Your hair says a lot about your general health. If it’s lacklustre, weak or even falling out, don’t fret. You can prevent hair loss with the right foods. Omega 3s, nutritional yeast and antioxidants – along with a host of other ordinary edibles –…
A kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illness caused by bacteria travelling from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys. It’s more serious than cystitis, which is a common infection of the bladder that makes urinating painful. If treated promptly,…
Apple cider vinegar is versatile and inexpensive. It’s a wonderful health tonic, as you’ll see in this article!
Warts are not only unattractive, but are also extremely bothersome, and can develop into clusters if not treated properly. The most common types of warts are caused by the human papillomavirus and are part of the HPV family. There are…
Growing up with a mouth full of braces, wearing thick-rimmed glasses and having a face full of acne. Sound familiar? This might have been a stage in our life we would rather forget. We all remember our awkward days, but…
If you’re on your feet all day, you may have noticed pain and swelling in your legs. Once aware of them, you may want to treat varicose veins – and fast! Rid yourself of this unsightly condition. You can do so naturally, without resorting to…
Irregular bowel movements are common for many people. Sometimes pain and straining becomes the norm. Here are some constipation-busting foods you can use as an effective alternative to chemical solutions.
Age spots are flat, brown, grey or black spots on the skin. They usually appear in places that have been exposed to the sun. People also call them liver spots, solar lentigines, sun spots, and senile lentigines. Strange, but true.…
We all need cleaning products. But commercial cleaning products are expensive and many are highly polluting to the environment. The chemicals in shop-bought cleaning products can also be harmful to our health. An alternative to buying commercial cleaning products is…
Losing your voice is not fun. Not only is it aggravating, but losing your voice can impede your ability to accomplish everyday tasks in life. You don’t realise how important your voice is until it’s gone and you are literally…
When your diet is unhealthy, it badly affects your body – especially your circulatory system. The good news? The right foods will give you clean arteries. The reason that this is so important is because sluggish circulation can lead to…
Varicose veins are veins that have become swollen and enlarged. They appear blue or dark purple in colour and occur most often on the legs. People can get upset about them being lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance and they…
Though more commonly found on toenails, fungus can also affect your hands. Unsightly as it might be, you must treat it immediately to maintain good health. If your nails look yellow, green or brown, have a look at these simple home remedies and get the problem sorted…
Heartburn is more common every day – and more people suffer from it, due to stress, bad diet and anxiety. Must we suffer in silence because “everyone else does”? Here, we introduce you to a few home remedies for heart…
Tea, vinegar and maple syrup are amongst the most recommended natural remedies due to their health benefits. Together, they create a purifying infusion. As you can imagine, combining these three ingredients makes a spectacularly healthy drink.