Apples, or wild Malus sieversii as they were first known, originated in the mountains of Kazakstan (Central Asia), and are members of ...

Sometimes referred to as the "silent thief", osteoporosis is a disease characterised by the loss of bone mass and weakening of bone tissue..

It might sound insensitive to discuss the cold season in August, but it is never too early, as the Scout motto goes, to ‘be prepared’.

It’s been another long year for little ones, youngsters and not so young ones, and it will be a sigh of relief for some that the holidays ar

After the last couple of years and the restrictions which were associated with the pandemic, the answer must be a resounding YES.

Pai Mu Tan (also called Bai Mudan) or White Peony tea originates from Fujian – a south-eastern Chinese province famous for its white tea cul

The word endometriosis comes from the Greek ‘endos’ meaning inside, ‘metra’ meaning womb, while the suffix ‘-osis’ means disease.

April is on us and who says April means spring. But what is the origin of this month?

Bitter leaf, also known as Vernonia amygdalina, has long been used by African folks for treating various health disorders, including...

Lemons, as all of the citrus fruits, are from the family Rutaceae. This family is also known as the rue family ...

The premenstrual syndrome, PMS for short, is a combination of symptoms that some women of reproductive-age experience ...

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Respite Tea 2021 End of Year Review

With the days drawing in and the weather being much colder, the message is clear: winter is upon us.

We often think of hydrating in the summer when it is hot, but much less when the temperature begins to drop...

With more time spent homeworking in front of a screen, anxiety-provoking news, less outings...

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita also known as Mentha balsamea Wild) is a perennial plant, indigenous to Europe and the Middle East...

Arthritis is a major source of pain, disability, and socioeconomic cost worldwide. It is the most common joint disease.

Ginger is a type of flowering plant whose rhizome (subterranean stem of a plant) is used as a spice, as food, or as a medicine.

Bitter leaf, which scientific name is Vernonia amygdalina, is a large shrub or small trees which height reaches between1-6 meters, which ell