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09/05/2022

Winter is Coming

Feeling the symptoms of allergies more sharply than usual?

In winter, cold weather and shorter days drive us inside. Our windows are closed, and many homes are built tighter, with better insulation and fewer drafts. This is good for energy savings but can lead to allergy symptoms. In effect, winter seals us into our homes with our allergens, and increased exposure may make symptoms flare.

Allergies and colds have much different sources. Colds result from a virus that’s spread by someone who’s already infected. Allergies result from your body’s release of histamine that creates an inflammatory response to allergens or other irritants.

A cold also ends once your body fights off the infection. Allergies can happen anytime you’re exposed to allergens that get into your respiratory tracts. Symptoms last as long as you keep breathing in the allergens.

Here are the tell-tale signs of allergy symptoms:

sneezing
stuffy/runny nose
itchy eyes
throat itching
ear itching
difficulty breathing, especially through a clogged nose
dry coughing, sometimes producing phlegm
skin rash
feeling sick
low-grade fever

A big problem with winter allergies is that cold-weather lifestyles can turn a simple allergic reaction into something worse.
People are turning up their heaters, which makes the indoor air even drier, and that leads to dry noses, which increases the incidence of nosebleeds and skin cracking — which in turn boosts infection risk when someone's nasal passages are already inflamed from allergies.

Some strategies that can reduce the severity of winter allergies and potentially prevent them include:

improving ventilation in the home
cleaning dusty areas to remove dust and dander
frequently cleaning toys
installing an indoor air filter
using dust mite-proof encasings on your pillows, mattresses, and box springs
keeping pets out of sleeping areas if a family live with a pet to whom one or more members are allergic
removing carpeting from the home or using fewer carpets and rugs
keeping humidity in the home to 45% or less
removing any mould growing in the home

Treatments for winter allergies include:

Antihistamines, which reduce sneezing, sniffling, and itching
Decongestants, which clear mucus to relieve congestion and swelling
Immunotherapy (allergy shots or under-the-tongue tablets), which expose your body to gradually bigger doses of the allergen. This approach can curb your symptoms for a longer period of time than allergy drugs.

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28/04/2022

What is ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).

An estimated 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults have ADHD. ADHD is often first identified in school-aged children when it leads to disruption in the classroom or problems with schoolwork. It is more common among boys than girls.

Children with ADHD may also struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships and poor performance in school. Symptoms sometimes lessen with age. However, some people never completely outgrow their ADHD symptoms. But they can learn strategies to be successful.

What Causes ADHD?

It's not clear what causes the brain differences of ADHD. There’s strong evidence that ADHD is mostly inherited. Many kids who have ADHD have a parent or relative with it. Kids also can be more at risk for it if they were born early, are exposed to environmental toxins, or their mothers' used drugs during pregnancy.

Risk factors for ADHD may include:

Blood relatives, such as a parent or sibling, with ADHD or another mental health disorder

Exposure to environmental toxins — such as lead, found mainly in paint and pipes in older buildings

Maternal drug use, alcohol use or smoking during pregnancy

Premature birth

Although sugar is a popular suspect in causing hyperactivity, there's no reliable proof of this. Many issues in childhood can lead to difficulty sustaining attention, but that's not the same as ADHD.

ADHD in children

The symptoms of ADHD in children and teenagers are well defined, and they're usually noticeable before the age of 6. They occur in more than 1 situation, such as at home and at school.

Children may have symptoms of both inattentiveness and hyperactivity and impulsiveness, or they may have symptoms of just 1 of these types of behaviour.

Inattentiveness (difficulty concentrating and focusing)

The main signs of inattentiveness are:

having a short attention span and being easily distracted

making careless mistakes – for example, in schoolwork

appearing forgetful or losing things

being unable to stick to tasks that are tedious or time-consuming

appearing to be unable to listen to or carry out instructions

constantly changing activity or task

having difficulty organising tasks

Hyperactivity and impulsiveness

The main signs of hyperactivity and impulsiveness are:

being unable to sit still, especially in calm or quiet surroundings

constantly fidgeting

being unable to concentrate on tasks

excessive physical movement

excessive talking

being unable to wait their turn

acting without thinking

interrupting conversations

little or no sense of danger

These symptoms can cause significant problems in a child's life, such as underachievement at school, poor social interaction with other children and adults, and problems with discipline.

