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The cat in the hat is one smart cat, he knows that a good set of teeth aren’t just a timeless necessity, they are indicators of what’s going on in our whole body.   Did you know that women are especially vulnerable to adverse oral health during menopause? We know that everybody will respond differently to the fluctuation of hormones in their body during menopause. Most of us have heard about the hot sweats – but, a lesser known side-effect is the irritation and potential for bone decay that happens in the mouth as a result of menopause. Menopause can...

That magical elixir of health, the key to well-being and happiness that we’re all searching for seems to be moving further from our reach; as we grapple with the second wave of a global pandemic.   Instead of looking to the future with anticipation, many of us are stuck; struck by the fear and anxiety of uncertainty that is playing havoc with our physical and mental health. The effects of stress, fear and anxiety on the human body are well documented – in short, they work against us, to lower our immune system.  Now, I could recommend an apple a...

Did you know that your eyes are the reason you hold onto memories?  That’s because 80% of our memories come from what we see!  With more than 2 million working parts, our eyes are a complex and complicated part of the human body.  Yet, when irritated, our eyes have the innate ability to recover quickly; needing little intervention.  As miraculous and marvellous as our eyes are; there can be no denying that our lifestyle choices can sometimes act against our best long-term health and wellness.  We only get one set of eyes and it’s up to us to guard and...

Just when we thought it was safe to emerge from our lockdown cocoons, we are suddenly being forced to take a deep breath and re-think our way of life.  The unexpected resurgence of corona virus in parts of the country is as a forceful reminder that our health and wellbeing will continue to significantly impact our communities. Now, more than ever we need to care for each other and for ourselves.  Living well means learning to care about how you live each day; value the life you have, consider the food you eat and be aware of the actions you...

Your memory is like a muscle. With proper nutrition, a bit of mindfulness and regular brain exercises, your memory will be in tip-top shape. Keep busy Keeping your brain active with new challenges is an essential part of improving your memory and concentration. Learn a new language, play cards with friends, do brain training games online, or puzzle out a Sudoku or crossword. Keep your powers of logic and reasoning in peak form by exercising them (and your body!) daily. Fontastic work If you’ve got a test or presentation coming up and you need to prepare, you can make your...