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Yoga Basics: Choosing a Yoga Mat
Aug 23, 2011
Whether you're lying in savasana, balancing in pinchamayurasana or jumping back to chaturgana dandasana your yoga mat can affect the quality of your yoga practice. But with so many yoga mats available how do you choose a yoga mat that's right for...Incaberries: The New Superfood?
Aug 16, 2011
Incaberries are being heralded as the new superfood, but what are they? Are there any scientific facts to back up the claim that Incaberries are the new superfood? What Are Incaberries? The Spanish name for incaberries is uvilla and that is what they...Green Tea and Tai Chi for Good Health
Jun 22, 2011
Sipping on a cup of green tea after performing tai chi could be one of the best things you can do for your health. Researchers in the US say daily consumption of green tea, together with tai chi, has numerous health benefits and may even help maintain...The Truth About Soy
Jun 06, 2011
Soy, for centuries part of Asia's staple diet, became touted as a "super food" when health conscious Western cultures rediscovered it in the sixties and seventies. Vegetarians found the protein they needed in soy products. Mothers with lactose-intolerant...Guide to Kelp Supplements
May 06, 2011
Kelp, or seaweed, has so many nutritional benefits it's widely regarded as a miracle plant. Kelp improves thyroid function, energy levels and digestion, keeps the brain and liver working well, acts as an anti-inflammatory and even improves nail growth.The Benefits of Natural Beauty Products
May 06, 2011
Pick up any women’s magazine, walk down any supermarket aisle, through a department store or even in your humble chemist, and it’s hard not to be struck by how many beauty products are on offer. Want to cleanse, tone or moisturise? How about soften, fight...Guide to Buying Essential Oils
May 04, 2011
Essential oils have the power to transform us. They can heal wounds, bring mental clarity and emotional balance. But how do you ensure the essential oil you're buying is pure? Let the Label Be Your Guide to the Good Oil Avoid labels that say "fragrance...Herbal Teas Have Many Health Benefits
Mar 18, 2011
For centuries people have sipped on herbal teas to boost their health. If we're feeling anxious a cup of warm chamomile tea soon soothes us. If our tummy's upset, a peppermint brew helps settle our digestion. And many of us drink a daily cup (or two) of...Everybody's Keen for Quinoa
Feb 22, 2011
What's high in protein and fibre, packed with vitamins and minerals, gluten-free and takes 10 minutes to prepare? A bowl of quinoa. Quinoa, pronounced keen-wha, is touted as the new "superfood". But while many of us are just ‘discovering' this nutritional...Get Hydrated With Alkalised Drinking Water
Feb 03, 2011
Water is essential to virtually every facet of life on the planet, not least our own - given that we are variously comprised of 50% - 70% of this precious liquid. It quietly takes care of a range of body functions including growth, temperature regulation...Aspartame: The Good & The Bad
Dec 16, 2010
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is commonly used in many diet products in order to provide the taste of sugar without the calories. It is known as NutraSweet, Equal, and E951, to name a few. However, there has been some controversy surrounding...How to Make Your Own Muesli
Aug 17, 2010
Muesli is a popular choice of breakfast cereal that is made up of toasted or untoasted oats, fruits and nut, most often consumed with milk or yogurt. It may be purchased pre-packaged or made fresh at home. If you'd like to make your own muesli, read...Activated Charcoal: Good or Bad?
Jun 16, 2010
Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen, which makes it more porous and increases its surface area. This also increases its capacity to absorb gases and liquids, which works by chemically binding the impurities to the carbon...Wheatgrass, Kelp and the Super Greens
Jun 16, 2010
Do you feel a little less than in tip top condition? You can bring some real zing into your life and gain some real health benefits just by embracing things such as wheatgrass, kelp, and the other super green foods. Read on for more information. The...The Benefits of Using Essential Oils
Jun 16, 2010
Ever heard that essential oils are a panacea? Maybe you've seen essential oil diffusers, necklaces and bracelets being sold on the internet. If you're curious about essential oils and their benefits, but have no idea where to start, continue reading...The Truth About Manuka Honey
Jun 16, 2010
Manuka is a flowering plant, which has been utilised to produce a wide range of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal products and remedies. Manuka honey is produced by bees that feed on the flowers of the manuka plant - a member of the genus Leptospermum...Liquid Iron
May 21, 2010
What is Liquid Iron? Liquid Iron is an important dietary mineral regularly prescribed by nutritionists and naturopaths as a form of supplementation to those with low blood-Iron levels. It is often sold as a complex that contains other herbs, vitamins...What are Vibrational Essences?
May 20, 2010
Vibrational essences (commonly referred to as flower essences) use the vital force of plants and other substances to assist the body’s natural healing process. They are normally produced in a liquid form, sometimes in an ointment/crème form and are...What is energy healing?
May 20, 2010
Energy healing is all about vibrations. Through touch and distant touch, a healer aims to restore the natural healing process by manipulating, channeling and balancing the energy fields around the body. There are many energy healing practices, including: Reiki...What You Need to Know About Boron & Boron Deficiency
May 20, 2010
What is Boron? Boron is a trace element and is thought to prevent calcium loss and the demineralization of bones. For this reason it is used in the treatment of arthritis, osteoporosis and the menopause; amongst others. It is thought to facilitate...
