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Whether you are planning ahead for a family or you simply want to improve your hormonal health, understanding how food, chemicals and even your partner’s health affect your body is valuable information. The following facts about boosting hormone health may not be on your radar yet, but are important to consider:

Cut out all forms of nicotine (yes, even the e-cigarettes)

Most of us know that quitting smoking is an easy fix to boost fertility, but many don’t realise that nicotine replacement therapies such as e-cigarettes and nicotine gum are still harmful. The nicotine in these products can delay conception and reduce ovarian function.

Eat more fat

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If you think you are healthy but suffer from minor ailments such as low energy, stomach upsets or headaches it may be worth looking at your lifestyle to see if toxins are to blame. While we aren’t always going to feel full of energy and on top of the world, if most days you feel as if you’re struggling without copious amounts of coffee – it is important to see if you can make any changes.

The following signs could be telling you there are too many toxins in your life:

Note: You should always check symptoms with your doctor to eliminate any possible medical causes.

1. Ongoing fatigue

Sometimes we feel as if we’ve had a great night’s sleep but still...

If low self-confidence is a problem you are keen to tackle in 2014, there are a few tricks you can use to help yourself. Take a look at the following tips to help you knock self-doubt on its head…

1. Use B Vitamins to help steady your nerves

Found in whole grain cereals, nuts, leafy greens and brown rice, B Vitamins are essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system. This means adrenal function is supported and neurotransmitters fire properly. Overall this will help you to steady your nerves and feel more able to tackle pressurised situations as they arise. If you suffer from poor digestion, you may want to consider a supplement.

2. Support your adrenal glands with...

Today’s society sees many of us overeating, not exercising enough and living in polluted cities, and all of these factors mean your body is at risk of toxin build-up.

Toxins enter the body through diet and environment, sapping your energy and helping the spread of disease. With the right diet, exercise and natural remedies we can keep toxins at bay for a healthier, happier lifestyle.

There are two different groups of toxins at play: colloidal wastes and crystals. Colloidal wastes are generally responsible for illnesses such as bronchitis, acne and cellulites and are eliminated by the respiratory tract, sebaceous glands and the liver. Crystals are like acidic grit that builds up in our joints, unbalancing our chemical balance and triggering illnesses such as arthritis, eczema and...

There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for cancer. For every individual case, there is a different treatment. Over the years the use of alternative therapies such as homeopathy, Ayurveda and naturopathy have been gaining in popularity around the world due to their non-invasive nature and reduced risk of nasty side-effects.

Naturopathy looks at the overall lifestyle of the cancer patient in a bid to change their living conditions, diet and exercise.

The main premise of naturopathy – as with many alternative therapies, is that there is a life force running through each of us keeping us alive. A healthy life force keeps the body and mind functioning correctly, while any blockages or disturbances create imbalances and diseases.

Naturopathy is...

Horticulture might not seem like the ideal hobby for a teenage boy, but for 16-year-old Angus Boyd-Smith, gardening has become more of a life-saver than a hobby.

The Berkshire-based gardening sessions are run weekly by charity ‘Thrive’ and have offered Angus, who has Down’s syndrome, a new lease of life.

His mother Kim said: “Before the therapy, Angus struggled to concentrate in class; there were some days he didn’t want to go to school. Now he can’t wait. He is happy, enthusiastic, and has something to focus on. We can see Angus working in a garden centre or an allotment in years to come. This has given him a future.”

Research into horticultural therapy has shown that gardening in the outdoors does improve physical and mental well-being, and is frequently used to help war veterans cope with mental health...

On the face of it, an ‘air bath’ sounds rather absurd. It is considered a healing technique by naturopathy experts and involves, quite simply, going outside naked.

Naturopathy rests on the philosophy that ‘nature cures’, and that fresh air is a powerful healing source for both the body and the mind.

An air bath is believed to open up skin pores, glans and blood vessels and improve oxidation and blood circulation.

The Telegraph’s take is that the therapy should be taken alongside traditional medical treatment, but that it can offer physical benefits.

The best time for an air bath, for the brave among you, is early in the morning or just before bed.

Even if you...