Why talk about menopause? Worried about menopause? Have you talked to someone about it? These are questions that should be ok to ask. Why is it that Menopause has become a taboo subject. It is a normal stage in life that women go through and there is no shame in it. So we decided to […]
Can seasonal changes affect us?
What is seasonal affective disorder? We are in that time of year again where we are approaching summer. Sitting out in the warm sun may just be the thing we do in the next few months. This change in season usually brings joy and happiness to the masses. It is the time to expect hoards […]
Can true intimacy be found in online dating?
Online dating is becoming more and more common as technology advances. Now there are a wide range of dating apps such as Grindr, Tinder and Bumble with each serving a specific demographic. People are more comfortable with talking to someone behind a screen than at a table. Part of this reason is that people have […]
Narcissism
What is narcissism? Narcissism is a sense of extreme self-involvement to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of others around them. While every person may exhibit occasional narcissistic behaviour, true narcissists frequently disregard others or their feelings. They also do not understand the effect that their behaviour has on other people. Narcissism […]
What is homeopathy?
What is homeopathy? Homeopathy, is a form of complementary or alternative treatment that is based on two unconventional theories [1]: “Like cures like”—the idea that an ailment can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people. “Law of minimum dose”—the notion that the lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness. Many homeopathic […]
The purpose of Osteopathy
What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging a person’s muscles and joints. Osteopathy is founded on the principle that the welfare of a person depends on their muscles, bones, ligaments and connective tissue functioning smoothly together. Osteopaths use physical manipulation, stretching and massage […]
What is anaemia and how is it treated?
What is anaemia? Anaemia is a deficiency in the quality or number of red blood cells in your body. These red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body using a protein called haemoglobin. Anaemia means that either the level of red blood cells or the level of haemoglobin is lower than normal. When a person […]
Living with gluten intolerance
What is gluten intolerance? It is a response to gluten, a type of protein found in food. A person may get sick after eating gluten making them feel tired, nauseous or bloated. Another name for gluten intolerance is non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) [1]. What is gluten? Gluten is a type of protein found in barley, […]
Should you consider having a doula during your childbirth experience?
Why a doula? The process of childbirth from initial impregnation through to pregnancy and eventually to post-partum is a significant point of people’s lives. Therefore, to ensure this vital process is as smooth and as seamless as possible, there are various options to aid along the way. One of these options is having a doula […]
How to naturally increase testosterone levels?
Ever heard of testosterone? Testosterone is the primary sex hormone and anabolic steroid in males. In humans, testosterone plays an important role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as prostate and testes, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased bone & muscle mass, and the growth of body hair. Furthermore, testosterone in both sexes is involved in health and well-being, including moods, behaviour, and in […]