Mobility aids are used in a number of different ways. This includes those devices that are designed to help you with everyday tasks such as picking items up, those that help with your safety such as gripper rails and bath seats and those that help you to remain mobile for as long as possible.  Image…

Learning how to prevent food borne illnesses is something everyone with a family or food business wants to do. Food borne illness is caused by bacteria that can enter your food, especially if you are not careful during preparation and storage. These types of bacteria are often in the raw form that we cook and…

Hair loss typically refers to thinning hair in the scalp. While hair loss itself isn’t a serious problem, it can result in thinning hair when the scalp is covered with thick hair. The most common type of this condition is male pattern baldness, which can begin at an early age. Hereditary hair loss, which can…

Have you ever experienced having pains in your back or have you been wondering what could be the reasons for this? Well, as I’m sure you are already aware of, it can be caused by a lot of things. Some people tend to experience back pain due to their bad sleeping habits and poor posture…

Many people find that as they get older, they develop aches and pains, but one of the most common health problems is back pain. This is not necessarily an inevitable part of old age but can also affect young people and is often caused by work. There are many things that can help dealing with…

Women in their late thirties and older are often surprised to find that they have arthritis or can even suffer pain with their feet. This does not mean that you cannot take care of them and do something about them. Arthritis is a very common condition amongst elderly people and if you find yourself with…

Gluten is the substance found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten is a protein compound found in all these foods that we eat. Some people have an intolerance or allergy to gluten – their body reacts differently when digesting gluten and attacks it believing it’s a ‘toxin’ and this causes inflammation and other symptoms. Celiac…

Many of you may be wondering what the benefits of sports massage are, and why it is important to get a massage on a regular basis. Well, the reason why sports massage has become so popular is because of the fact that it is known to relieve a number of different problems that a person…

The simple answer is, to change your lifestyle and change what you do. You might have already heard of habits like cutting down on eating meat and dairy, drinking alcohol etc. Changing your eating habits will make a world of difference to your overall carbon footprint. Not only will you be doing your bit to…

During the winter it is easy to feel lethargic and want to stay indoors in the warm. But by doing this you could actually be doing your health damage, both physically and mentally. So, wrap up warm in cosy coats, Aran sweaters and some sturdy walking boots and head outdoors for a brisk walk this…