Health & Wellness

Products with harsh chemicals whose effects on the human body are poorly understood are bad enough for adults. Concerns treble when it comes to babies, whose immune systems are still developing and whose sensit...

There are almost as many ways to exercise and get fit as there are people wanting to shape up for summer. Ideas about the best exercise regime come and go, with sports scientists fine-tuning their understanding...

Sleep disorders can cause serious problems for our health. Without proper rest, we can develop long-term mental or physical illnesses. Although many people find it easier to just take a pill, getting a good nig...

Aloe vera is a small succulent plant indigenous to areas of North Africa that has been used for medicinal purposes for millennia. Its medicinal uses were mentioned in a 3600 year old Egyptian papyrus and it is ...

Somebody once said: “The dog may be man's best friend, but it was the horse that built civilization”. The truth is horses have played a key role in the progress of mankind. From fighting wars, to settling in ne...

By TreeLiving The green planet that we live on has an abundance of herbs, fruits and natural medicines that have proved to be excellent for our health. Their use can also reduce our dependence on artificially ...

The fumigant methyl iodide has been pulled from sale in the United States by its Japan-based producer. The company announced that the decision to remove the pesticide was made “as part of an internal review of ...

The medical industry’s obsession with bigger, more powerful (and above all, patentable!) medicines may lead to killer pandemics. We frequently discuss the global threat of superbugs—drug-resistant bacteria, wh...

By TreeLiving You find them packaged attractively on the shelves of a store and purchase them intuitively. But do you read the ingredients label and ever think about the harm that substances used in certain pe...