The Coconut oil used in skin care products are used as a base to transport the other ingredients into the skin and only small amounts of the coconut oil would penetrate and be absorbed into the transdermal component of the skin. You would need to consume far more coconut oil for it to have any […]
12 REASONS WHY LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD IS SENSIBLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY When you stop and think about where the food on your table comes from, what you will often discover is it’s a long way away! Then when you consider the financial and environmental costs to get that food to your table it doesnt make […]
Is your excess hair oil is staining my pillow! If the stains are not being caused by styling gels then it is possible your husband may produce an excess of hair oil. This may be contributed to having high levels of oils (sebum) excreted from the skin, sebaceous glands and pores of the scalp. CAUSES […]
Minerals are essential for life, without them many systems are compromised and vitality is lost. There are 14 minerals found in the soil our foods grow in which are absorbed in to the fruits, grains, vegetables and legumes we consume in our diets. Minerals are required for health due to their roles of maintaining growth, […]
The Western diet tends to be deficient in beneficial oils (essential fatty acids). Many people in the Western World are afflicted with inflammatory diseases due to the typical western diet which sees people eating high amounts of refined foods, red meats and sugar. These foods cause an imbalance to the ratio of oils in the […]
Is soy good or bad? Soy contains many beneficial nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, phytoestrogens and Isoflavones (such as Genistein, Daidzein). Soy products have been consumed in Asian diets for over 5000 years. This bean is readily available in supermarkets in the form of soy beans, soy milk, tofu, soy based protein powders, soy […]
Iron is an essential mineral needed in the human body to regenerate and rebuild red blood cells. A deficiency in other minerals are often present when these symptoms arise, especially Silica and Calcium as well as B Vitamins, Folic acid, Choline and Biotin. All of these combined nutrients are needed for healthy growth and maintenance […]
Delicious crackers you can use for lunch, snacks or add to your cheese, olive and dip platter. INGREDIENTS Sunflower Seeds1 cup Flaxseed1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds1/3 cup Rolled Oats1 1/2 cups Chia Seeds2 tbsp Psyllium Husks4 tbsp Fine Sea Salt1 1/2 tsp Maple Syrup1 tbsp Coconut Oil – melted3 tbsp Water 1&1/2 cups DIRECTIONS In a […]
250g cooked beetroots 250 g good quality dark chocolate, chopped 200 g unsalted butter cubed (or dairy free alternative) 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 210 g golden caster sugar 50 g cocoa powder 50 g fine white rice flour 100 g ground almonds almond meal 1 tsp baking powder gluten free Instructions Prepare […]
Facial and chest blushing may be caused by the nervous system over producing stress hormones such as Cortisol and Adrenaline (adrenaline flushing). These stress hormones can increase blood flow and heat and to the skin resulting in flushing, this may also produce the sensation of heat or warmth around the area. When this occurs it […]