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Burdock Root May Be Helpful in Ulcerative Colitis
Animal Study Shows Promise for Ulcerative Colitis Sufferers Some promising research in relation to burdock root and ulcerative colitis. This is an animal study where mice were fed 100mg/kg of Arctium lappa (Burdock) powder. The burdock root was fed to mice...
A Quick Breathing Exercise to Reduce Stress
Feeling Stressed? Focus on your Breath Focusing on our breathing when we are feel tense, anxious or stressed can help us to feel calm. In this video, clinical psychologist, Dr Farrell, shares a quick and discrete breathing exercise. Enjoy! How Breathing Can Aid...
My Top 3 Stress Busting Apps
November is National Stress Awareness Month. The Mental Health Organisation says as many as 12 million people will see their GP about stress each year. These are my top 3 stress busting apps. I'm not an affiliate of these apps, I just use them 🙂 Stress...
Introduction to Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) RA is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. An autoimmune disease is one where your immune system, which usually fights infections, becomes confused. It mistakes aspects of you for an external...
Do You Know the 3 Key Symptoms of a Chest Infection?
Colds and flu are common in winter. With a little bit of tlc, your body generally fixes things all by itself. Well done to your body! However, a chest infection, especially one that never quite gets better is a little more serious and needs to be checked out by...
How to Improve Your Bone Density
People with Osteoporosis Have Reduced Bone Density People with osteoporosis have reduced bone density. This means the bones are more fragile and therefore, more easily broken. Older people and women who have been through the menopause are more...
Top 3 Home Remedies to Banish Colds and Flu
Getting a cold or even flu is inevitable. It's nature's way of giving your immune system a workout. But did you know there are healthy foods in your cupboard that you can reach for at the first sign of cold? Here are my top 3 favourite cold and flu...
Using Hydrotherapy for Inflammatory Conditions
Hydrotherapy, referred to as the 'Water Cure' in the 1800s, is the use of water to maintain health. One method of hydrotherapy is the provision of contrast (i.e. applying hot then cold water to the area) to increase blood flow to and through the area. Some...
Natural Remedies to give your Immune System a Boost
Viruses, such as the common cold virus, can only thrive when the environment within the body is “right”, in other words, when the immune system is weakened. The body’s natural defense system-the immune system-may be weakened by a number of factors including stress,...
Got a Cold? Reach for your Herbal Helpers
Infections of any kind occur when the body’s defence system is weakened; read on to discover the herbs for colds that can help to strengthen your body and help fight off infection. Herbs for colds and the immune system When treating your cold, naturally or otherwise,...
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