When a loved one’s wellbeing is affected by bipolar disorder, there’s no overstating how important family wellness is to their recovery. Your love and support can make all the difference to that person, whether you do that by learning about the illness, offering hope and encouragement, keeping track of symptoms, being a partner in treatment […]

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How did the mankle take over our lives? At what point did a fashion designer or trend-setter look down at a man’s feet and think “Nice loafers, but lose the socks”. However, if you think an assault to the eyes is the only way that the trend of wearing shoes without socks is going to […]

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The stereotype of the the gap toothed Brit-think Monty Python and 70s era David Bowie-has existed happily alongside the stereotype of the blinding wall of pearly enamel that is assumed to exist within the mouth of every American for many a year now, and both seem to be taken as gospel. But where do these stereotypes […]

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As we age it becomes increasingly difficult to get a good night’s sleep, as our sleep patterns change dramatically. The great restful sleep we used to enjoy in our younger days gradually dissipates until it’s difficult to even fall asleep, let alone be well rested. By the time we reach 70, our night time sleep […]

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Drink spiking has been increasing common over the years, and occurs when a substance such as drugs or alcohol is added to your drink without you realising it. The result is that your behaviour and thought processes are impaired. If your drink is spiked, the way you feel will depend on the drug that’s been […]

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When an elderly loved one is approaching the end of their life, setting up an at-home hospice can offer an option to families who want to ensure their loved one enjoys the best quality of life possible. Fortunately, this can be arranged by making a few simple preparations that will help the caregiver tend to […]

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Surprisingly, thread-worms are quite common, although very rarely serious. These worms infect the intestines and lay eggs around the anus which leads to it itching. The treatment for thread-worms usually involves medication and hygiene measures, but the medication only kills the worms not the eggs. The eggs themselves can actually last for around two weeks, […]

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When it comes to improving your family’s health, you always want to seek out natural remedies that will be free of toxic chemicals and damaging side effects. There are a number of products on the market which claim to be organic and good for your health, but what does that really mean? And what ingredients […]

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  By Emma Sturgis   A healthy home is a home that is clean, safe and free of harmful chemicals, germs and bacteria. There are various steps you can take to create a healthy home environment that gives you peace of mind.     Dust Dust makes your home environment unhealthy for everyone living there. […]

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Since the end of the Second World War, an estimated 80,000 chemicals have been introduced into our food supply and environment. As a parent, this can leave you worried about family wellness; how will all those chemicals affect the wellbeing and development of your children? Toxins that you encounter from a variety of sources have […]

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