Probiotics: The Ins and outs

Probiotics: The Ins and outs

The What? Probiotics are defined as living non-pathogenic microorganisms that contribute to the microbiome of the body. These micro-organism have a mutually beneficial relationship in the digestive tract as well as other parts of the human body. The most common...
Energy & Sleep

Energy & Sleep

5 ways to regain your ENERGY Even though we are only 4 months into the year, many of us are already starting to feel tired, overwhelmed and stressed.  If you are feeling low on energy there are a few things that can help you to regain your energy! Get Quality sleep –...
DRY SKIN AND ECZEMA

DRY SKIN AND ECZEMA

Many of us experience dry skin in the winter months. This is easily treated with emollient creams to restore the moisture balance in the skin. However, for a person with eczema, dry skin is one of the stages of a vicious cycle that alternates between flares and...
MEDICATION – BEWARE!

MEDICATION – BEWARE!

  An Article by Hylton Mallach (Mr. M) We have only one body and it is our responsibility to take care of it and never delegate responsibility to anybody else. An exception to this is those you have chosen to trust, such as your health professional – it is then...
COUGHS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

COUGHS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

MOST COUGHS ORIGINATE IN THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, THAT IS THE LUNGS, NASAL PASSAGES, SINUSES, ALSO THE THROAT AND THE BRAIN. The lungs are branched organs (like an upside down tree), with spongy bubbles at the end of the branches – called alveoli (in place of leaves)....

Incontinence

PERSONAL PRODUCTS: People are naturally embarrassed when having to purchase personal products, especially when it is for their own use.  These include sanitary towels, catheters, incontinent products for urinary and faecal use, Vacuret and condoms etc. For these...