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Viruses and bacteria cause colds, not cold weather, however cold weather can reduce immune function in some individuals making them more susceptible to catching a cold or flu....
Testing the status of our health is vital. We have various options available so it's not necessary to wait until symptoms appear....
As with all our other organs, our eyes degenerate as a natural consequence of ageing so it's important to take care of them to keep them as healthy as possible....
Our bodies should be able to maintain their levels of acidity and alkalinity naturally...
Methylation is a biochemical process involved in many important functions in the body...
B Vitamins are water soluble, which means they dissolve in water and can't be stored in the body....
Omega 3 Oils are anti-inflammatory, whereas in high doses, Omega 6 Oils can be pro-inflammatory....
A healthy lifestyle gives your body the best chance of being able to fight off immune insults....
It's important to consider what we are filling our minds with because our mental health can have a profound impact on our physical health....
Sugar is highly addictive and studies have shown that it has the same effect on the brain as cocaine because it impacts the same reward systems in the brain....
With the onset of winter and lots of bugs in the air, your immune system has to work extra hard to fight off germs and keep you healthy. Here are some tips to help:...
Many people experience more than one of these stressful events at a time, which increases the risk for stress related diseases like heart disease, depression or anxiety as well as increased susceptibility to infectious diseases even ...
Have you over-indulged over the holidays? Are you suffering from fatigue, bloating, excess weight, feeling low, skin conditions, PMT, bad breath, etc? Would you like to clean up your system and feel full of energy? Then you would ...
“This Skinny Raspberry Frozen Yogurt is so easy to make and you would never guess that it was low-calorie and sweetened with only honey.”...
“This Cherry Coconut Smoothie probably isn’t filling enough for breakfast, but it makes a great snack when you need that 2:00 pick me up. Only 115 calories a serving, this Cherry Coconut Smoothie will help to curb your sweet cravings ...
These pretty kiwi fruit ice blocks are great as a healthy snack or to cool off on at hot summer’s day. They only take 10 minutes to make and require very few ingredients....
“Watermelon, Blackberry, and Mint Salad-this simple and beautiful fruit salad is refreshing and perfect for any hot summer day!”...
“Now you can skip the ice cream maker, skip the added sugar and spend five minutes food processing your way to the easiest, creamiest homemade frozen yogurt to ever cross your lips.”...
“Blueberries, leafy greens, almond butter, cinnamon, cayenne and even the Maca powder (optional) offer anti-inflammatory qualities so you are ready for anything with this one!”...
Citrullus lanatus is a plant species in the family Cucurbitaceae, a vine-like flowering plant originally from West Africa. It is cultivated for its fruit....
A cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus, and is a fleshy drupe. The cherry fruits of commerce are usually obtained from a limited number of species such as cultivars of the sweet cherry, Prunus avium....
The kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry is the edible berry of a woody vine in the genus Actinidia. The most common cultivar group of kiwifruit is oval, about the size of a large hen’s egg....
The garden strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria. It is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness....
The raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus; the name also applies to these plants themselves. Raspberries are perennial with ...
Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Species in the section Cyanococcus are the most common fruits sold as “blueberries” and are native to North ...
Even in sunny South Africa, more and more people are deficient in Vitamin D. This is due to the fact that people wear sunscreen to prevent sun damage from harmful UV rays and also because we spend more time indoors, working or playing ...
The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family, hybrids among these species within the Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera....
Clean eating is not a quick fix, but rather a long-term solution. When you start thinking about your health in the long-term, it enables you to break it up into achievable steps that will ensure that you achieve more success in ...