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Health & Fitness > Surgery Post-surgery: Tips on recovering at home: 1 of 13
If you were able to prepare sensibly before your surgery occurred, recovery at home should be a gradual but not difficult process. The recovery period itself will be determined by the type of surgery and how invasive it was; a small local anaesthetic as a day-patient should really only take a few hours to get over if you are ... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Guide to effective arthritis treatment: 1 of 9
Many people are diagnosed as suffering from arthritis, but not everyone understands that there are actually 2 types: Rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Both have very distinct symptoms and require different treatments. It is possible to have both conditions at the same time. Symptoms for rheumatoid arthritis can inclu... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer How to cope with cancer: 7 of 26

I am not a person generally given to hate anyone. Ask me on any normal day and I will tell you that hatred is a wasted emotion and that there are far better ways to channel that feeling into something positive. However, even on a good day, I hate cancer. Thankfully, I have not had cancer myself, although I should probably ad... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Do-it-yourself baby food: 6 of 19
In recent years, mothers have begun to question the ingredients and processes surrounding baby food in jars and cans, and there is now a large movement of women who prepare their own baby food regularly. Unlike adults, babies are completely reliant on others to supply a balanced and nutritional diet so for anyone with concern... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Geranium essential oil and its uses: 1 of 3
For those outside herbal and horticultural circles, the name Geranium is often used to describe two very different plants. Geranium is the proper name for a genus of woodland plants common throughout the northern hemisphere, with cultivars that are popular in gardens for their bushy nature and ease of growth. Geranium essenti... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) What is reflexology: 3 of 8
Reflexology is essentially the massage technique of applying pressure to different parts of the feet and lower legs, hands,or head with the intention of stimulating blood flow around the body and improving the function of other organs. It can be combined with essential oil use (aromatherapy). It is not a means to heal the bod... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to live a low-sodium lifestyle: 7 of 18
There are several reasons why you should consider a low-sodium diet, not least if you have high blood pressure. A high salt intake may not necessarily cause high blood pressure, but an existing hypertension state is exacerbated by a high salt intake. Other health implications are greater retention of water in your body, which... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Tips for preventing foodborne illness: 9 of 20
When we eat out at a restaurant or fast food outlet, we expect the kitchens to have been inspected and authorised for the preparation of food for human consumption. Why is it then that so many people do not follow even the most basic food hygiene rules when preparing meals in their own home kitchens? Becoming ill after eating... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) What is aromatherapy?: 9 of 18
Aromatherapy is the practice of using different scents to effect a person's mood and sense of well being. Usually, the scents are derived from essential oils extracted from plants. However, the same principles can apply to the use of fresh coffee or baking bread by real estate sellers to encourage potential buyers to feel at ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) The history of the mandrake plant: 1 of 2
The history of the mandrake plant is well documented, with examples found in many old and ancient texts. Mandrake is the common name for the Mandragora genus of plants from the Solanaceae family. It is related to the nightshades, and contains hallucinogenic and poisonous chemicals. It is native to southern and central Europe,... More..