Health

Healthy people produce an average of 0.6 litres of saliva per day! Most of it is produced in the mid afternoon and only very little is produced at night (this may come as surprise to you, droolers). Sounds like a lot, but can you imagine what life would be like without it? In this article we picture a world without saliva and what consequences that would have to our enjoyment of life.

The plastic ingredient BPA is bad news for fish and its replacement may be equally bad news for humans.

Traditionally, all homeopathic discussions of Opium begin with warnings against its allopathic use because it masks the true homeopathic symptoms of the case. Hahnemann points out that Opium in its provings was the only remedy which did not produce a single painful reaction. In the 1960’s, a popular phrase was invented which describes very well […]

A new glass has been developed for use in windows to boost your mood.

Injuries are an ever-present possibility for someone undertaking a serious fitness program. Managing and preventing injuries are just as important as the exercise itself and, if you do it naturally, it can even be pleasant.

High levels of anxiety cause cellular changes that accelerate your aging process by years.

The study of martial arts holistically embraces mind, body and soul. Once students begin practising a martial-art discipline, it often becomes a way of life.

Cycling is marvellous all-round exercise and it is social, too, but you need to know not only how to look after your body as you get started but the right equipment that will get you on your way.

We are well into winter and many of us wishing for Spring. The season has taken its toll on our health sometimes via colds and flu, aches and pains and dry skin. Here are some tips to help you overcome these and carry you through to the new season.

A woman’s menstrual cycle has an impact on her behaviour and her patterns of consumption.

Keeping a food journal is one of three strategies shown to maximise weight loss.

In case of dental and oral complications, the effects of eating disorders are often irreversible. In simplest terms, the scars of eating disorders are most visible in a person’s smile. Today, eating disorders affect mostly young people and the incidence is growing. These young people are literally being robbed of their beautiful smiles! This post discusses some common dental signs and symptoms and possible dental treatment to prevent severe damage from active eating disorders.