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BPA and Phthalates Be Gone!

BPA and Phthalates Be Gone!

on Jan 30 2020
Plastics are heavily utilised in today’s society to manufacture various products that we all choose to use on a daily basis. However, are you aware that the chemical compounds BPA and Phthalates used in the manufacturing process of plastics may actually be harmful to your health? Let’s take a look at some of the chemicals [...]
Top 10 foods high in lycopene

Top 10 foods high in lycopene

on Jan 30 2020
The foods you consume daily are among the biggest factors affecting the quality of your health. It makes good sense to choose foods that are nutrient dense and offer some benefit to the body rather than just eating empty calories. One of the best choices you can make is to regularly consume foods containing high amounts [...]
Libido Support: Herbs and Lifestyle Tips

Libido Support: Herbs and Lifestyle Tips

on Jan 30 2020
After a long day working or looking after your family, having sex might be the last thing you might feel like doing at bedtime. But a healthy sex life is important to your wellbeing and your relationship, so what can you do to spark things up again?Herbal medicine can also play a helpful role in [...]
Blackstrap Molasses Recipes

Blackstrap Molasses Recipes

on Jan 30 2020
Have you ever wondered what that black syrupy stuff is doing in Nan’s pantry? What does she use it for? Why does she use it? Hmmm… She uses it to make delicious goodies! Plus it’s full of nutrients!Blackstrap molasses is great for all ages, not just for Nan’s! Besides it’s the grandkids that get to [...]
8 Indoor Plants To Help You Sleep Better

8 Indoor Plants To Help You Sleep Better

on Jan 28 2020
When it comes to a getting a restful night’s sleep we don’t think of decorating our bedrooms with some new folia. However, adding in a couple of select indoor plants could help you to be drifting off to dreamland in no time at all. Here are our top 8 plants to help you sleep better:1. [...]
Herb of the Month:  Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa)

Herb of the Month: Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa)

on Jan 28 2020
Also known as Chinese Foxglove, Rehmannia is a herb traditionally used in Chinese Herbal Medicine for fevers, some cases of dry mouth and constipation. ¹ It is also anti-inflammatory and in western herbal medicine is commonly used to help support adrenal function. ¹ This herb grows natively in Korea, China and Japan, exhibiting yellowish or [...]
Methylation: What it is and why your B vitamins matter

Methylation: What it is and why your B vitamins matter

on Jan 28 2020
What is Methylation and why does it matter? Have you heard of Methylation? It’s a buzz word popping up all over the natural health world at the moment and might sound a tad involved and complicated. But it’s really quite simple, I promise. Methylation is the transfer of a chemical group, called a ‘methyl group’ (a [...]
The benefits of Magnesium Chelate

The benefits of Magnesium Chelate

on Jan 24 2020
What is Magnesium? Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and plays several important roles. It is found in the earth, sea, plants, animals and humans. About 60% of the magnesium in your body is found in the bones, while the rest is in muscles, soft tissues and fluids including blood. It is [...]
3 Great Reasons to Add Psyllium Husks to Your Diet

3 Great Reasons to Add Psyllium Husks to Your Diet

on Jan 23 2020
Psyllium, also called isobgol or ispaghula, is a plant native to India and Pakistan. The seed husks of Psyllium are rich in soluble fibre - which simply means the fibre soaks up water - and with this water the little husks turn into a gel-like substance that is great for digestive health. Here are our [...]
What is Blackstrap Molasses?

What is Blackstrap Molasses?

on Jan 23 2020
Blackstrap mo-what???You know that black syrupy stuff found in Nan’s pantry. It’s blackstrap molasses! To make it perfectly clear, blackstrap molasses isn’t just for Nan, it can be beneficial to almost all age groups (excluding infants).Okay, but why, you ask!? Because it contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, that’s why!What is blackstrap molasses really [...]
What is Wheat Germ?

What is Wheat Germ?

on Jan 23 2020
One germ that you need!One aspect of healthy living is keeping nasty germs in check, but there’s one germ that’s worthwhile to consume regularly, that’s wheat germ! What is Wheat Germ?The germ of a grain is the nucleus, or the embryo, of the grain which germinates to reproduce the plant.It’s a small portion of the grain – [...]
Foods That Support Healthy Testosterone Levels

Foods That Support Healthy Testosterone Levels

on Jan 23 2020
Men's testosterone levels peak at age 20 and then slowly decline for the rest of their lives. Drops in testosterone can cause reduced libido, a loss of physical strength, lower energy levels and a lack of initiative. Testosterone also plays a key role in both men and women when you're working out to try and achieve [...]
Benefits of Paw Paw Ointment

Benefits of Paw Paw Ointment

on Jan 23 2020
The Paw Paw (also known as papaya) fruit comes from trees that are native to the eastern United States. It is considered to be a delicious fruit that has a taste that is a cross between a mango and a banana. It is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients that provide wonderful health benefits.  The fruit [...]
What Are Tissue Salts?

What Are Tissue Salts?

on Jan 21 2020
Tissue salts are homoeopathic preparations of minerals found naturally occurring in the human body. There are 12 main tissue salts first formulated by Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler, in 1873. He believed that these salts needed to be in balance in all living cells to support overall health and combat a variety of conditions. The twelve main [...]
Beginners Swimming Workout Plan

Beginners Swimming Workout Plan

on Jan 09 2020
Swimming is an excellent activity for keeping fit, staying healthy and relieving stress. As swimming is a low-impact workout, it is recommended for people of all ages. If you’re not sure how to start swimming for exercise, take a look at our beginners swimming workout plan below: Try the following work out for the first [...]
Making Easiyo yogurt - frequently asked questions

Making Easiyo yogurt - frequently asked questions

on Jan 09 2020
  All About EasiYo Yogurt Why should I make my own yogurt? Why is Easiyo yogurt so good for you? Can I recycle the yogurt sachets? What cultures are in EasiYo yogurt? Do EasiYo yogurt mixes contain gluten? Do EasiYo yogurt mixes contain soy? I’m vegetarian. Is EasiYo yogurt suitable for me? Can I use a yogurt sachet past its best before date? I’ve made [...]
5 foods to boost your Vitamin K2 intake

5 foods to boost your Vitamin K2 intake

on Jan 09 2020
Boosting your Dietary Intake of Vitamin K2! The difference in actions between Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2 are reflected in both their roles in the body and the foods they are found in. Whilst the liver utilizes Vitamin K1 - found in nature as phylloquinones from dark leafy greens – to support normal blood-clotting, Vitamin K2 [...]