You probably already know that exercise is incredibly important for your physical and mental health, but taking part in regular physical activity is much easier said than done. It’s challenging to find the time to exercise between work, family time, hobbies, and other areas of life. If you’re too ...

Bees are important as they pollinate an estimated third of the food we consume each day. Of the thousands of species of bees, only the Apis mellifera (honey bee) has the ability to produce honey. Apitherapy is a branch of alternative medicine that uses bee products and is becoming more popular in ...

Acne is a skin condition that is characterized by patches and spots that generally appear on the face, neck, shoulders, and back. It is a common condition among teenagers, but it can attack adults as well. The condition occurs when your skin pores are blocked by bacteria, dead skin cells, hair, and ...

If you’ve gone slightly overboard, the hangover the next day can make you question whether it was worth it at all! But rest assured, the headaches and nausea can be alleviated simply by the food choices you make during the day. These 5 foods can help you ease a hangover, or avoid one altogether, 5 ...

As mentioned in previous posts, food is the quick-guide tour to the 'taste' and culture of a country. Spanish desserts, aside from being utterly delicious, also represent folk stories behind Spanish cities , with each city having its own special heritage and 'speciality' flavourings. If you've got ...

With the recent launch of the government obesity strategy, it follows that we should all be more mindful about the foods we’re consuming. One particular issue is our sugar intake, as these often exceed the recommended daily allowance. Adults should be aiming to consume less than 90g of sugar daily, ...

For most of us, a hangover is just the price you pay for a night of drinking but there's no need to let a heavy night write off the next day entirely. A hangover is a collection of symptoms including nausea and fatigue caused by a recent bout of heavy drinking. As a diuretic, alcohol increases the ...

The overconsumption of processed sugar and carbohydrate intake make us look today at alternatives to sugar. Alternatives still have sugar but they are easier for your body to process. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently dropped the recommended daily allowance of sugar from 10% to 5%. ...

Every year in the UK, each adult will get between 2 and 4 colds. Although getting enough sleep and exercising can all help combat the common cold, it’s important to be eating the right foods, high in certain nutrients to help your immune system fight against the virus. Immunise yourself with our ...

It's true that proper nourishment is the key to good skin, especially in the depths of winter as cold air tends to strip away essential moisture and nutrients. Dry skin can make you look dull and old so it is absolutely essential to provide your skin hydration so that it looks healthy. But it's not ...