ADHD Treatment

Medication is often an important part of treatment for someone with ADHD. However, it can be a difficult decision to make. Always consult your doctor before proceeding to take any new medication

Visit our online store today for a range of remedies for the treatment of ADHD
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25/04/2022

I CAN’T GET KNOW SLEEP

WHAT IS INSOMNIA

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life.

How much sleep is enough varies from person to person, but most adults need seven to eight hours a night.

At some point, many adults experience short-term (acute) insomnia, which lasts for days or weeks. It's usually the result of stress or a traumatic event. But some people have long-term (chronic) insomnia that lasts for a month or more. Insomnia may be the primary problem, or it may be associated with other medical conditions or medications

about a third of all adults report some insomnia symptoms

6 to 10 percent of adults have symptoms severe enough to meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder

Symptoms

You can typically recognize insomnia by the following symptoms:

waking too early and finding yourself unable to fall back asleep

spending a lot of the night lying awake, worrying you won’t fall asleep

a consistent pattern of interrupted or broken sleep that doesn’t refresh you

trouble falling asleep after going to bed

Possible causes of acute insomnia, for example, might include:

stress

an upsetting or traumatic event

changes to your sleep habits, like sleeping in a hotel, new home, or with a partner for the first time

physical pain or illness

jet lag

certain medications

Chronic insomnia can occur on its own or as a result of:

chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis or back pain

psychological issues, such as anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders

sleep apnea and other sleep disorders

health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or cardiovascular disease

Common causes of insomnia include stress, an irregular sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits, mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, physical illnesses and pain, medications, neurological problems, and specific sleep disorders. For many people, a combination of these factors can initiate and exacerbate insomnia.

WHAT TO DO FOR INSOMNIA

Try to get your most demanding tasks or challenges finished earlier in the day and not within a couple of hours of bedtime.

Keep your room dark

When your room is dark, it’s easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Use thick curtains or blinds to block out light that may wake you up, or try sleeping with a sleep mask. Avoid watching TV or using your phone or tablet before going to bed

What you eat and drink may also play a part in your sleep quality. Eating a healthy diet has many advantages, but make sure you don’t eat big meals within a couple of hours of bedtime.

This goes for alcohol and caffeine too.

Practicing good sleep hygiene and sleep habits can help you overcome insomnia. This means that you should try to stick to a regular sleep schedule every day.

Getting in some daily physical activity is one of the best remedies for insomnia. Exercise is good for your overall health, but research also shows that it helps to improve your quality of sleep.

Try natural remedies

Pure Indigenous Night Oil Blend (20 ml) has been created from a selection of South African essential oils mixed in organically certified cold pressed Grape Seed oil to bring you restful sleep and dreams.

Serenity plus from feel good health, offers 100% all-natural herbal and homeopathic remedy that promotes a stress free and peaceful night's sleep quickly inducing a state of drowsiness and deep relaxation

Consult your doctor

Should you continue to suffer from the symptoms of insomnia we recommend consulting your family doctor to identify the cause of your sleep problem and how it can be treated. If your doctor thinks you could have a sleep disorder, you might be referred to a sleep centre for special testing. Alternatively head over to our online store for our large selection of natural and herbal remedies.

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20/04/2022

With our new online store we now supply a large catalog of health and lifestyle products.

Our online store offers an extensive range of 100% organic remedies and medicines to cater for various treatments.
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18/04/2022

Tis the season

How to prepare for a post lockdown rise in flu and colds.

How will the lifting of Covid19 lockdown restrictions affect the cold and flu season? And why are so many of us being affected by the so called ‘Super Flu?’

