We have compiled 10 simple and easy ways to help keep yourself and your family healthier and stronger. A healthy outlook is a good start, however making small improvements to your diet and lifestyle is what drives health deep. Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy life! Follow the Mediteranean style of eating! This means buying in […]
Our entire outward appearance is a good indication of our inner state of health. The hair, skin and nails are like the flowers produced by the body. If you have a poor internal “growing” environment then you will only produce poor quality flowers. Ridges on the nails shows that there is an internal deficiency which […]
Psyllium husk is a plant-based soluble fibre which improves digestive motility. In other words, it assists to improve bowel regularity. Fibre also assists as a food source for healthy bacteria in the gut which is important for hormonal function and breakdown. Healthy bacterial fermentation in the gut is essential in its role of supporting the elimination […]
Although there is an abundance of health benefits from coffee, we can’t ignore the side effects of caffeine. Too much caffeine can result in the “jitters” for some individuals. Some people consider coffee to be a health drink, but like most foods, overindulging can cause side effects. Caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant. […]
Add green fruits and vegetables to fruit smoothies, juices or in some water and grape juice as a great way to increase your nutritional status, cleanse the blood, detoxify the liver and give you an extra energy boost. There are many people talking about the importance of increasing your intake of green vegetables in your […]
Fermented foods have come back into fashion in the last few years and I can hear our gut raising a “Hallelujah”! Research exploring these and other fermented products on gut, brain, and body health has revived health interest. The fermentation process encourages essential bacteria to flourish and colonise. Our bodies contain also trillions of different […]
This naturally fermented beverage is a delight on warm days. Fermented juices produce their own probiotic fermentation process and this creates a slightly fizzy juice. Try adding it to soda water for extra fun! 1 litre of any juice you choose – freshly squeezed by a cold pressed juicer is optimal bottle juice in a […]
Looking back through the decades there have been a lot of different diet trends come and go. From the ‘Inuit diet’ of the 1930’s to ‘Macrobiotics’ in the 60’s. Recently it seems that the Paleo diet and Keto diet have attracted the most attention. And as far as diet fads go these two diets seem […]