Immune Health

When it comes to free radicals, we must apply some basic chemistry. But to keep it simple, let’s just say a free radical is an atom/molecule with an unpaired electron which makes it unstable and therefore it wants to connect with other molecules /atoms. The connection happens when it steals their electrons which causes damage […]

Looking at the whole story about the Sun and the Skin Cancer Myth and finding out why ‘Slip, Slap, Slop is actually not working and how you we possible can reduce our Cancer Risk. For years we have been bombarded with Slip, Slap Slop along with messages to avoid the sun and use suntan lotion

Without a doubt, the best approach to sunburn is prevention rather than cure. What is sunburn? Sunburn is a first-degree burn, the skin’s reaction to UV (ultraviolet radiation) in the sunlight.  It can go hand in hand with skin that has become red and tender.  A second-degree burn is more severe with the burn penetrating

Vitamin D has been making headlines as an immunity booster, but it can do so much more. This vitamin — produced when sunlight hits our skin, is crucial for health in many ways. We naturally feel better on sunny days and despite fears of skin cancer, the fact is that getting exposed to a moderate

The common cold is an inflammation of mucous membranes caused by viruses, while influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Some ways for you to know the difference between cold and flu symptoms are: Colds may cause: Nose and throat irritation Watery eyes Fever and raised temperature Chills and muscle aches Headaches

What are Blue Zones? ‘Blue Zones’ is a non-scientific term given to geographic regions that are home to some of the world’s oldest people. This term was first used by the author Dan Buettner, who was studying areas in the world in which people live exceptionally long lives. They are called Blue Zones because when