Struggling with an unusual heavy dose of an Autumn cold? You are not alone. With the Covid19 lockdown restrictions having all but been ended, many of us having been experience an extreme bout of cold, flu and coughs, that feels to have much harsher symptoms than before.

Lockdown restrictions has not only meant protection from the Covid virus, but has also offered us protection from a litany of common respiratory illness, including the common cold and flu.

What is the flu?

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that circulate around the world and are typically more prevalent when it is cold.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are four types of influenza viruses A, B, C and D.

Human influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics of disease known as flu season.”

Symptoms such as fever, cough, muscle and joint pain, headache, runny nose and sore throat are often indications of the flu. Generally, people recover from these symptoms without requiring medical attention. In the Northern Hemisphere, the season can start in October and last until April or May. In the Southern Hemisphere, the season can run from April-September.

Due to lockdown protocol, there were fewer respiratory diseases circulating last year than previous years. The strains circulating this year may thus be much harder for the immune system to detect, which could leave people more susceptible to infection and may lead to the more severe, ‘Super Flu.’

How do I know if I caught the common flu or cold?

The main difference is how quickly your symptoms progress. Flu symptoms appear more abruptly after your body has come in contact with the infection, usually 2-3 days. Fever and muscle aches are a sure sign that you may have flu.

Cold symptoms caused by a different virus are more gradual in nature. You may even feel well enough to go about your normal day with the only discomfort coming from a runny nose and sore throat.

What’s the solution?

The best treatment is simply rest. This means taking time off from work, school, hobbies and most importantly social activities. Your immune system has been compromised and thus will require some time to recover, going about your normal life will only prolong the recovery.

Drink plenty of fluids to make sure your body is well hydrated and try to stay indoors and warm. A combination of rest and medication will help alleviate the body aches and fever you may be experiencing.

Should symptoms continue, you should immediately consult a physician.

Worried about the flu?

One of the best ways to protect against the flu virus is to get the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine will reduce your chances of getting the virus and if you do catch the flu after having the vaccine, the symptoms are usually milder and you less likely to suffer complications.

Following a good hygiene routine will also greatly reduce your risk of being infected. Washing your hands, placing a tissue to cover your mouth when you sneeze and cough, and keeping surface work areas clean and sanitised will help prevent getting the flu. Even wearing a mask could reduce your chances of being infected.

Our advice as always would be to book an appointment with your local GP if you have any concerns or queries and get your flu jab to avoid a miserable bout of the ‘Super Flu.’

01/04/2022

5 Health Reason to Start Buying Organic Today

While exercise plays a pivatol role in healthy and fit, food is an even more significant component and contributes to good health. This has led to many people jumping onto the Organic food train.

What do we really know about Organic food?

'Organic' food refers to the way farmers manufacture and process products such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products and meat, without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
The way your food is grown and produced can have a remarkable effect on your mental and physical health.
Choosing certified organic food provides, and supports your health, the health of your children, as well as supporting local small business and the greater enviroment.

5 Health reasons to support organic

- No Pesticides
One of the biggest reasons people choose organic foods is the fact that no pesticides are used. Pesticides has been known to cause numerous medical and health related problems

-Improved animal conditions
We know the harmful effects of chemical fertilisers and pesticides on animals. The standard of conditions around animal welfare means, animals on organic farms live healthier and more comfortable lives

-Good health
Since organic food does not have any pesticides or chemical fertilisers, it does not affect the body negatively.

-Better for the enviroment
Organic farming reduces pollution, saves water, reduces soil erosion and reduces the amount of energy required.

-High quality food
Try it. Organically grown food generally tastes better and have more nutrients, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and micronutrients, than commercially produced food.

Organic has something for everyone. Everything from soap to clothing, food for the family, or even food for your pet, you can find organic products that meet the needs of all your household needs.

