Healthy Way Issue 49
Jan de Vries discusses Changing Seasons
The change of season is the most difficult time for the body. The hot and humid weather and exposure to big temperature fluctuations can have an adverse effect on the body.
Get Some Sleep
Sleep is designed to restore us to full function after usually a day of wearing ourselves out. During the night, tissues are repaired, organs rest or finish cycles such as flushing out toxins, and the brain filters the day's events.
The Neem Family for Your Family
Neem came to the attention of the West when scientists observing the behaviour of locusts realised that, whilst paying their devastating attentions to most other species of tree, they consistently avoided the Neem tree.
How Good Are Your Legs?
Veins are in charge of returning blood to the heart and lungs, to be refilled with oxygen to carry around the body. When the veins are weak and unhealthy, circulation is poor and oxygen supplies interrupted.
More Secrets of Long Life
Campodimele, village of eternal youth (between Naples and Rome) is a serene hilltop village 647 metres above sea levelĀ with panoramic views of the valley below, clean mountain air and wonderful sea breezes.
Beautiful Butterflies
Any garden is enhanced by the presence of butterflies. Buddleia, the butterfly bush, is well-known for its ability to attract butterflies and in summer many different varieties can be seen amongst its purple flowers.
Alison Cullen answers readers' questions.