Most people are familiar with the health benefits and convenience of fruit smoothies because they are easy to make, taste great and are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Green smoothies seem to be all the rage now among health conscious people, but many people are still unaware of this phenomenon.
MoreHigh blood pressure is a chronic health condition that one in seven adults suffer from and it is associated with an increase in heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. It is known as the silent killer because it often comes with no noticeable symptoms. Try the following lifestyle factors to lower your blood pressure.
MoreThere is nothing quite like the flavour that a good olive oil can bring when drizzled over fresh bread, salads, potatoes, vegetable dishes and stews. To get the wonderful health benefits provided by olive oil, you need to know which kind to buy and how best to use it.
MoreAutumn has hit the southern hemisphere and with that comes dropping temperatures and an increase in infection-causing germs and bugs. Read this article and follow these 6 immune-boosting lifestyle tips you will avoid infections and feel healthier this cold and flu-season.
MoreIt can be difficult to recharge when we are constantly bombarded with smart phones, tablets, laptops, computers, gaming systems and other forms of technology. If you are someone who constantly checks your e-mails and text messages when you are on holiday or having a meal with family, then you may need a digital detox.
MoreThe respiratory system is known to have a powerful effect on brain regions associated with thought, behaviour and emotion. By voluntarily changing the way we breathe we turn on our relaxation response and send a message to the brain that all is well. Try these 3 breathing techniques to reduce anxiety.
MoreThe Baobab tree is native to Africa and Australia, and is often referred to as the “tree of life.” Baobab powder has gained a lot of press over the past few years for being a tasty, healthy and powerful superfood and it is now widely available in health food stores.
MoreAdvertisers want you to buy their products over the thousands of others that are available to us on supermarket shelves. The truth is that we simply don’t realise that many foods that are marketed as nutritious are quite the opposite. Here are the top 7 foods that people think are healthy but are not.
MoreMagnesium is an important mineral that is a cofactor to hundreds of enzymes. Two out of three people are believed to be magnesium deficient and are suffering unnecessarily due to this. Learn which symptoms tell you that you might be magnesium deficient and learn how to replace magnesium in your body.
MoreThe summer holidays are coming to an end and we are approaching the beginning of another school year. We all want our children to have the healthiest, happiest and most successful school year possible and the stress of going back to school can be significantly decreased by implementing a few practices.
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