April 8, 2019
5 breakfast dishes from around the world
Tired of oats or yoghurt for breakfast every day? Let’s take a trip around the world to explore nutritious, tasty breakfast options to shake up your tastebuds.
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March 25, 2019
How your body turns food into energy
Growing up you may have heard about how certain foods are better for your health than others, some foods are considered “brain foods” and some provide you with energy. But, how does it work? Let’s break it down.
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March 24, 2019
Do you have a Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Are you in your golden years? Then it’s important to know that between 12 and 15% of people aged 65 and older have a Vitamin B12 deficiency – a risky problem that can have a major impact on your overall health and quality of life.
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March 24, 2019
Sauna: the hot new therapy for a healthy heart
Age is an uncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular heart disease, unlike risk factors like smoking, drinking alcohol and a lack of exercise. Now, new studies have shown that a sauna a few times a week could help stave off heart health problems in older people, even amongst those who are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Heat for heart health In a 15-year study of approximately 1 600 men and women aged between 53 and 74 in Finland, it was found that just 181 people succumbed to heart-related illnesses. The study concluded that the more saunas the individuals in the…
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March 20, 2019
How to keep worms out of your stomach
The thought of having a parasite crawling around in your body can be quite scary, but you're not alone; parasites are more common than you think.
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March 20, 2019
Home remedies for UTIs
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can occur in any part of the urinary tract. The kidneys, bladder, urethra and ureters could also be affected. Besides your doctor’s help and the use of antibiotics, there are home remedies you can try to further ease UTI symptoms.
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March 20, 2019
Home remedies for heart palpitations
Does your heart feel like it’s flip-flopping? Racing or fluttering? If so, it’s possible you could have heart palpitations. Heart palpitations are sensations that feel like your heart is beating really fast or pounding in your chest. Heart palpitations that are not caused by a medical condition are harmless and usually resolve on their own. Here are some home remedies to relieve the symptoms.
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March 20, 2019
Could you be suffering from SIBO?
SIBO refers to “small intestine bacterial overgrowth”. It is normal for bacteria to grow in certain parts of your gut and intestinal tract, but when these bacteria develop in the small intestine, symptoms appear.
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March 20, 2019
How to diagnose and treat syphilis
Do you have painless sores, blisters or ulcers on your penis, vagina, and anus, or inside your mouth or on the lips? You could have syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection is caused by a type of bacteria. Here's how to diagnose and treat it.
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March 20, 2019
How to know if you have haemochromatosis
Haemochromatosis is a disease where an excess of iron builds up in the body and ends up poisoning organs, including the liver, heart, and pancreas. Eventually, this can cause organ failure.
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