High blood pressure || Part 2
Control and prevention In the previous article, we dealt with some facts relating to hypertension as well as risk factors that may precipitate this condition. In this article, we will
Beat the winter chills
It is quite unusual in January to see people in their bathing suits enjoying a sunny afternoon at the beach. This beautiful weather is great in the afternoon, but the
Fever in the morning … fever all through the night!
No, I am not talking about the type of fever that the song talks about … I am talking about the fever that makes you feel ill. Maybe less interesting,
High blood pressure || Part 1
Facts and risk factors High blood pressure is a common and dangerous condition. Having high blood pressure means the pressure of blood in your blood vessels is higher than it
Herbs for a home birth
Whoops – I totally flaked on last month’s article. You could say I had slightly underestimated the workload involved in looking after a newborn baby. So while I’ve spent the
Detox workshop: the perfect start to the year
A detox workshop was held last Saturday at the Hilton Vilamoura Hotel by two local healthy living and nutritional practitioners, Teresa Santos and Lourenço Ribeiro. This was the second edition
Frankincense – holy and medicinal
In the Bible story, the Three Kings brought three gifts to the newborn Jesus: gold, myrrh and frankincense. Interwoven with their religious traditions, these three substances were also considered medicines.
The “non-resolution” list
December is well on its way and we are soon welcoming 2019. With a new year usually come new resolutions. What about not making new ones but simply focusing on
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
“It’s the hap-happiest season of all…” Christmas carols are an endless source of wonderful, happy feelings. “From now on, our troubles will be miles away,” says another Christmas carol. Sensational, indeed,
Pubalgia – A question of muscle and articular imbalances
Pubalgia, also known as sports hernia, was first described in 1928 by the urologist Dr. Beer and is characterised as a localised pain in the pubic symphysis, with possible irradiation