Health

Dr Karen Bridgman shares a very interesting case of a mostly unknown condition called ‘pica’ after the patient managed an ongoing craving to eat chalk.

Prebiotics are important to feed the probiotics that keep you healthy. When your gut is healthy you will have less inflammation and higher immunity.

There’s no doubt you’ve heard of intermittent fasting. A recent study highlights its positive effects on aging and cell rejuvenation.

Honey, honey. Not just an ingredient in desserts, this gift from nature offers a plethora of health benefits for your body’s largest organ — your skin.

A recent UK study has found that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have the equivalent effect on mental wellbeing as eight extra days of walking per month.

Meditation was once seen as a spiritual practice reserved solely for yogis but has now become widely recognised as something that can help to combat a variety of health concerns such as gut health health of your skin.

Are you a water baby? Do you love long showers, soothing swims, blissful baths? Hydrotherapy may be the healing stream to wash away your woes.

Studies show a relationship between vitamin D and blood sugar control, suggesting vitamin D increases insulin sensitivity and improves beta-cell function.

Is inflammation at the root of your illnesses? Discover natural ways to treat inflammation in your body and why it’s important to start now.

The mineral chromium is renowned for its role in sugar metabolism, but it also reduces inflammation, enhances immunity and supports sports performance.

Dr Karen Bridgman shares a case of Crohn’s, a condition that belongs to a group of autoimmune inflammatory bowel diseases. Take a look.

What is kefir? Dr Karen Bridgman explores kefir, a centuries-old fermented milk drink. Find out its many beneficial effects on your health.