Curiosities

Daily use of panty liners for hygiene reasons has become more common for women. They may keep underwear fresh and dry, but do they do more harm than good? Even though they make you feel cleaner and more confident, what’s the real story…

If you have problems sleeping it can affect your whole life. It is very frustrating to not be able to sleep easily at night and the problem can go on for years. Sadly, insomnia is a very common disorder these days and…

Could you eat your way out of chronic pain? Possibly, yes. As we age, many of us may have to…

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your health, but it is highly addictive. To quit smoking, you need a lot of willpower and determination. You may require the help of a professional or a doctor to…

Your tongue is a part of the body that can give us signs about the general state of your health. When you are in good health, your tongue will look reddish, be all the same colour and have a hydrated…

In this condition, the nail grows in such a way that it cuts into one or both sides of the nail bed. Ingrown toenails develop for many reasons. In some cases, this condition is congenital, running in families. People with…

For many people, hair is considered as an important part of their identity, beauty and overall appearance. That’s why some…

Olive oil is a totally natural product. You probably already know that’s it’s an ingredient in many foods – especially those of Mediterranean origin. It is the base for most salad dressings and is used as a dip for breads with…

Just like the rest of your body, your brain needs the highest quality nutrition to work well. Preventing Alzheimer’s (AD)…

Cataracts involve a clouding of the eye lens. We may have a relative who has had cataract surgery, but what…

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘superfoods’ being using, and if you are making a list of the most super, celery should definitely be on there! Celery is part of the same family as parsley and fennel. It is a popular…

Contrary to popular belief, happiness is not caused by those around us. External events can have a temporary effect on our mod but true happiness comes from within. We are in control of our own happiness. Here are the top…

Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that affects people when they are sleeping. People with this issue experience “apnea”, which are breaks in the breathing cycle. These can last up to several minutes and occur at least 5 times an hour. We…

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease affecting the brain. It mainly occurs in older people and can cause great distress and upset to the sufferer themselves and their friends and family. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease but…

Every woman needs to be breast aware. This means monitoring your breasts for any changes in appearance or sensation. If your breasts have started to burn or hurt it does not necessarily indicate anything sinister but it is best to…

If we could somehow completely eliminate all the drinks that cause the maximum weight gain from our daily diets, we…

Over the last two decades there have many reports in the media of health issues associated with the use of…

Do you need to gain weight in a natural way? Many people need to increase their weight due to a doctor’s suggestion or because they feel more comfortable when they’re a little heavier. This article looks at natural ways for gaining weight…

Many studies have shown that Alzheimer’s disease can be fought before it appears. It is possible to prevent Alzheimer’s developing by healthy eating and daily activities. Find out more in the following article.

Most people just can’t get enough sugar! This sweet, little crystalline substance shows up in all types of foods that…