All human cultures have music and music ,of course soothes the savage beast. We also know that music has an effect on our mood. This infographic looks at the health effects of listening to jazz music. I suspect that listening to any music you enjoy will do you good....
We all know that fish is good for us. It has omega three fatty acids, lean protein and minerals. Many people are unsure on how to prepare fish. Here is a video with some great ideas. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr-H4Fvrva8[/youtube]
It is winter in the southern hemisphere. Whilst viruses are present in the environment all year round more cases are seen in winter. Some people rarely get viral illnesses and others are frequently sick. Equal exposure to viruses does not mean equal numbers or...
Being able to reach and easily maintain a healthy weight is a goal for many of us. But at what cost do we try to achieve our goal? Being “well” means different things to different people but generally we consider ourselves to be well when we are balanced:...
In all the arguments about budgets each year, two questions never get asked. The first is how much of the money we spend on “health” actually benefits people. The second is how much harm is done in the name of “health.” Last week I wrote an opinion piece on this topic...
There is a lot I could teach my voluptuous black cat – Pash – about health. How important it is to exercise, and why an occasion sabbatical from our comfortable couch to stretch her short legs and go for an even brief walk could make the world of difference to...
The United States of America is addicted to narcotics. I do not mean the millions of individuals who are hooked. I mean the whole nation is agitating for the stuff. I also do not mean the junk that slips into our nation in coffee cans or across midnight borders. I...
Once you have decided that you want to start a family, it is natural that you develop a new mindset. You will find that you become acutely aware of your cycle, and begin to contemplate the impacts that having a baby will have on all aspects of your life. You may also...
It’s often one of those forgotten elements of our daily lives, sleep. Yet, like food and water, we all need sleep to survive. The questions for many people are: what’s the quality like and how much are you getting? This is where the parallel with food and water...
Our digestive system is the most important system in our bodies. We don’t tend to realize the importance of proper digestion until we begin experiencing problems. When it’s working properly, it takes the food we consume and produces all the ingredients our bodies need...
