Quite often the words “milk” and “calcium” become almost interchangeable, especially with regard to children but milk is not necessarily a good source of calcium for the body. In fact many believe that dairy products should not be taken at all once the body is weaned since no other animal takes milk after weaning its young. There are also other instances that dairy products may not be good for you such as if you have sinus problems or the body is forming calcium stones.

Hempseed oil has some significant health benefits.

Foods rich in flavonoids fight inflammation and reduce diabetes risk.

In face of a media obsessed with providing persistently negative news, how can you break the cycle and its effects?

A 25 year study has revealed five behaviours that reduce your risk of dementia.

Walking for exercise is easy, accessible and hugely beneficial. But to get the most from it you need to have a plan.

What does it mean to have a healthy body? An author once said that, “Health is merely the slowest way someone can die.” Is this how you look at your health and wellbeing? If it is, then what about those  individuals who have lost the enthusiasm needed to make a full contribution to their life […]

A handful of nuts each day can lead to a longer life.

Supporting and nurturing the body with wholesome, nourishing foods, and eating mindfully, will improve your health — and your yoga practice.

The supplement ribose has become popular with all sorts of athletes for its capacity to increase energy and overcome lactic acid build-up.

Nora Gedgaudas’ willingness to share all she discovered from her own lifelong battle with depression has led to rockstar-style fame.

Think of a toothache and many would empathise with the borrowed saying: “Pain, pain, go away! Please do not come back another day!” Pain motivates us to seek medical care yet non-painful health issues are often treated with less urgency — and sometimes the cause of pain is not easily recognisable. Let’s take diabetes, for example. […]