What is Sleeping Sleeping is a condition of body and mind that typically occurs for several hours every night. As a result, the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed. Also, the postural muscles are relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. However there is a lot going on in your body during sleep. What happens […]
Author: Ian McClymont
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House Security
Burglar’s trick to see if you are home. House Security. Many people fear coming home one day and realising they’ve been robbed. Therefore, most of us usually leave lights on when we’re gone for the evening. But you cannot do that if you are on holiday? The police recommend checking your front door for pieces […]
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Loneliness in Late-Life
Loneliness in Late-life. When we enter the later stages of life, many of us will find ourselves living alone. After all, we may have no family, perhaps our lifelong partner has passed, and we are feeling unloved and alone. Many of us have a fear of ageing. Consequently, loneliness will affect us in several ways. […]
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Resistance Training Arms
Why Are Strong Arms Important? Resistance Training Arms. The muscles of the arms are relatively small, and in modern days it’s usually enough if you can carry your groceries or luggage for a moderate distance and pick up stuff like chairs and other relatively light objects that need moving around in our homes. Many older […]
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Warm-Up Pre Exercise
Why a Warm-Up is Important Warm-Up Pre Exercise. A good warm-up will raise your body temperature, which is particularly helpful to your muscles. As your muscle temperature increases, oxygen becomes more available to your muscles, allowing them to contract and relax more easily. So you’ll be able to perform more strenuous tasks with ease. Your heart […]
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Refined Sugar is poison
The differences between Natural and Refined Sugar Refined Sugar is Poison. Natural sugar offers essential nutrients which keep the body healthy and help fight off diseases. As an example, natural sugar occurs in many fruits, vegetables and other plants. In comparison, all refined sugar has been extracted and heavily processed from sugar beets and sugar […]
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The Fear of Ageing
The Fear of Ageing. (Gerascophobia). There is nothing wrong with getting older. It is a natural part of the human life cycle. Unfortunately, getting old comes with several real fears. This is particularly true in the present era, where many pensioners are living longer. Below are some of the things older adults fear the most […]
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Beware of Scams
Beware of Scammers Beware of scams. Many scammers see pensioners as easy due to their age and vulnerability. For this reason, pensioners have to be permanently on guard to protect their assets. However, scammers will reach you by phone, email, surface mail or at your doorstep and you have to be alert to avoid becoming […]
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Protecting Your Liver
Your Liver is Important for Maintaining Health. Protecting Your Liver. The liver is a powerhouse of an organ. And it performs a variety of essential tasks. Such as producing proteins, cholesterol and bile to storing vitamins, minerals and even carbohydrates. Also, it breaks down toxins like alcohol, medications and natural byproducts of metabolism. So then, […]
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Natural Antibiotics
Mother Natures Pharmacy Natural Antibiotics have been around for a long time. However, up until the recent past, many people died from simple infections. As a result, research and some clever scientists made and produced antibiotics in their laboratories. To begin with, these manufactured antibiotics saved lives. However, in recent years these manufactured drugs have […]