A woman’s skin goes through major changes after menopause when estrogen levels dip. The structure of the skin changes completely and although the top layer becomes thinner, the epidermis becomes more impenetrable. It’s essential to use the right skin products if you want to slow down the signs of aging and minimize any skin damage …
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When you are going through a divorce, you may be so traumatized that you stop caring for yourself physically. You may stop exercising, binge on comfort food or neglect to eat, battle to sleep and even resort to drinking too much. This obviously takes its toll on your physical health. Just knowing what happens to …
What do you really need to be aware of when purchasing a turmeric supplement? This is a valid question when there are so many supplements available, all varying in price, quality, purity and strength. It can be quite bewildering to be confronted with such an array and it is easy to be fooled into thinking …
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Turmeric has been touted as a miracle spice that can cure all kinds of diseases, from cancer and indigestion to Alzheimer’s. Is there any substance to the claims made about Turmeric or are they wildly exaggerated? I am always suspicious when I hear about a miracle cure-all. However, just because turmeric may not do everything …
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Tea is second only to water as the most popular drink in the world. In my house it’s always time for tea. There is so much more to a cup of tea than a mere hot beverage. It provides comfort in a time of grief or loss. It is a relaxing way to take a …
Our world is very different to that of our ancestors who had no clocks or electricity. They woke when the sun came up and went to sleep when it set. Today, we often get up when our alarm clock rings and go to bed long after the sun has set. When our natural sleep cycle …
Deciding which diffuser is most suitable for your needs can be confusing. These small units used to diffuse essential oils come in many models and styles. Essential oils have many health benefits such as improving sleep, increasing energy and uplifting mood. Using a good diffuser is key to getting the most benefit from them. My …
Essential oils have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. They are extracted from various parts of plants and trees – the leaves, fruit, flowers, bark and wood. Each oil has unique active ingredients, a distinctive aroma and the ability to support natural healing processes. These essential oils have powerful medicinal benefits, much of which …
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When your face and body are starting to show their age, it’s time to reassess that old hairstyle you’ve been wearing for years. A new style may be exactly what you need to make you look younger, fresher and more stylish. Hairstyles for women over 60 have come a long way and you can wear …
When nearly two decades of shopping for food, planning meals and cooking for a family have taken up a large percentage of your time, adjusting to cooking for one is difficult. It’s tempting to rely on ready-cooked meals and neglect healthy nutrition. This is one of the worst possible times to stop eating healthily. Your …
As we age, the food we eat can make a great difference to how our bodies function and cope with the ageing process. Our metabolism is gradually declining and what we eat becomes vital to ongoing health. Foods with a high nutrient content need to take the place of those that are not beneficial to …
The term Candida is used to refer to the Candida Albicans fungus. It is a common yeast that exists in small colonies in your gut. Do you have it? Yes you do. Everyone does. The idea that Candida does not belong in the body and you have to rid of it is not true. Candida …
Deciding to go gray can be liberating but for it to look its best, you do need to change your hair care routine. Products that are specially formulated for gray hair can make a huge difference. A silver/purple shampoo is essential if, like me, your gray hair easily develops a yellow tinge. Why does gray …
Inspiration for the name of Zambesia Botanica came from the Zambesi River, the fourth largest river in Africa, where the Kigelia Africana (sausage tree) grows along its bank. This tree is found in South, Central and West Africa. It is called the ‘sausage tree’ because of its huge sausage-shaped fruits that hang from long stalks. …
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When makeup is applied using the correct techniques and products, it enhances our natural looks. When it is applied with a heavy hand, particularly when we are older, it can add years to our faces. For a woman of over 50, less is definitely more. As older women we are exposed on a daily basis …
Coconut oil has been used on hair for thousands of years to help keep it strong, nourished and protected. Excessive use of hair products can strip away natural oils in the hair, leaving it weakened, damaged and dull. When hair is damaged, it starts splitting up the hair shaft and it breaks off little by …
Many of us have been introduced to the health benefits of pomegranates. However, it is only recently that a study has revealed the anti-aging potential of this superfruit. Modern scientists have managed to prove what ancient physicians believed – that the pomegranate can help us to fight aging. Forbidden fruit? The pomegranate, with its jewel-like …
Green tea, like black tea, is made from the Camellia sinensis shrub. The major difference between the two types comes in the processing method. For green tea, the leaves are picked and sent straight off to be steamed or dried to prevent fermentation. Black tea leaves are left to ferment after picking. How is it …
The red bump and itchiness of a mosquito bite is familiar to most of us. Mosquitoes can ruin our sleep with the persistent buzz of their wings and they have an uncanny way of avoiding our attempts to swat them. Beyond the mere nuisance factor, they are carriers of some of the world’s deadliest diseases. …
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The question about the difference between mind and brain has been debated by scientists, theologians and philosophers for centuries. The functions of the mind and the brain are so interwoven that it is hard to separate them, despite the fact that the brain has a definite shape and can be seen and touched. The mental …
