It was recently estimated that in the United Kingdom more working days are lost each year through back problems than through any other physical ailment. Around 90% of the population experience neck pain or shoulder pain at some point in their lives, and a huge proportion of working adults suffer some form of back pain every year. I suspect that this percentage would apply to most people in the western world.
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I read once that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love who arose from the foaming depths of the sea, owed her beautiful flawless skin and glossy hair to the natural elements she had just emerged from. Fanciful as it may sound, there is much truth in this legend because science has now proven that the unique combination of chelated minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids found in seaweed and algae really can beautify the skin and hair. Read more…

Are you aware that you can become a healthier, happier and more successful person by making a few simple changes to your lifestyle? That’s right, it’s absolutely true – and not difficult to do either.

But to achieve this you do need to make global changes, not just improve your diet or exercise a little more. The real secret to enjoying a healthy and happy life is in achieving and maintaining a state of balance between your body and mind. It has been written many times before, but only when we have achieved equilibrium between mind, body and spirit can we really experience total health and wellbeing. Read more…

Recognised as a significant medicinal herb for over 3,000 years, Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) still remains today a living legend in the botanical world. Scientists continue to research into how this plant produces its amazing healing properties, with absolutely no side effects.

Since the times of the ancient Egyptians it has been used to treat burns, cuts, wounds, insect bites, skin ulcers and infections of all types – bacterial, viral and fungal. Today we appear to be discovering even more about its miraculous skin regenerating powers. Read more…