Health Blog

When women get to a certain age, they may feel the pressure to allow their hair to grow through with its natural color - whether it be grey, white or a combination of the two.

But for many, this is a big step to take...

We share some valid reasons why you should not feel put off by taking such a step.

Learning to play a musical instrument helps adults and children alike to appreciate a wonderful form of artistic expression. 

The music itself is enough reason to get your children into music lessons if you can.

Learning to play a musical instrument has so many benefits – whether it’s building your confidence, enhancing your memory or widening your social circle.

We share ten reasons why you should consider taking up an instrument this year.

It is surprisingly common for people of all ages to have a fear of heights.  This phobia is known as acrophobia.

When such a fear is experienced, it can also lead to anxiety and panic attacks.  It is said that some three to six percent of people suffer from acrophobia and it is even considered normal for many to feel nervous and tense when high up - with young children and animals having an innate fear of falling.

We share more information about the symptoms and how you can help to overcome this phobia.

The whole problem with Vitamin D is that you cannot get much of this vital vitamin from what you eat.

And added to that is, although the medical profession are in agreement that raising your vitamin D levels is a good thing, they continue to recommend laughably low recommendations for vitamin D intake in solving the ongoing deficiency epidemic.  Higher vitamin D intake will also help to reduce adverse health conditions.

Find out more about the importance of testing your levels and how to go about increasing your vitamin D intake...

The annual Chelsea Flower Show held in London is famous throughout the world and even if you cannot get a ticket to visit, the extensive TV coverage gives you a window onto this special treat.

But it is not just the big shows that are high in the popularity stakes.  Smaller, local, village garden shows held across the UK during the summer months are also well attended and supported.

We can all get into a rut with our day to day lives when we just keep on doing the same old things.  

Sometimes we just need a bit of a jolt to change the way we do things.

If you find yourself being in just such a rut, we are going to share our top ten tips to pep yourself up and boost those energy levels!  

We are always on the lookout for ways to improve our lifestyles and ultimately our health and general wellbeing.  We share our top ten tips to this end...

One of the easiest and attractive herbs you can grow with its lovely lemony scent and flavor.

We share lots of ways to use lemon balm leaves.

And you can even chew on the leaves for an instant breath freshener!

You might think that your artificial lawn is helping your garden or back yard to look green and lush.

But think again...

Many such gardens are not actually green and can be very damaging for the urban environment.