Health and Beauty

Wart Removal becomes a priority as they are both annoying and unsightly growths that are caused by a virus. This particular virus is called the human papilloma virus, HPV.  As a viral infection it can be passed by contact, this unfortunately adds another dimension to warts since they can be spread amongst people with whom you are physically close. They …

Research has shown that essential oils can help with menopause relief, and the other symptoms of  menopause. So lets define what essential oils are,  they are the active ingredients from plants and herbs that have been known to affects our body chemistry. Many have a long history and are easily available at sensible prices, they also last a long time …

What are the alternatives to coronavirus vaccinations if for some reason you are unable or unwilling to have one of the new vaccines? Whist the vaccination program has been a great success in the UK with 4 of the 9 most vulnerable groups already having received their first dose at mid February 2021 some people can’t receive that protection for …

Periods: Menstrual cycle shame 'hurts mental health'  BBC

Apple cider vinegar was almost certainly found by accident as fermenting sweet sugary apples can of course result in cider but often goes a different route depending on the yeast present and result in apple cider vinegar. As well as being used in cooking and other uses in the household such as cleaning it has been found to be a …

Sequined blouses, satin dresses and sparkly jewellery lined the rails of the fitting room as 24 first-time models waited anxiously to meet their catwalk attire. A total of 23 women and one man will take to the stage at Wales Millennium Centre as part of the Breast Cancer Care fashion show on March 5. The models, who range in age …

The importance of vitamin D in our diets has been highlighted by health experts in the past few months as they raised concerns about the growing incidence of vitamin D deficiency amongst the UK population. Despite the recent summer heatwave, our diets and the lack of year-round sunlight means the UK has been described by health professionals as being in …

There has been a lot of questions posed about protein shakes for diabetics. The main reason being that diabetes in both its types needs very careful monitoring. For background to protein shakes for diabetics see this article. The monitoring of the disease takes the form looking at how much blood sugar sticks to the oxygen carrying protein in blood, haemoglobin. Lowering …

This weekend will see organisations across the world come together in order to raise awareness of hepatitis. Although many people may not be familiar with the condition, it continues to affect millions of people around the world with millions more at risk of getting the disease. Although there are many forms of the condition, The name is a term used …

Whilst personal trainers promote protein shakes as part of a weight loss program, incredibly the market in the USA last year was worth $2.7 billion dollars. This article takes a look at the use of protein shakes and what to look out for.   What are protein shakes? Basically they are milk shakes with an added protein powder. Some can …