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The Extraordinary Bond: Nurturing the Connection Between Mother and Baby

The Extraordinary Bond: Nurturing the Connection Between Mother and Baby

The bond between a mother and her baby is an awe-inspiring phenomenon. It begins long before birth and continues to deepen in the precious moments after. The journey of motherhood...

Inflammation and Gout: Their causes and how to treat them

Inflammation and Gout: Their causes and how to treat them

Inflammation can be acute, which means it occurs suddenly and lasts for a short time, like when you twist your ankle. On the other hand, it can also be chronic, persisting for months or even years. Chronic inflammation is where things get tricky and can lead to various health issues. 

Picture this: you wake up one fine morning, and your big toe feels like it's on fire! That's gout: a form of arthritis that primarily affects the joints. Gout occurs when there's an excessive buildup of uric acid in your bloodstream, leading to the formation of sharp, needle-like crystals in your joints.

Optimal health starts with a healthy thyroid

Optimal health starts with a healthy thyroid

If you want to maintain optimal health, the best way to do that is by taking good care of your thyroid. A healthy thyroid plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, which is the process by which the body converts food into energy. A healthy metabolism is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, maintaining energy levels, and supporting overall health.

Creating a Perfectly Healthy Family: Understanding Fertility and Ovulation

Creating a Perfectly Healthy Family: Understanding Fertility and Ovulation

A woman can only get pregnant during the ‘fertile window’ in the menstrual cycle, and there are a few ways to work out when you’re ovulating. It's important to note that your chance of getting pregnant is dramatically increased if you have sex on the day of ovulation, or up to five days before that.

Anxiety taking over your life? Here's how to stay calm

Anxiety taking over your life? Here's how to stay calm

It’s that in-between time of year: between halfway and the end of it, when work deadlines and ‘final pushes’ are all you’re hearing about, and you just want it to be the Christmas holidays already. You may be feeling stressed, squeezed, and overwhelmed, and that's when anxiety and burnout can multiply, causing you to feel depressed and stressed. In this blog, we will unpack how to manage stress and anxiety for your peace of mind and your piece of mindfulness, for a happier, more balanced you.

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Breathe Easy: Your Body’s Cells and Oxygen

Everyone knows that we can't survive very long without oxygen, but do we know exactly why? Here are ten reasons why oxygen matters so much in the human body

Ironing out Anemia: It's All About Iron Levels in the Body

Ironing out Anemia: It's All About Iron Levels in the Body

If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron.

What do probiotics have to do with your immune system?......

What do probiotics have to do with your immune system?......

The answer: Everything!  Did you know? Probiotics are living microorganisms, and you already have some of them in your body. Others come from food, specifically fermented foods such as yogurt, for...

Boost Your Immune System and Stay Healthy This Winter!

Boost Your Immune System and Stay Healthy This Winter!

We all know that boosting our immune systems prevents us from getting sick. But how does it actually work, and what does the immune system actually consist of?

Endometriosis: What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?

Endometriosis: What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?

You may have heard of endometriosis, but not much is widely known about it. We’re here to change that. Endometriosis is a widely experienced but often misunderstood condition, which debilitates...

Do you suffer from abdominal pain when under stress? You may have an ulcer....

Do you suffer from abdominal pain when under stress? You may have an ulcer....

With the impacts of COVID-19, relentless lockdowns and economic pressure all around us, it's no wonder many of us are feeling unusually high stress levels during these uncertain times. But what happens if the pain in your abdomen you experience when you are overly stressed or anxious just won't go away? Well, you may have a stress-induced ulcer, and there are several causes and symptoms of this ailment.