Four herbs for the fourth trimester

Although pregnancy technically ends with childbirth, the three months after birth is often the most challenging time for new mothers and is referred to by many as the ‘fourth trimester’.

February 17, 2019by Portugal Resident

High blood pressure

Part 2 To read part 1 click here. Control and prevention In the previous article, we dealt with some facts relating to hypertension as well as risk factors that may

February 8, 2019by Portugal Resident

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

February 8, 2019by Sandra Genest-Boudreau

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

January 31, 2019by Portugal Resident

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

January 19, 2019by Portugal Resident

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.

December 20, 2018by Portugal Resident