Prickly heat, as its name suggests, is a very itchy red skin rash, causing a prickling or burning feeling and occurs in people who are particularly sensitive to the sun. It is a common condition and may occur when you sweat a lot in hot or humid weather. Dead skin cells and bacteria block the … Read more
Bites and stings are very common in the Summer and can be from a variety of insects including midges, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas, lice and ants. Some people react more to bites and stings than others and in some instances the area can swell up considerably, to keep them away from your home is better for … Read more
When summer comes and the temperatures go up it is more important than ever to drink WATER…..not juice or squash, not tea or coffee but WATER. The human body is 70% water. It makes up 75% volume of our muscles and heart, 83% of our brain and kidneys, 86% of our lungs and 95% of … Read more
Having suffered back pain for 3 years, scans, x-rays, and other tests not showing any real reason for it, I understand the frustration so many people feel when they are in pain. It is exhausting and very debilitating. I had every treatment available for my back pain including non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, which kept the … Read more
According to Jim Healthy a health writer and researcher, there are certain foods that can help with relieving the pain of arthritis. If you suffer from arthritis, you’ve certainly heard all about the latest wonder drugs and surgical procedures that can be used to ‘cure’ you. However we all know that the medical industry will … Read more
A new study has discovered that nutritional supplements that contain vitamin D could help fight Crohn’s disease, a chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers from McGill University found a link that ties vitamin D to Crohn’s disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. It found that people who … Read more
Stress and emotional turmoil are well-known for playing havoc with our digestive systems. LEARNING TO RELAX is an excellent way to keep our stress levels down and improve digestion. It is always a good idea to take a few minutes to relax, either by deep breathing or just sitting quietly before a meal and not … Read more
It is estimated that between five and eight million people in the UK suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Can Hypnotherapy help IBS? Laboratory tests have shown that under hypnosis, gut sensitivity is reduced and this may alleviate IBS symptoms. Prof. Peter Whorwell, who runs one of the few NHS clinics offering hypnotherapy to IBS … Read more
If you have a problem with your digestive health, you may be making the problem worse through the way you are dealing with life’s problems or the way you think about yourself. Is there something in your life that’s troubling you; that you need to let go of? Do you have unresolved issues with people … Read more
More than any other system in the human body, the digestive system makes us aware when all is functioning well, but it can also inform us when things are not functioning correctly. Reflexology, Massage, Energy Healing, Yoga, and Meditation with the use of throat chakra crystal can help with a number of digestive problems such … Read more