Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, has been claimed to be one of the most powerful herbs we have available to us. Used as the main spice in curries, it traditionally has been used for centuries as a spice as well as a medicinal in India and Asia. The dried root of the Curcuma […]
Studies have shown that there are foods that can help with lowering inflammation in the body. In general, these foods are classified as alkaline foods and/or an anti-inflammatory diet and there is a lot of information out there that looks at the benefits of having a more alkaline diet as opposed to eating an inflammatory
Are their foods that are Anti-Inflammatory in the body? Read More
When it comes to free radicals, we must apply some basic chemistry. But to keep it simple, let’s just say a free radical is an atom/molecule with an unpaired electron which makes it unstable and therefore it wants to connect with other molecules /atoms. The connection happens when it steals their electrons which causes damage
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It is a common perception that we want to live longer and healthier lives. On the other hand, the world population is ageing much faster than in the past. The World Health Organization predicted that by the year of 2050 the number of people over 60 will have nearly doubled. The elder years can be
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Which food contains which nutrient? Our human body requires a large variety of nutrients to function properly on a daily basis. Specifically, there are around 90 essential nutrients the body needs to function overall as well as to rebuild cells. Those essential nutrients are classified as: water, minerals, vitamins, amino acids carbohydrates and fatty acids.
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The amazing Vegetable Broccoli Now here is a confession: I love this amazing vegetable and it would be my favourite veggie. I eat it on a daily basis in many variations from steamed to baked, as broccoli rice, in stir-fries and bakes, in patties or even as cookies. And I have been called anything from:
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Looking at the whole story about the Sun and the Skin Cancer Myth and finding out why ‘Slip, Slap, Slop is actually not working and how you we possible can reduce our Cancer Risk. For years we have been bombarded with Slip, Slap Slop along with messages to avoid the sun and use suntan lotion
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Without a doubt, the best approach to sunburn is prevention rather than cure. What is sunburn? Sunburn is a first-degree burn, the skin’s reaction to UV (ultraviolet radiation) in the sunlight. It can go hand in hand with skin that has become red and tender. A second-degree burn is more severe with the burn penetrating
Vitamin D has been making headlines as an immunity booster, but it can do so much more. This vitamin — produced when sunlight hits our skin, is crucial for health in many ways. We naturally feel better on sunny days and despite fears of skin cancer, the fact is that getting exposed to a moderate
The common cold is an inflammation of mucous membranes caused by viruses, while influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Some ways for you to know the difference between cold and flu symptoms are: Colds may cause: Nose and throat irritation Watery eyes Fever and raised temperature Chills and muscle aches Headaches
Cold and Flu – Two Different Illnesses! Read More
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