You will find that you can obtain this versatile nutrient from so many other sources aside from oranges and ascorbic acid tablets or capsules. Vitamin C is a very important nutrient. A water-soluble vitamin (excess amounts of it are flushed out of the body via the kidneys) and a powerful antioxidant, everyone knows that vitamin...
The nutrients used to grow, maintain and repair our body come from the food we eat. But without enough of the right nutrients, such as in vitamin B12 deficiency, our health can be affected. Here are some signs to look out for: Numbness Do your hands, feet, or legs feel like they’re on “pins and...
Another morning and you’re stuck under the covers feeling achy all over. Your fingers barely budge, and your feet are tender. It will take a while to get your bones up and moving because every step is painful, at least until you’ve had a long, hot shower. What the heck is going on? If you’re...
Do you ever reach for that word – or name – that’s just out of your grasp? It’s er, um… wait, it’ll come to me! Don’t worry, you can help boost your memory power with these simple ideas. “I keep misplacing my car keys or mobile phone” Often we misplace personal possessions because we’re...
When it comes to deciding what to cook and eat, many of us can get overwhelmed quickly. Whether it’s on social media, television or even on food packaging itself, we’re constantly bombarded with complex and often conflicting advice about what we should be eating. But it doesn’t have to be this hard. Good food should...
Always exhausted? You’re not alone. At least one-third of the adult population regularly suffers from significant sleep problems. Whether you struggle to fall asleep or can’t seem to stay that way, there’s a reason why the sleep you need is so elusive. Such as: 1. You check your phone before bed. Social media and...
Simple habits can go far toward keeping migraines to a minimum. Here, a few everyday solutions. Eat Often, Ache Less When we wait too long between meals, our blood sugar levels dip, which can trigger a migraine. Carry healthy snacks—a handful of unsalted nuts, organic dried fruit or vegetables with hummus—so you never get too depleted....
You put sunscreen on at the beach or a barbecue, so you’re covered, right? Er, not really. To save face – and everything below it – make sure you’re not falling for these misconceptions: You only need sunscreen when outdoors While ultraviolet B rays are at their most powerful in the middle of the...
You try hard, but that scale won’t budge. It’s only human nature to wonder if those pounds will ever come off. But don’t raise the white flag and chuck your diet just yet. See if one of these sneaky things is secretly messing with your weight loss hopes. Is it because I skip breakfast? It could be....
When we think of minerals, most of us think of iron and calcium, as they’re generally considered the minerals we are most likely to be deficient in. But there are others that are equally important to our health, and because these days people tend to eat more processed foods and fewer natural food sources, many...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...
November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is observed every October to highlight the devastating impact of breast cancer on Australians. Every...