Getting rid of chicken skin
'Chicken skin' is clinically known as keratosis pilaris. No, we aren't talking about the rough bumps on your arms when you're cold or nervous; keratosis pilaris is a medical condition that happens for a number of health-related reasons. ...
How to naturally prevent blood clots
Blood clots are necessary when you get a scrape or cut. The blood clots seal the wound from any outside debris. And from bleeding too much....
Five steps to prevent heart disease
Heart disease causes death. A frank, devastating reality, especially in the western world, that relies on a processed diet....
Processed Food: Dangerous or totally fine in moderation?
You have heard warnings about processed food and the dangers of preservatives. Processed food is villianised by health-boffs and, in some cases, for a good reason. ...
Can poor hygiene kill you?
Poor hygiene is difficult to measure - as you may not know that you aren't taking care of yourself well enough. Proper hygiene is a form of self-care....
Eat your way to better sleep
The food you eat directly impacts the overall quality of your sleep. Making good food choices, as well as getting a good night's rest go hand-in-hand. ...
Treating constipation at home
Constipation is a common problem. The medical condition may be from certain foods that you eat or don't eat, lifestyle choices or certain medication....
Digestion: Improve yours now!
Healthy digestion keeps things moving in and out of your gut smoothly and efficiently within a transit period of 24 hours. Ideally, there should be no stagnancy or blockages anywhere in the colon. We ensure this with a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables and a...
Why do you need fibre?
Fibre is one of the most vital tools to aid digestion, prevent constipation and lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and even cancers of the bowel. Diets high in fibre are sorely lacking in modern, sugary and over-processed diets. The average adult...
Maternity benefits from Affinity
Affinity Health has maternity benefits to ensure that some of these costs are covered for members to enjoy the most precious time without worrying about money! Having a baby is a joyous occasion - but there are costs involved in bringing life into the world, regardless...
