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Easy Ways to Add Fruit & Veg to Your Diet
Sep 19, 2014
Fruits and vegetables contain important nutrients crucial to health and wellbeing. Including fruits and vegetables in your diet, and choosing them over processed foods, can lower your risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, obesity and some...High Blood Pressure & Your Diet: What You Need to Know
Sep 05, 2014
Diet and lifestyle play an important part in supporting healthy blood pressure as well as treating your high blood pressure. You may be able to successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle and diet which means that you might be...Your Diet and Your Skin
Aug 29, 2014
Does what you eat have an effect on your skin. Although there are no studies directly proving that certain foods will cause or prevent acne, if a survey was given to dermatologists asking this exact question, their response would be ‘Diet plays a...Eat Less With Mindful Eating
Jun 04, 2014
No doubt we've all done it – shovelled and scoffed every morsel of food from our plate without really tasting it. A relatively new school of thought suggests that mindful eating – eating with total awareness – is not just good for our body, it's...Eating for Exercise: What to Eat & Drink to Improve Your Workout
Mar 17, 2014
As well as eating healthy, exercise is also needed to maintain ample mental and physical health. There are those trying to keep fit and those training for an event such as a marathon. It is important to note, that it is not only what we eat just...Study: The Connection Between Your Diet & Your IQ
Mar 12, 2014
A new study has found that kids who eat junk food will end up with a lower IQ than those who tuck into fresh foods. What the Study Involved The study, which was undertaken by researchers at Goldsmiths University of London, monitored the eating habits...Study: Diet, Vegetables and Your Genes
Feb 19, 2014
While we all know vegetables are good for our health, it seems that yellow, orange and green varieties could protect our DNA. Known as xanthophylls, these plant compounds guard our cells to ward off cancer and other serious diseases. Why Does DNA Need...Studies: Eating Less Red Meat Good for Health & Environment
Feb 14, 2014
Could cutting down on red meat help our health and the environment? Researchers from the University of Cambridge believe so, after concluding that reducing red meat consumption could decrease chronic disease cases up to 12 per cent and help reduce...Your Guide to the Ayurvedic Diet
Jan 31, 2014
Do you struggle with knowing what to eat and what to avoid? Wonder what lifestyle is ideal for you? The ancient system of Ayurveda makes it easy to choose the right foods and get your body back into balance. This article explores the Ayurvedic system...A Guide to Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress
Dec 30, 2013
Run ragged? Under pressure? Stress is one of the most common afflictions of modern life; all of us feel overwhelmed and anxious at times. Unfortunately, chronic stress often, if not always, results from lifestyle factors. Neglecting to address the...What is the Ketogenic Diet?
Dec 23, 2013
When it comes to cancer treatments, not all are effective. But there is a new cost-free, side effects-free option that is gaining popularity. It's the ketogenic diet and health experts say it may be the ticket to managing – and even beating – cancer.Natural Therapies for Candida
Dec 18, 2013
When a friend was fatigued and suffering from stomach aches, she took a trip to the naturopath, who diagnosed her with candidiasis. Since then, she's overhauled her diet and is loving her newfound energy and digestive health. If you're looking for...Natural Approaches for Diarrhoea
Nov 15, 2013
Running to the bathroom with a bad case of the runs is rarely a pleasant experience. It can also be embarrassing and uncomfortable. So what should you do to prevent and manage diarrhoea? Here are a few natural approaches that may help. Stay Hydrated...Natural Approaches to Constipation
Oct 18, 2013
When you're suffering from constipation, you want instant relief. Not only is it uncomfortable, it can be incredibly painful and embarrassing. But before you reach for the laxatives, consider these natural approaches… Look at Your Lifestyle Natural...Is Fasting Safe?
Jul 19, 2013
Recently, a personal trainer friend told me they fasted once a week for various health reasons. I was stunned – doesn't fasting stall your metabolism and make you gain weight? Intrigued, I decided to investigate. Is fasting effective for weight loss?To Lunch or Not?
Jun 19, 2013
When was the last time you took a proper lunch break at work? And no, scoffing a sandwich at your desk while replying to emails doesn’t count! Experts are so concerned about the lack of lunch breaks in workplaces that they propose making them compulsory.Brain & Body: How Obesity Affects Your Brain Health
May 17, 2013
In the last two decades or so, the prevalence of obesity has doubled. During this time, scientists have conducted observational studies and established links between obesity and human brain structure. A new study published in the journal Neurology...Study: Rules for Weight Loss Success
Mar 11, 2013
There may be more weight loss programs and books on the market than any other self improvement subject. Until now, though, there has been little agreement about what the basic rules for weight loss success may be. A recent study published online by the...The Importance of Breakfast
Mar 08, 2013
In a world where time is of the essence, people are finding less time to sit down for a healthy breakfast. Often breakfast consists of either nothing, or a quick swig of coffee to assist with the speedy digestion of the cereal bar. Nutritionists writhe...Food as Medicine: Nutrition & Dieting for Perfect Health
Feb 28, 2013
"Let medicine be thy food, and food be thy medicine." Hippocrates of Cos, Greece, 460-377 B.C. How many times have we heard this much advertised message? As we live through the bustle of everyday life, the significance of this rings true to many. Hippocrates...
