May: Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. It was started by the Mental Health America organization with the purpose of raising awareness and...
Effects Of Video Games On Mental Health
Video games are used by many as a passtime activity. Others use them to bond with friends. If you're a parent, you probably want your child to...
Wanna Go Vegan? Read This First.
Going vegan seems to be the newest health/ diet fad around, much to the annoyance of those who chose this path seriously. Yes it isn't just a...
Keeping Your Heart Healthy
The heart is one organ we don't really think about yet it's vital to our survival. Instead of only looking out for it when we fall ill,...
Maintaining Proper Digestive Health
Digestive tract problems can cause one a lot of pain and embarrassment. Heartburn, diarrhoea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are some of the...
Home Remedies For Flu & Colds
Being down with a cold or flu can be devastating. The headaches, sore throat, runny nose, etc that come with it aren't fun to deal with. Here...
Herb Of The Month: Parsley
Parsley is the world's most popular herb and is related to celery. It is native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe and was originally used medicinally...
All About Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a medical condition that is experienced by pregnant women, affecting 5-8% of pregnancies. It is also known as toxemia.
If not treated well and in time,...
Spice Of The Month: Saffron
Saffron (also known as kesar, kumkumappu, jaffaran or zaeafran) is a spice produced from the flower of a perennial plant. The stigmas are painstakingly handpicked, cut and then...
All About Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a condition that causes someone to become obsessed with their real or perceived flaws. They focus on what they hate about their bodies...
Fun Alternatives To The Gym
When people talk about fitness, they usually refer to working out, more so in the gym. It then becomes this colossal task that requires a lot of...
The Wonders Of Honey
Honey is one of nature’s most amazing foods. It has a myriad of uses from medicinal, culinary to beauty. What’s more, pure natural honey doesn’t expire. Here...
