group that comes to mind. A thick grass-fed steak, a couple of free-range eggs or even a whey protein shake … these are the types of foods that truly build muscles, right? Yes, they certainly do … but they’re not the only ones. And if […]
Vinegar has been in use since ancient times as a health remedy, cleaning agent and for many other purposes from household to science. Hippocrates (460-377 BC), the revered ancient father of medicine after whom the Hippocratic Oath was named, prescribed it for curing pleurisy, fever, ulcers, and constipation. [1] It was utilized throughout history in other societies as well; […]
Epsom salt is a popular treatment used for muscle soreness and other bodily aches and pains. According to the Epsom Salt Council, Epsom salt isn’t just folklore anymore as numerous studies show that Epsom salt is an effective over-the-counter remedy for treating a variety of conditions. Although Epsom salt is well-known for treating sore muscles, […]
Nettles are a free, wild, super-healthy food that is abundant at the moment. To go foraging is really rewarding and great fun for the whole family to do. Bring a pair of siccors/secatars, gloves and a bag for your harvest. Choose a location that is not close to heavy traffic/road and on land that has […]
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis, the most common forms being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The most common complaints include pain due to inflammation, stiff movement and fatigue. There is a very important piece to arthritis […]
Medical herbalist Margaret Noonanusingherbs to get to the root of the problem Herbal medicine has been used for thou-sands of years and yet most people still only use it as a last resort when everything else has failed. This is a mindset which medi-cal herbalist, Margaret Noonan is hoping to change with her new practice […]
