Regular sex is good for your body and your mind. Painful sex, on the other hand, when the woman experiences pain around or in the vaginal or pelvic area during intercourse, is not normal or healthy and more often than not it is a symptom of another, underlying problem. Sex is a natural part of […]
The big male infertility secret…
The often neglected side of male infertility has hit the news this week as stories have been reporting on the importance of the reproductive health of the male partner in couples who are struggling to successfully conceive a child. Whilst, particularly in the case of older couples, failure to conceive can be automatically put down […]
The health benefits of drinking tea
A study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that tea is a healthier drink even compared to plain water. Tea seems to rehydrate the body as well as water but it also contains antioxidants, which are generally beneficial for our health as they help to control free radicals, which are linked to […]
How to avoid a Monday Morning Hangover
The fastest way to help the body recover from the effects of a hangover caused by alcohol, rich food and late nights, is to support your body’s detoxification process, restore your blood sugar balance and combat dehydration. A whole variety of foods and supplements are required to assist these processes, but Dr Marilyn Glenville discusses some of […]
Could stomach cramps be stress related?
I get stomach cramps just after lunch, but only when I’m at work – could this be stress-related? I think it is definitely stress related. When your body is under stress, the energy necessary for digestion is diverted elsewhere so your body can concentrate on saving your life. This means that your levels of stomach […]
Osteoporosis and weight gain can be symptoms of the menopause
Weight gain during the menopause During the menopause you may become aware that you are gaining weight especially around your middle. As your ovaries produce less oestrogen, your body tries to compensate by making you fatter. Fat around the middle manufactures oestrogen and so can offset the lower levels of oestrogen produced by the ovaries. […]
How can a daily supplement improve heart health?
We generate free radicals through the natural process of living and breathing but we also inhale, absorb and digest them as well. Free radicals come from environmental pollutants, radiation, pesticides, preservatives, cigarettes and car fumes. Free radical damage has been linked to premature ageing and many of the illnesses that are connected to us getting […]
Common age related problems
As we age we all become more vulnerable to certain health conditions but there are plenty of natural ways to prevent them so you can live your life to the full. Whatever your age the following natural well being plan will help you control some of the most common age related problems. Your 30s PMS […]
Nutrition and the menstrual cycle
Are there any dietary habits that could aggravate menstrual symptoms like pms, cramps etc? A staggering 150 symptoms are now believed to form part of PMS. Among the most common are mood swings and irritability, anxiety and tension, bloating and water retention, breast tenderness and swelling, acne, tiredness, weight gain, headaches or migraines, crying spells […]
The three most important health resolutions
What are the three most important health resolutions that every woman (aged between 25 and 45) should make and stick to? Why is each so important to women’s health? 1. Reduce or eliminate sugar and refined carbohydrates from the diet. Women need to know that sugar and refined carbohydrates that are broken down into sugar […]