Body

Reishi mushrooms have an ancient reputation as being an elixir of immortality and modern medicine is beginning to understand why.

Running shoes may cause problems for your body later in life.

Choosing cosmetics and skincare products that are safe can be tricky. Luckily, eco-beauty bloggers can help.

Olive oil may reduce Alzheimer’s risk due to one particular ingredient.

Avoiding workplace burnout protects your heart and your mind.

Two common hot drinks have been found to reduce your risk of experiencing a stroke.

The Asian vegetable “bitter melon” can help prevent pancreatic cancer.

Nutrition is important when it comes to caring for your hair. If you are colouring it, straightening it, perming it or using a hair dryer you also increase your chances of hair loss. From my experience, I have found, despite popular naturopathic belief that most hair loss comes from inside, that what we do on the outside affects hair loss even more. Air conditioning, chemicals in shampoos and hair products, hair dyes, gels, sprays etc. all take their toll. Yes, food and illnesses do affect hair loss but don’t blame it all on your ill health if you are using the above toxic substances.

Bitter compounds from foods can open up the airways in the lungs.

A US study has found that every item of supermarket food tested contained levels of plastic contaminants.

It’s important to understand the nature and causes of skin problems to be able to effectively address them with the right natural solutions.

Caring for your breasts in a holistic way can help you accept, note changes to and find comfort and pleasure in these amazing structures.