29/03/2022

What’s the Juice

noun [uncountable]

the activity of making and/or drinking juice from fruit or vegetables

The process of squeezing, grinding or pressing fruit and or vegetables for their juice is a long-standing practice that can trace its roots back to the early 1930’s. The trend took off during the free love, disco dancing generation of the 1970’s.

By the 90’s, juice and health stores had become part of mainstream culture. Everybody was doing it, from sportsman, to politicians, to Hollywood A-listers, to stay at home moms. Everyone was getting in on the craze.

Drinking freshly prepared juice is an easy way to get the vital vitamins and minerals into our diet, however one should be aware of what is going into the juicer, if you not careful you may end up drinking too many calories and too much sugar.

Depending on the fruits and vegetables used, juice can be a good source of:

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

Potassium

Vitamin K

Folate

Calcium

Iron

The amount of nutrients in your juice can depend on whether the fruits and vegetables are grown commercially or organically.

So, is it good for you?

Pros

Juices provide most of the vitamins, minerals, and plant chemicals found in whole fruits and vegetables.

Juice makes a delicious, healthy snack or meal replacement.

It’s an easy way to boost the number of fruits and veggies you consume in a day.

Cons

A juicing machine leaves nutrient-rich and fiber-rich skin and pulp behind. Without the fruit fiber, your body absorbs the fructose sugar more easily, which can upset blood sugar levels.

Juice made with fruit has a high calorie count.

Juicing can be expensive. It takes a lot of fruits and vegetables to make drinks, and organic produce boosts the cost even more.

Juicing advocates often claim that drinking juice is better than eating whole fruits and vegetables.

They assert that removing the fiber makes nutrients easier to absorb.

However, there isn’t any scientific research to support this.

In fact, you may need the fiber content of the fruit or vegetable to experience the plant’s full health benefits

For example, the antioxidants that are naturally bound to plant fibers are lost during the juicing process. They may play an important role in the health benefits of whole fruits and vegetables

Notably, up to 90% of fiber is removed during the juicing process, depending on the juicer. Some soluble fiber will remain, but the majority of insoluble fiber is removed.

What about juicing to detox?

Detoxes are not a healthy or necessary thing to do. We are equipped with organs that instinctively detox the body, including the liver and kidneys. Juice detoxes (or other concoctions) don’t do a better job at cleansing than the organs themselves do, and there is no scientific evidence proving otherwise.

Bottom Line

Fresh juices contain important vitamins and antioxidants that can benefit your health.
However, fruits and vegetables are still the healthiest and most nutritious when consumed whole.

23/03/2022

So what's all this CBD craze about then.

There's no question that CBD is the buzzy wellness product of the moment. CBD has gone from being a relatively unknown product, to exploding absolutely everywhere all at once.
From coffee shop with their enfused espressos, to health spa's having CBD creams and oils on their shelves, to your local pharmacy who is trying to persuade you to try the new CBD range in store, everyone is rushing to release lotions with CBD or h**p oils in their formulas. And everyone wants some CBD gummies.

Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is one of more than 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plant, Cannabis sativa.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in ma*****na, which simply means it causes your 'High' sensation. However, unlike THC, CBD is the non-psychoactive portion of the plant.

How do I take CBD ?

There are no rules for the correct way to apply CBD oil. CBD oil is usually taken by placing one or more drops under the tongue and holding it there for 30 to 60 seconds without swallowing.
Depending on your needs and what you're treating, the daily dose may range between 5 mg and 25 mg. They also available in the popular gummy option.

What are the benefits of CBD ?

The list of ailments reported to be positively affected by the use of CBD has grown with time. CBD has proven useful in the treatment of numerous illness and disease.
-Pain
-Anxiety and depression
-Epilepsy
-Symptoms related to cancer treatments
-Acne and skin issues
-High blood pressure

Like any other product, from aspirin to over the counter flu medication, CBD is not for everyone. And even though it’s 'Natural', it’s not necessarily safe, especially for people who are taking other medications. If you decide to try CBD products, make sure you know where the products are sourced from, how they’re manufactured, and how they’re meant to be used.

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