Hysterectomy Surgery: What to Expect (With Tips for Recovery)

Hysterectomy surgery: it sounds serious and you’d be lying if you said you were not worried. After all, the removal of all or part of your reproductive organs is not something that anyone takes lightly and hysterectomy surgery is considered a major surgery. But if you are suffering from a painful condition or you have … Read more

Early Menopause: What You Should Know (and get better sleep)

Early menopause occurs when hormonal changes in a woman’s body bring an end to her regular menstrual cycle. When her hormones no longer support a normal cycle, her periods become irregular or absent. She may also experience uncomfortable symptoms.   This condition affects each woman differently and the severity of her symptoms may vary. If … Read more

How to Relieve Lower Back Pain: The Ultimate Guide (With Exercises)

There it is again. Lower back pain. You twist and turn, trying to get comfortable. Sleep is impossible, so you get up and walk around while you rub it. You try sleeping in every conceivable position. When desperation sets in, you even try weird yoga poses that make you look like a squashed pretzel. Your family … Read more

Why Am I Feeling Flat?

Why am I feeling flat? What is making me feel blue? If you’re like most of us, there will be times in your life that you just don’t feel as bright as you usually do. You are not your usual self, and chances are, you don’t know why. You might feel unwilling to bounce out … Read more

Is Beetroot Good For Diabetes?

If you have received a diagnosis of diabetes, you may be wondering what you can do to help your condition. If you are thinking of adding more raw foods to your diet, beetroot is an excellent choice. Low in fat and packed with vitamins, beetroot is rich in antioxidants and experts agree that everyone can … Read more

Heal Pituitary Gland Dysfunction Naturally

If you have been diagnosed with a disease resulting from pituitary gland dysfunction, you might have wondered if there is anything you can do to heal your pituitary gland naturally. The answer is yes! Pituitary Gland Function Without getting too technical, the pituitary gland is responsible for a large number of functions in the body. … Read more

Purple Power: Food That Packs A Punch

There are few things that are visually more appealing than a fresh purple plum or a bowl of blueberries picked straight off the bush. They exude purple power and mouthwatering goodness. But their ability to fight disease has become even more impressive, and with good reason.   Purple Power: Pigments That Fight Disease   Purple … Read more

Dirty Work: Why Gardening Makes You Healthier

Ever since we began to understand microorganisms, scientists and doctors have largely regarded microbial life as something to be feared and exterminated. Antibiotics were one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century – and to be fair, they did save a lot of lives. In fact, they were so successful that they are … Read more

Grapes: Delicious Good Health

  As the summer season ends and the leaves start to turn into their autumn hues, grape lovers get excited. Crisp evenings. Red leaves on tree and vine. Wood smoke from that first fire of the season. Feeling cozy inside as the night flirts with frost. And grapes. Great big bunches of them hanging heavy … Read more

Is Fungus Making You Sick?

Is fungus making you sick? Do you suffer from digestive disorders such as bloating and cramps? Unstable moods? Allergies? Low energy levels? Thrush? Altered bowel function – ie constipation or diarrhoea? Do you have frequent urinary tract infections? Ladies, do you have menstrual problems? If you can answer yes to many of these questions, it … Read more