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STRESSED? – How to lower it naturally
When it comes to stress, it is important to understand that it is not the actual stressors that are the problem, it is how we react to them. You could have 10 people who are subjected to the same stressors, maybe losing their job, financial worries, running late for...
Exercise for Weight Loss
There is a common misconception that when it comes to exercise to lose weight, the number of calories burned is the only goal. The more calories you burn, the more weight you will lose. Research is now showing that rather than just the number of calories burned during...
OILS ‘AINT OILS – THE TRUTH ABOUT FATS AND OILS
For many years, we have been hearing conflicting advice about fats. We have been told that the only way to weight loss is by adhering to a low fat diet, to stop eating saturated fats because it will cause a heart attack, and it seems that the opinion on what fats are...
Weight loss strategies
Losing weight is often a challenge, but with these helpful strategies, it can be made easier. PORTION SIZES: Controlling portion sizes is an important part of successful weight loss. Use a smaller dinner plate. This will decrease the amount of food served, but...
Sugar – time to lick the habit
Sugar – children love it, adults love it. I don’t eat THAT much, so it can’t be TOO bad for me, and it gives me a great little “pick me up” when I have that mid afternoon slump. Sound familiar? How much sugar do we actually eat, and how bad is it really for us? When...
Constipation
Constipation – it’s something most of us have suffered from at various times. There is a tendency to just put up with it, maybe take a laxative and forget about it. But it is important to understand that, like any other condition of the body, there is always an...
12 WAYS TO PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS
Tried every fad diet there is but still not losing weight? Or maybe you lose weight, only to put it back on plus more? The problem with all of the weight loss “programs” is that they don’t treat the underlying causes of weight gain and they force you to live by...
High blood pressure – lowering it naturally
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO NATURALLY REDUCE IT. If you are suffering from elevated blood pressure, there are plenty of things you can do to help lower it naturally. Implementing dietary and lifestyle changes can have a positive impact on blood...
10 reasons to eat organic
1. It’s good for your health ... The average Australian consumes 2kg of food additives each year, many of which are linked to food intolerances, allergies and behavioural difficulties in children. The consumption of these additives also puts enormous pressure on our...
Hayfever – natural remedies
Spring is in the air – and with it the itches and sniffles of hayfever. If you suffer from seasonal hayfever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, there are natural ways to help reduce the frequency of, and alleviate those irritating symptoms of sneezing, a runny...
Healthy Bones
For years people have been told that to have healthy, strong bones you need to increase your intake of calcium. But, as with most things, it isn’t quite that simple. Yes, bones do need calcium, but that is just a small part of a very complex picture. They also need...
Healthy Ageing
Each generation of Australians is living a longer life, but when that life becomes beset with health problems and pain, the quality of life diminishes. Is there a key to living a long AND healthy life? Sure, genetics play a part, but how about a healthy diet and a...
Chia – The Miracle Seed
The many reasons to include Chia Seeds in your daily diet Chia seeds are packed with loads of nutrition and should be included in your every day diet. Omega 3 is required by every cell in your body, and is essential for healthy brain and nervous system function and...
Have an Avocado a Day
Although most people think of it as a vegetable, avocado is actually a fruit, and is packed full of nutrition. It contains vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium (1 avocado has the same potassium as 2-3 bananas), fiber,...
Mind and body connection
Most people aren’t aware of the incredibly powerful connection between the mind and body. They suffer from an ailment and consider it to be a physical condition only. It is only when awareness of the connection between emotions, attitudes and belief systems is...