The truly most revered contribution of ancient India to the world is the manifold and – above all – beneficial uses of sandalwood and sandalwood oil. Sandalwood has been a significant part of Indian mythology, culture and rituals.The heartwood of…
Are you a snorer? Or are you living with a snorer? You’re not alone! Research indicates that 25% of adults are habitual snorers, whilst as many as 45% snore occasionally. So what causes it? Snoring occurs when you progress from…
Its said that women are the “weaker sex” but I’m not sure there are many women who would agree with this. Physically maybe, but mentally and for pain endurance, absolutely not! From puberty begins the monthly menstruation, ending with the…
The nails and cuticles are very easy to neglect in a busy lifestyle. They are subjected to so much in our daily routine – washing dishes, the weather, and over the past year, the necessitated constant handwashing and exposure to…
Of all skin types, oily skin is the most problematic. Signs of oily skin include an oily shine, the presence of enlarged pores, comedones and various inflammations. The appearance of oily skin on the forehead, nose and chin often resembles…
Most people have heard of rucola/arugula/rocket/roquette – it’s that innocuous leafy green vegetable which you may add to a salad to give it a bit of a boost in the flavour department since it has a bitter peppery taste. Nothing…
What is Stress? In order to perform optimally, we need a certain amount of tension and therefore stress. Tension can cause positive stress, as evoked by pleasant events, such as before a competition or for a holiday. This tension disappears…
There is such a well-known expression “the scars adorn a man”, from which a kind of pirate immediately arises before the eyes, on whose body there are many marks indicating his stormy life. But now not only women, but also…
Today weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry. The demand is high for fad diets, books, DVDs, belts, body wraps, pills, food products and supplements – all promising to make weight loss easier, quicker, permanent. Not to mention fitness centres, clinics,…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is prevalent in the world’s population, with over 1 billion people currently diagnosed. Untreated it is the major cause of heart disease – the biggest killer in the world. The irony is that it can be…
