Just like South Africans depend on Eskom, our bodies also depend on a consistent power supply to function properly.   In Eskom’s case, power is generated by huge power stations, but in the case of our bodies by microscopically small power stations in

An enlarged prostate, known in medical circles as benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a health issue for many men over the age of 50.  A prostate increasing in size becomes more common with age.  By age 60 about 50% of men will have

Gluten can be a benefit or harmful to the body, depending on the individual.  Negative media attention on wheat and gluten has cast some doubt on its place in a heathy diet.  Public perception is that a gluten-free diet is more healthful

Since ancient times people have tried to solve the puzzle of hair turning grey as one gets older.  Clay tablets from the ancient Assyrian Empire from 7th century B.C. have included medical texts, written in cuneiform, which describes how to darken prematurely

Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of our time and the second leading cause of death worldwide behind cardiovascular diseases.  Cancer refers to any malignant growth or tumor in the body, caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth in that

Blood pressure is a vital sign, as too high or too low blood pressure is an indication that something is wrong with your health, which could lead to serious conditions such as stroke and heart disease.  Accurate and regular blood pressure readings

Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease affecting the brain and the leading cause of dementia.  It starts with mild cognitive impairment and over time deteriorates into an ever-worsening loss of memory and other brain functions.  Melatonin, well known for regulating the

People who consume at least half a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil daily have a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia-related causes, the seventh highest cause of death world-wide. Findings from a 28-year study amongst more than 92 000 American

In health circles, NAC is the internationally recognized abbreviation for N-Acetylcysteine, which is quite a mouthful to say, read, or write.  NAC is an important and low-cost supplement that has been used in medicine for years, when treating a wide range of