Infections such as cold and flu are part of life but they can also be life-threatening. We are all exposed to the viruses that cause these conditions but it is your immune system that determines how you are affected. As we approach winter, here are some natural ways to boost your immunity and fight colds and flu.

The human male has a distinct physiology that brings its own health opportunities and challenges. In this special report we look at the natural and preventive health strategies a man can use to stay healthy for a lifetime.

Dr Karen Bridgman shares a case of a woman with severe heel pain which was later diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. Here, she reveals how she remedied the condition.

The human male has a distinct physiology that brings its own health opportunities and challenges. In this special report we look at the natural and preventive health strategies a man can use to stay healthy for a lifetime.

Manuka honey is a powerful antibacterial honey made by bees frequenting the tea tree.

Native to Brazil, acai berries pack an antioxidant punch that yields an array of health benefits.

Green beans are actually the unripe fruit and fruit pods of the “common bean”. While they may be common, green beans also have many health benefits.

Dr Karen Bridgman shares a very interesting case of a mostly unknown condition called ‘pica’ after the patient managed an ongoing craving to eat chalk.

Extensive information is available for travelers on the use of pharmaceuticals and medical vaccinations and treatments, which do have their place. However, we look at alternative ways to protect your health and enjoy your travel.

An incredibly valuable medicinal plant, dandelion tastes bitter and salty. All parts of the plant can be used — root, leaves and flowers — as a food and a remedy.

The mineral chromium is renowned for its role in sugar metabolism, but it also reduces inflammation, enhances immunity and supports sports performance.

Dr Karen Bridgman shares a case of Crohn’s, a condition that belongs to a group of autoimmune inflammatory bowel diseases. Take a look.