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Stop Snoring Now 18 Oct 2017

Snoring is considered a very embarrassing habit but the truth is that everyone snores at one point or another. Unfortunately snoring can result in disturbed sleep and irritability for you and your partner. Here are 6 natural solutions to stop snoring, improve your sleep and save your relationship.

Tips to improve your vision naturally 11 Oct 2017

As we get older eye disorders like macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and poor vision seem to become inevitable. New studies are showing that nutrition and lifestyle may play a much bigger part in the health of our eyes than we previously thought. Here are 8 tips to improve sight naturally.

Oil Cleansing Method for Problem Skin 11 Oct 2017

Using natural oil as a method to cleanse the skin may sound like a crazy idea, but it’s a more effective treatment than conventional skin cleansers. The oil cleansing method (OCM) uses the principle of “like dissolves like”, or in this case “oil dissolves oil” to deep clean the skin and balance oil production.

Why Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Type-3 Diabetes 11 Oct 2017

Insulin resistance and Type-2 diabetes are conditions of blood sugar imbalance which are known to be caused by poor diet and lifestyle. Research is now showing that forms of dementia, like Alzheimer’s disease, may be caused by insulin resistance of the brain and is thus being called “Type-3 diabetes”.

How to use Activated Charcoal 27 Sep 2017

Activated charcoal use dates back to 1,500 B.C. where Egyptian records show it being used to absorb unpleasant odours from rotting wounds. These days activated charcoal is commonly found in medicine cabinets because of its ability to improve wellbeing. Here are 6 uses for activated charcoal.

Benefits of Chia Seeds 23 Sep 2017

Chia seeds have become very popular in the health community recently but they have been used by the Aztec warriors for centuries before battle because of their ability to provide endurance and stamina. Chia seeds are a superfood because they are packed with amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

The Environmental Effects of Your Take-Away Coffee Cup 13 Sep 2017

Most people are aware that foam or polystyrene take-away cups are terrible for the environment, can’t be recycled and take about 1 million years to decompose (no that’s not an exaggeration). However, we shouldn’t be proud of ourselves for choosing single-use paper cups because contrary to popular belief these cups aren’t a greener option.

All About Matcha 31 Aug 2017

Matcha, a finely milled green tea powder, is the new favourite drink among health and wellness enthusiasts due to its lovely natural flavour, many health benefits and aesthetically pleasing colour. Read on to learn all about this delicious beverage and how it can improve your mental and physical health.

Why you should soak grains before cooking 16 Aug 2017

Grains have been used as food for roughly 100 000 years, but until about 50 years ago they were prepared in a very specific way. The traditional preparation of grains before consumption was to allow for proper digestion by removing the myriad of anti-nutrients that grains contain as their self-protective mechanism.

7 Natural Mosquito Repellents 08 Aug 2017

Mosquitoes are attracted to sweet scents, body odour and human sweat but there are many pleasant, natural scents that can repel them. Here are 7 natural mosquito repellents which will allow you to sleep well and sit outdoors without being eaten alive.