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Daily Aspirin Use

Daily Aspirin Use

Daily use of Aspirin® has been linked with pancreatic cancer. Aspirin has been described as the drug of the millennium, but is it? A recent report on Harvard University’s ongoing study of 88, 000 nurses has revealed that those who took two or more aspirins a week for 20 years or more had a 58 per cent higher risk of pancreatic cancer.

Life after a Hip Replacement

Life after a Hip Replacement

Nelson woman, Maureen McKain is living proof that surgical intervention combined with natural therapies and a positive attitude blend well together.

Berry Good

Berry Good

A whole range of berries, once seasonal, are now more readily available throughout the whole year. Of course, the fresher the fruit one eats is better, but other options to eating fresh fruit are items like berry juice, frozen berries and concentrated berry jams and syrups.

Sunburn

Sunburn

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.

Impetigo Skin Condition

Impetigo Skin Condition

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.

In the Mood Foods

In the Mood Foods

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.

Back to School Solutions

Back to School Solutions

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.

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure

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.

Homeopathy Tips for Holiday Dilemmas

Homeopathy Tips for Holiday Dilemmas

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.