You could say that Chagas Disease is one of those things that you didn’t hear about too often until more recent times. But even so, this is a serious condition, causing about 20,000 deaths each year. It’s more often found in Central and South America where it affects between 8 to 10 million people. Another 300 to 400,000 in the US and Spain are also affected. Chagas disease is transmitted by a nasty little bug called a Triatomine. These mean creatures come out at night and land on people’s faces while they are sleeping and help themselves to a belly full of blood. This has earned them the nickname of ‘kissing bugs.’ Once they are done feeding they usually poop on their victim which leaves parasites known as Trypanosomatids on or very close to the bite wound. (more…)
July 20, 2020
It is cold and dry with regards to winter days. This is compounded by the way that we use radiators which further dries the air. It tends to be trying to keep your skin soggy during these chilly months. Here are a couple of tips on dealing with your skin during winter.Keep yourself secured with comfortable dress. On the off chance that conceivable, wear gloves to keep your hands warm. At the point when you hit the sack, wear socks to keep your feet warm and this will likewise keep your feet from drying out. For included dampness, after you wash your feet around evening time, apply foot cream altogether on your feet and quickly put on your socks. This will relax your feet during the night as you rest.
The Aromatherapy healing candles assume an extraordinary part in calming the brain and giving alleviation which causes diminished degree of stress. Stress is a marvel that is looked by everybody sooner or later of life. The power of pressure may shift and the causing elements can be diverse also among various individuals. Stress makes an individual fomented and disturbed and he can’t appreciate life. 
Is it worth getting the flu shot? Are there any alternative cures for the flu that work? I know, it’s still only September (as I’m writing this) but like it or not, Fall is almost upon us. And that means you should be starting to think about protecting yourself and your family during the flu season.If you do happen to catch a cold or the flu, any one of hundreds of different viruses could be responsible. These viruses alter themselves each year according to their environment. It’s because of this that a traditional medical cure just isn’t possible. That’s why many of the same remedies used by our ancestors are still used today to provide relief and shorten the time the flu virus affects us. 
This honestly is the easiest cake recipe I have ever come across, it’s so quick and simple, it’s now my go to whip-it-up-in-a-jiffy recipe (yes there’s such a thing).
I was born to live in the Mediterranean! With a name like Maria and an obsession with outdoor eating, I do wonder what the heck I’m doing in London sometimes! Trying to make the most of our evenings, G and I decided to bring a bit of the Mediterranean alfresco living to what would have been a very average Tuesday eve. I mean come on, look at that spread!It didn’t take long to set up shop and, to be honest you don’t have to ask me twice to make up a table, it’s one task I relish and, simple love to do!