Antifungal

As the weather turns colder we become more susceptible to winter colds and viruses. There are lots of natural ways to support your body's immune system. A healthy diet, sleeping well and getting some exercise are all great ways to help your body stay healthy. But what else can you do, if you need a bit more of a bo…

Propolis, the resin-like substance coating a beehive’s surfaces, has long been known to have antiviral and antibacterial properties. As the world battles Covid and antibiotic resistance, expert James Fearnley says new research into propolis shows it may be even more effective against these than previously thought. …

The season of runny noses and tickly coughs is well and truly upon us. Coughs and colds are more common in winter not because of the weather but because we spend more time indoors and in close proximity to other people. This increases the chance of being infected with some kind of bacteria or virus. We've all been …

As the weather gets colder and the nights draw in it's natural for us to shelter from the elements by staying indoors. Experts say that as a consequence we're more likely to pick up a virus like a cold or flu from those we spend time with. This is primarily because our homes are not as well ventilated through the the …

In between acting as teacher to Alexander the Great and writing his great works on ethics and philosophy, Aristotle (384–322 bc) found time to write the first detailed natural scientific study of animals. This work included substantial and detailed references to the working of the honeybee. Aristotle’s great goa…