Drinks high in fructose can increase your chances of developing gout.

A new study has pinpointed how chocolate lowers blood pressure.

Some friends of the Dark Mistress referred to the disappearance of one of their midst form FaceBook as suicide, and her eventual return as resurrection. This got the Dark Mistress thinking… In the future nobody will visit a website for health or any other information – they will just get content feeds through FaceBook. Nobody […]

Knowing your flirtation style can help in the dating game.

It might seem reductive but the Dark Mistress is a measurement kind of gal. There is satisfaction in the plotting of progress… The physical stuff like weight-loss is SO EASY to measure. To lose 10Kg and 6cms off the waistline you have to DO STUFF… ok I get that. But sustainability is another matter… Here’s […]

Before we get into today’s business, I should take a moment to explain my purpose in this blog. The name of the blog is a dead giveaway really…here we look at the world through the prism of a glass turnip; we see the world as it really is. We take on environmental and social issues […]

Do you suffer from lacklustre skin, dry hair or brittle nails? You could be suffering from acidosis.

The digestive system is the key to healthy and radiant looking skin.

Need to get rid of unwanted blemishes, tired and puffy eyes or a hangover? Simple remedies are available and they can be found in your kitchen.

Skin problems can be a thing of the past with nanoparticle technology being the latest buzz in skincare.

Feel like eating some chocolate? Many people do not realise that some sugars have negative effects on the body and skin.

Like any part of the human body, breasts need to be looked after to ensure their good health and appearance.