holidays
Shock, horror! Going on vacation IS good for your health
It’s official! Going on vacation is good for your health. In a recent study conducted by tour operator Kuoni and Nuffield Health (the UK’s largest healthcare charity), it was revealed that the benefits of getting away for a week or two last months! Tests showed going on vacation improves sleep, cuts blood pressure and aids weight loss. …
Day 8: Party On with This Natural Remedy
We’re back with our Countdown to Christmas with a fun pampering treat. Get Christmas party-ready with a relaxing homemade honey, sugar and yogurt body scrub, which moisturises, soothes and tones. What you’ll need: 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon dark organic honey 1 tablespoon of plain unflavored yogurt Simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl …
Day 3: Do Something Fun
Welcome back to our fun NaturalCures Advent calendar, which brings you a pampering, relaxation or lifestyle tip each day to help you enjoy all that the festive season has to offer. After the exercise we recommended yesterday, you may be in need of a spot of relaxation? Today we have the perfect solution to a …
Giving Thanks is Natural at This Time of Year
It’s finally Thanksgiving (today, Thursday, November 22nd) – a chance to enjoy time with family and friends, as well as a delicious home cooked meal. Let’s not forget the very meaning of the day though – to give thanks. Be aware, however, that doing so doesn’t always have to involve a huge, high-calorie overindulgent meal. …
Pumpkins – The Trick is to Treat Yourself to this Natural Cure!
Pumpkins are in abundance at this time of year – and not just as Jack O’ Lanterns, making the front porch look pretty to celebrate Halloween. These beautiful looking fruits are called gourds and belong to the squash family of plants, native to North America. Their wonderful, rich orange colour is enough to make us feel …
