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Summer is the season in which we indulge in soaking up those wonderful sun’s rays of energy, which is important for bones, our blood cells and one’s immune system, along with that surge of vitamin D and a boost of our moods as we melt away the winter blues.

I have a daughter living overseas who suffers from recurring bouts of impetigo so I asked a naturopath for help. Let me explain why I did.

Over the centuries, people all over the world have added food ingredients from the land grown around them and mainly through trial and error, chosen a few items as natural libido boosters.

Most children start back at school full of energy and enthusiasm, eager to catch up with friends but after a few weeks their excitement wanes and their busy schedule means they are left breathless, tired and often waiting for the next round of holidays to begin.

Do we blame ourselves for any increase in blood pressure? High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition that is more prevalent in Western cultures, mainly from poor dietary habits. The cultures that are remote and follow their traditional diets have very little incidence of high blood pressure, even in advanced ageing.

We all look forward to a holiday, but sensible preparations make any adventure less stressful. If one is equipped for any adversity and that includes having a first aid kit on hand, then the holiday vacation can run more smoothly.

Arthritis and rheumatic health problems tend to increase in severity during the winter months often due to a decreased level of exercise, an increase in more dense rich foods and of course the added cold temperature.

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe. The skin over the first joint of the big toe is hot, shiny and red or purplish in colour.

Oregano (Originum vulgare L.) is a species of the mint family Lamiaceaa, as a woody perennial herb plant. The oil, oft called oil of oregano, is infused form the plant, especially used for fighting infections.