nutrition and lifestyle medicine for a balanced life
Life today exposes us to an array of toxins and chemicals on a daily basis making it almost impossible to live a toxin-free life. There are ways however to reduce your exposure to toxins and support your liver. Your liver needs many nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants to function properly, and […]
We all get stressed from time to time, and our body’s stress response is our innate survival mechanism to keep us alert and ready in the face of danger. This is perfect if you’re running from a tiger or chasing your next meal, but the problem with modern day stresses – like relationship issues, financial […]
Another magnificent superfood to add to your super-duper stash of superfoods. If you haven’t tried maca yet, I urge you to do so. Magnificent maca Yes, I think maca is truly magnificent. It’s been enjoyed for thousands of years by the Peruvians, even though it may be a recent discovery for the likes of you […]
If your only association with cinnamon is Christmas candles and apple pie, then keep reading. Cinnamon is simply sensational. It tastes great, is versatile and has many therapeutic uses from prevention of diabetes to being an aphrodisiac. Prevention of diabetes Cinnamon has the ability to regulate blood sugar levels by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Insulin […]
Many people go through periods of feeling depressed, sad and demotivated. Sometimes these feelings simply pass on their own yet often these feelings of low mood and lack of motivation are caused by an imbalance of “happy chemicals” in the brain. Serotonin, our happy chemical is made from food. Getting the correct nutrients into your […]
We’ve been told for years to avoid the sunlight and slather on chemical sunscreens to avoid the “damaging effects of UV radiation”. Now however, the viewpoint is beginning to change. Recent research shows that the suns rays actually do more good than harm. Recent studies underly the importance of vitamin D for optimum health but […]
You are probably aware that probiotics are good for you. You will have heard the terms “friendly” and “beneficial bacteria” and that they are good for your digestive tract, but do you really know why these tiny organisms are so beneficial? It’s an interesting concept that we have billions of bacteria residing in our […]
Spirulina and chlorella are superfoods you may have heard about but maybe you don’t know why they’re so good for you. Here’s the lowdown on the wonders of the green powders. Spirulina A micro algae named Spirulina Platensis. It’s collected or farmed in fresh water and is an easy algae to digest due to its […]