Antibiotics are ineffective even when phlegm is discoloured.

Why is support so crucial? In today’s world we live very disconnected, individual lives. We don’t have much to do with our neighbours or communities as in past times and life can be very isolating. Women often find this when they have children when their families are not living near by and all of a sudden they are on their own. We are like a bunch of people all sharing the same area but with no direct contacts with each other. Making things more difficult is the way we tend to hide things from other people. We want to keep our mask on at all costs letting everyone know that we are just fine.

While fear can be a great motivator, if it isn’t managed well it can bring your life to a grinding halt. It’s possible to release yourself from many of your fears and to recognise the ones that can help to push you forward so you can achieve your goals

How worried should we be about the radiation leaks from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear reactors and are there ways to protect ourselves and our health?

The bacteria in your gut impact how you think and feel.

Some foods activate our metabolism, some foods slow us down, some nourish our kidneys, others our heart or liver. So when I come up with a new recipe I usually try and add as many ingredients that are closest to their natural form and that are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants and ultimately have a positive impact on our bodies.

Did you know that migraine is a physical illness and there can be a variety of causes making it hard to treat?

Air fresheners, diffusers, plug-in scents and oil burners may all lend your home a pleasign aroma, but some of these are doing damage to your health. Find out how to bring fragrance into your home safely.

Pregnant mothers who eat junk food may have babies who want the same.

Every parent wants to know what their baby is thinking and feeling. As a new means of communication, baby signing could be turning this desire into a delightful possibility.

Itching can be “caught” just by watching someone scratch an itch.

Thanks to Mad Man Entertainment I was lucky enough to attend an advanced screening of Biutiful, the Academy Award Nominated film starring Javier Bardem yesterday.