According to the UN, the number of adults suffering from hypertension has nearly doubled over the last 30 years – and almost half are unaware they are hypertensive. Read on for our advice on effective ways of lowering your blood pressure.
Need to follow a low-residue diet – either prior to surgery, or to relieve your digestive problems? Here’s a list of permitted and prohibited foods.
If you suffer from indigestion, heartburn, abdominal pain or flatulence, you may have gastritis. There are a number of options for relieving this condition ... as well as certain foods to avoid.
Getting up in the morning without dragging your heels might seem like a dream but it’s totally achievable. Here’s our advice for rediscovering a restful night’s sleep and starting the day on the right foot.
Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, often caused by a blood clot. Which foods can help prevent it and which should definitely be avoided by sufferers?
Keratin works silently and effectively to support key aspects of our appearance. But why exactly should you consider supplementing with it?
It’s not just diabetics or obese individuals who benefit from knowing which foods have a low glycaemic index. Discover which foods fall into this category.
Usually triggered by a virus or bacteria, gastroenteritis is inflammation of the digestive mucosa which causes diarrhea and vomiting. Discover what to eat to feel better when you’re suffering from this complaint.
The basic building blocks of proteins, amino acids are found in foods as well as in dietary supplements. Find out how to ensure you’re getting enough.
With 50% of women suffering at least one UTI over the course of their lifetime, there’s increasing interest in the potential benefits of probiotics for this complaint. Are they effective? Read on to find out how best to care for this aspect of intimate health.
Muscle pain, sciatica, tendonitis … Whether acute or chronic, inflammation can be very painful. Here are 10 tried-and-tested natural anti-inflammatories.
Used for thousands of years to preserve foods, lactic acid bacteria offer multiple health benefits. How can you make optimal use of them?
It’s been said that it cleanses and detoxifies the body, burns fat and suppresses the appetite … In short, it’s credited with many benefits, due in particular to its high content of powerful flavonoids called catechins. But can green tea really help you lose weight?
The immune system is the vital collection of defense mechanisms that ensure your survival. Discover how to boost and support it on a daily basis.
Oxidative stress surreptitiously inflicts terrible damage on our cells. Discover the best ways of protecting yourself from the onslaught of free radicals responsible for aging.
