A bright yellow or gold-colored spice, turmeric is grown from a tall plant that thrives in Asia or Central America.  Commonly found in curry, mustard, and other foods, turmeric can be found in almost any grocery store. In many different cultures, its bright color has inspired people to use it as a dye for fabrics.

Turmeric is also found in teas, powders, capsules, and extracts.  While many people are aware of the taste of turmeric and its bright color, they may not be aware of the health benefits turmeric may possess.

Millions of people are affected by back pain worldwide and it is, in fact, one of the leading causes of job-related disabilities. Apart from having to live with the pain, spine problems can reduce your quality of life, rendering you incapable of accomplishing even simple, routine activities. However, taking care of your spine now will help you lower the chances of developing back problems later in life.

Listed below are some preventive steps you can take in order to keep your spine healthy:

When you think of seaweed, you probably think of it tangling around your feet while you're swimming in the ocean. However, this plant is packed with vitamins and minerals that can help your health. Not to mention, it's low in calories, so it's an excellent addition to your diet.

We all know that water is essential for day-to-day wellbeing and performance, however many of us struggle to get the hydration we need to stay healthy. This infographic from Study Medicine Europe outlines the reasons why it is important to stay hydrated and offers ten easy hacks on how to ensure you get the water you need throughout the day.

Whether you’re faced with endless demands at work or the heavy responsibility of a family, factoring in time for yourself on a daily basis may seem impossible. However, self care is crucial for both the mind and body so making a little extra time each day to implement it into your hectic routine will benefit you hugely.

There’s no question that all parents want what is best for their children. Since before they are born, we imagine them as star athletes, doctors, scientists and people who will shape tomorrow. But just wishing that for your child isn’t enough, and neither is pushing them towards it. There is a lot that goes into how a child develops over time, and it’s important that you, as a parent, know how to allow them to reach their full potential from day one.

Clothes made from natural fabrics are gaining momentum these days, when more and more people want only the best for themselves. This is particularly true for ladies and gentlemen with an extremely sensitive skin, which can get easily irritated when wearing garments made from man-made fabrics like nylon and polyester. You’re definitely at the right place if you’re facing the same problems, so keep on reading and learn about the importance and benefits of wearing natural fabrics. Check them out and enjoy!

What can be bad about gathering in a group of like-minded people, and collectively achieving the same goal of forming a great physical shape? The answer hides in sky high risks of wasting your time, energy and even worsening your health. Here is why in some cases this barely productive and possibly even harmful scenario is almost inevitable.

No matter if you’re a regular gym rat or if you prefer to have a private workout session at home, you must know that you’re surrounded by all kinds of indoor air pollution. As a matter of fact, on average, interior air is a few times more polluted with chemicals than outdoor air (oftentimes even 10 times more toxic!) So, how can you be sure you’re working out in a clean environment that will not slow down your fitness progress and make intense workouts even harder? Here are a few tricks that can help.

A toothache can have multiple reasons for its onset. They generally tend to be infected gums, tooth decay, a damaged filling, and an abscessed tooth. While severe cases like these need the immediate attention of a dentist, you can take certain steps in the meanwhile for a brief bout of relief. Also, in cases when the pain in the tooth has to do with eating something cold or the foods high in sugar, these tips come in handy.  Read on to know more about these so that you can take their recourse when your teeth hurt and the situation arises.

Living in an urban environment requires us to get used to the sounds in our surroundings. After a certain period, we even stop noticing the sound of the traffic outside our windows or the music from a nightclub in our neighbourhood. However, when those sounds become overwhelming and start disrupting your sleep or everyday habits, they are no longer just background noise, but a much more serious issue – noise pollution.  

When they work with me they know their wedding day inside out! Who does what and when and WHY things are done in a particular way! They create a unique experience for their wedding day. They get a day that guests remember for all the right reasons— for being moving and meaningful and fun!

Welcome to our special Christmas blog, featuring many wonderful gift ideas to cater for all the family.

Including social media training for the busy Entrepreneur in your life, NOSO teenage journal for your teenager, fairy tales and audios for the young ones, aprons, umbrellas, green tea sets and lots of gift vouchers for treatments and other healing therapies!

Bringing you your Christmas Shopping ideas in one place!! #Irishhealthhour #giftguides

Ok everyone, there’s only 45 days left to Christmas Day, are you beginning to feel the pressure rising, I know that feeling, thinking how will I get it all done. 

Stop right now, take a big deep breath and “BREATHE” it’s going to be ok.  Please allow me to be your gentle reminder! 

Let’s think about Christmas and what it really means to you? What memories of past Christmas’s stand out for you the most?  

When it’s all over it is the little things, the moments you remember.  Keep that in mind as you go into the Christmas rush and don’t allow yourself to get dragged along with the crowd. 

This infographic looks at the costs of workplace stress on both employees and employers and analyses the costs of this stress epidemic on employees, employers and the economy at large.

It also offers some practical tips on recognising symptoms and self-treatment. There is also some advice for employers and human resource managers on how to facilitate a more healthy and balanced work environment for their workers.

Matcha means “powdered tea” in Japanese, it is a premium green tea from Japan and is the ultimate “superdrink”. When prepared traditionally, it could be seen as a healthy green tea but it is more than just that, it is also a very versatile health supplement.

For preparation the leaves are ground into a powder and then whisked with hot water which is different from regular tea where the leaves are infused with water and then separated. The reason for this is because to get the full benefits of matcha the powder itself has to be consumed also, hence the reason for grinding. It can then be consumed either as a liquid - cold or hot - or as a dry powder supplement to add to the normal foods you eat every day.

One in Five

According to Women’s Aid statistics, one in five women in Ireland are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.  

One in five is a frightening statistic, that means that at least one person you know is experiencing domestic violence right now.  In this very moment…..

Why don’t they leave, you say?  True, most will try to fix it for a time.  Many will blame themselves, believing if they only could be nicer, hotter, slimmer, more fun or just different, in other words, anyone other than what they are or have become, their partner will be once again behave like the guy they fell in love with.

Those who have never practiced yoga before have an image of yogis as mellow, extra-flexible hippies. While you don’t need to be flexible to practice yoga, most people benefit from a more “mellow” state of mind after practicing yoga. 

In my opinion, this is the best benefit of practicing yoga - the positive effect on your mind. Everyone can learn to cultivate a more peaceful mind and stop sweating the small stuff.

What Classifies as Doing Yoga?

While relaxing in a bathtub surrounded by a romantic arrangement of scented candles sounds just the thing you need after a hard and stressful day, it seems that the benefits of aromatic candles don’t always outweigh the risks. Burned indoors, scented candles can have negative effect on our health, says this report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), while incense smoke releases benzene and other toxic substances. The only solution to candle-lovers is to switch to all-natural vegetable wax candles which have no toxic side effects.  

The prospect of travelling abroad with your family is an exciting one unlike any other. What’s

not so exciting, however, is the dreaded flight. Flying can be monumentally stressful, even at

the best of times, but especially so when travelling with kids. You have a number of fears

and worries to contend with, it can be all too easy to land more exhausted than ready for fun.

Though hopefully, with these tips, the next trip with your kids will feel a little less turbulent.

1. Take advantage of early boarding