Simple Moves to Beat Holiday Weight Gain
The year-end holidays are just around the corner. And if you’re like many out there, chances are you’ll busy partying and having lots of fun. And in that fun, food is always the unavoidable centre of attraction. Mistake one –…
Powerfoods: Sweet Potato
Sweet potato Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is one of the oldest vegetables known to mankind. Scientists believe that sweet potato was domesticated thousands of years ago in Central America. After his first voyage to the Americas in 1492, Christopher Columbus…
Probiotics for Healthy Bacteria
Have you ever heard of the word “probiotics” before? If it sounds alien to you, probiotics are simply healthy bacteria that could benefit its host tremendously, unlike the bad bacteria that we commonly know of. According to Tracy Olgeaty Gensler,…
Infection Protection: Eating for healthy immune function
Inside your body there is an amazing protection mechanism called the immune system. The immune system is made up of a network of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. It is designed to…
7 Ways to Get Rid of Flabby Arms
When you wave someone goodbye, is it not just your hand that moves but your arms jingle along with it too? Are you are embarrassed by how your flabby arms wave back and forth or how wide they are when…
How Daily Habits Can Have Big Health Payoffs
We all struggle when it comes to using will-power to make changes in our lives. We might manage if for a day or two, but it’s not long before we simply give up. Do you feel the same? Perhaps you…
Life’s ‘Simple 7’ to save your heart!
The American Heart Association, for the first time, has defined what it means to have ideal cardiovascular health, identifying seven health and behaviour factors that impact health and quality of life. We know that even simple, small changes can make…
Losing Your Battle on Obesity? Natural Medicine May Hold the Answer
Obesity is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount of body fat accumulation. Body Mass Index [BMI] is a common method used to measure the obesity degree in population. BMI can be measured by a person’s weight (in kilograms)…
Natural Oils for Radiant Hair, Skin and Nails
Natural oils have been glorified for centuries due to their effectiveness when it comes to enhancing one’s hair, skin and nails. Natural oils, have been used to aid in scalp, hair and nail nourishment as well as soothe, smooth and…
Do’s and Don’ts to Naturally Eliminate Wrinkles
Many of us look into the mirror and worry about the lines and the tiny folds that start appearing on our face especially around the eyes and mouth. Wrinkles are the inevitable product of ageing. They are part and parcel…
