Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of your skin cells. This condition can affect any part of the skin surface, but most commonly involves the elbows, knees, scalp, and sacrum (lower back). Other parts of the body include eyelids, ears, mouth, lips, hands, feet, and nails. People with psoriasis [...]
Ways to Stay Healthy & Focused during the Lockdown. Lockdown has been proving to be a difficult time for everyone around the world. Home Schooling can be a challenge and we all need a break now and then. We thought it would be a good idea to suggest some things other than Netflix, that [...]
We've put together some of the most important Hand Washing Facts & tips. With all of the the uncertainty around COVID-19, sometimes it's easy to lose sight of the simple things we can do to protect ourselves and those around us. We'll start with the easiest of them all, hand washing correctly and the [...]
So, what is Diabetes? The term ‘diabetes’ means excessive urination and the word ‘Mellitus’ means honey. Diabetes can be a lifelong condition and is caused by a lack of, or insufficiency of insulin. Insulin is the hormone that converts sugar, starches, and other foods into energy that your body needs to get through the [...]
Men's Health Through the Decades It is important to stay on top of men's health. Your body is going to change through your life, and by following simple steps you can live longer and enjoy your life for longer. Your body won't thank you in the long run, if you don't look after it. [...]
Sun Protection Let’s face it, the sun makes most people happy. It means more time outside, adventures and holidays with family and friends and of course, BBQ’s. But during the fun times we can sometimes forget how dangerous the sun can be. Sun protection is something that’s become more popular in recent years with [...]
What is Cold Water Immersion Therapy? Better known as “Ice Baths” or “Plunge Pools”, Cold Water Immersion Therapy is a process that involves immersing the body into ice cold water for a limited time. Cold water immersion activates the body’s natural healing powers that relieve the symptoms of many medical conditions. There is a [...]
Mental benefits of Exercise In this blog, We're going to discuss the Mental benefits of Exercise, while addressing the psychological benefits too. It doesn’t have to be strenuous. We all have a love hate relationship with Exercise don’t we? Phrases like “No Pain, No Gain” make us squirm and almost fear the gym! We [...]
Stress and Your Body Let’s face it, we can’t avoid stress no matter what we do in life. It’s part of overcoming obstacles and achieving our goals. But, when stress becomes unmanageable, it can compromise our health. The Brain When we are under stress, the hypothalamus signals the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary [...]
Our Guide to Staying Hydrated & The Importance of Water What is the importance of water? Our bodies are made up of roughly 60% water. All of our major organs rely are impacted by fluid balance. We need water to transport nutrients to our organs and cells. It carried toxins away, helps to regulate [...]
