Author Archive
12 Nov 2014
Cellulite – vanity or dangerous health issue warning?
Cellulite – is it a vanity thing or a health issue? It may be news to some that my natural therapy training took me to PhD studies quite a few years back now. Hardly surprising – considing I had to finish about 10 years of studies just to be considered even remotely close to a
12 Nov 2014
The Dangers of Living a ‘Normal’ Life
It’s a dreary kind of day here today, and after an uncomfortable night sleep I woke feeling a bit worse for wear. Getting ready for work I tend to go into autopilot and just let my thoughts wander, and today they wandered to coffee. As I looked outside at the misty, dull day and felt
12 Nov 2014
Secrets to making fresh fruit and vegetables last longer
Sometimes a trip to the farmer’s market can lead to the purchase of quite a bit of fruits and vegetables, and for good reason: the food is healthy, locally-grown and delicious. However, there are instances when people tend to overdo it, ending up with more in their bags than the originally-planned intent to purchase a
12 Nov 2014
Nutritious Diets Proven Necessary for Good Mental Health
by Mike Bundrant of the iNLP Center. A series of studies have provided tangible evidence that poor mental health is likely a result of depriving the brain of a proper balance of nutrients found in vitamins and minerals. The revelation in these studies is that mental health issues can be averted simply by adhering to
12 Nov 2014
The dish on fish: The dangerous toxins that could be lurking in your seafood
The dangers of seafood that you may not know about We all hear that seafood is great for us and we should incorporate it into our diets on a regular basis. What most of us don’t realize is that the majority of the fish today is loaded with toxic chemicals and mercury. Farmed fish is
12 Nov 2014
10 Unusual ways to burn fat at Christmas
Sadly, many people cannot have Christmas without weight gain. It’s like a Christmas tree with no presents; a fire place with no stocking. But to save you from giving up your much-loved yuletide treats there are in fact many ways you can counteract the Christmas kilojoules. Deck the halls You may not think decorating your
12 Nov 2014
Forever Young: Health Tips for Staying Youthful as You Age
Staying youthful as you age has everything to do with how you feel. It’s true that if you feel it, people will see it in you. Age isn’t the end of youth. You never have to stop being youthful. Here’s a few ways to accomplish that. Never Stop Learning There’s been much talk about how
12 Nov 2014
7 Superfoods for Detoxification
No matter how careful you are about what you eat and drink, you cannot avoid exposure to toxins. They are in many foods and beverages (including tap water) and you can be exposed to them in the form of air, water or soil pollution as well. However, there are ways to help your body detoxify
12 Nov 2014
Are you successful?
Are you successful? Somehow this phrase has gotten twisted in people’s minds and what is often heard is: “Are you financially well off?” I measure success in happiness, health, quality of life, family, friends and relationships and experiences. I enjoy my time here on earth (for the most part) (everyone has their days), and spend
12 Nov 2014
Things You Should Know About Vegetable Color Variations
Adding a variety of colors to your plate is beneficial for so many reasons, and not just because it can pretty up a dinner party. Every color of the rainbow can be found at your local farmers’ market, and each and every one of those colors represents a different antioxidant, a different vitamin or mineral
