Traveling is supposed to be fun. But sometimes being away from home and traveling in a new environment can put extra pressure on our bowels, causing some of us to get constipation . This is both distressing and uncomfortable, and the last thing we want on our holiday. Luckily, there are some preventative measures we can take to minimise the ... Read More »
A journey on a bicycle is an amazing experience. Not only is it an eco-friendly way to travel, it’s a true test of your willpower. Once you venture out, you are completely self-sufficient, an exciting concept that can easily tour sour if you are unprepared. Unpredictable changes in the weather, a tear in your tyre and a wrong turn in ... Read More »
Rehabilitation gives former drug abusers a fresh start in life. Non 12-step Rehab programs offer medical detox and holistic methods of rehabilitation that allow people to feel completely clean after their treatments and be able to easily settle back into everyday life after rehab. It is important to remember that no matter how good you feel, just because you are clean doesn’t mean ... Read More »
How many times are we told that the best time to get in shape is in time for the summer or right after Christmas? Well, in reality there is never a better time to get in shape than right now! Whether you want to simply tone up a little, or you are looking to lose those few pounds that you ... Read More »
For some people, the problem of isolation in later life can become a serious obstacle that needs to be overcome. They may live in a rural setting where the bus service has proved uneconomic. They may have opted for the countryside and rural life in later years and have now found themselves trapped without personal transport. Couples may have had ... Read More »
Picture from Flickr A few days ago Google sent out a press release detailing its latest project that will see the internet giant moving into the healthcare industry. To be honest, I did a double take when I saw the press release and wondered if it was some sort of joke, but over the last day or two I’ve been ... Read More »
At the thought of a spring clean, many people will grimace when thinking about cleaning the toilet, cleaning out the gutters, unblocking drains or removing mould from the bathroom ceiling. Unfortunately, cleaning is a necessary part of life. It is one of those things that just has to be done. Whether you leave it and leave it until it gets ... Read More »
Any number of successful people will tell you that they put part of their success down to being an early riser. Many people argue that early in the morning is the best time of the day as it’s quiet and serene and is a great time to get things done. If you have a busy lifestyle and find it difficult ... Read More »
Scientists have calculated that adult human beings need between 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Most achieve just 6.5 hours. Due to our hectic lifestyles, we are becoming an increasingly sleep-deprived nation, which can lead to a wide range of physical and mental conditions. Read More »
Preventative medicine means taking steps that help you avoid illness proactively. Preventative medicine is far more favourable than a reactive approach (curing or treating symptoms once illness has already begun) so everybody should be taking preventative steps for their own health and wellbeing before they have to endure any illness. Read More »
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