An alternative to cortisone for itchy skin this summer
Summer is synonymous with sun, fun and holidays – but not for many who suffer from eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis which all become most active during this season....
Arnica — not only for bruises; supports heart health too
rnica has been used for centuries for relief from muscular pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties, but it’s less known that this plant-based medicine also contains antioxidant compounds and supports heart health too....
Women hardest hit by Covid, must protect themselves: health experts
id-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women, especially South African women in areas such as mental distress, health care, gender based violence and employment, research shows....
Vitamin D, the new vitamin C?
Vitamin D’s powerful immune boosting characteristics may make it more important than vitamin C in helping counter colds and flu. Research shows that supplementing with vitamin D may cut flu risk by up to 42 percent. Studies also show that vitamin D is as important as...
Brain study proves link between stress, inflammation, heart attack & death
Posted on 11 May 2016
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New research shows that increased activity in the stress center of the brain leads to inflammation in arteries and a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death. The study, by the American College of Cardiology, showed subjects with greater activity in the brain’s stress center...
Magnesium may lower diabetes risk – study
Posted on 8 April 2015
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A recent study has revealed that sufficient magnesium intake may help prevent the onset of pre-diabetes conditions such as hypertension and high blood sugar and possibly help avoid the disease itself. The study was conducted by Tufts University in Massachusetts, US, on 2582 participants over seven...