If your hands often feel icy, sluggish circulation may be the cause. But what’s slowing down your blood flow? Cold and numbness in your extremities plus pale skin can be signs of a sluggish circulation. There are a number of underlying reasons for this so knowing what could be causing your cold hands is the first step to feeling warmer. Anaemia Cold hands and feet may be caused by anaemia, which develops when you don’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to all the body’s tissues. Heavy menstrual bleeding...

Zinc is an essential trace element that is needed for the development and growth of all organisms. Here we’ll look at the vital role that zinc plays in immune health, digestive health,  cardiovascular health, mental health, fertility and skin health. Zinc Deficiency Signs and Symptoms Include:  Impaired immune function with frequent infections Acne and poor skin health Poor wound healing Stretch marks Hyperactivity Anorexia nervosa Loss of sense of taste or smell or loss of appetite Delayed sexual maturation and infertility Impotence Poor growth in children Hair loss White spots on fingernails...

Most of us are familiar with the brown malt vinegar that’s sprinkled on chips and white wine vinegar that’s used in vinaigrettes, pickles and chutneys, and even, cleaning. But move over malt and white wine vinegar, because there’s a new vinegar on the block – apple cider vinegar. You’ve probably heard some of the wonderful things about apple cider vinegar already, including how it has the potential to lower blood sugar, aid weight loss, soothe acne, help digestion, and even boost your immune system. In this article, we take a...