Ginger has a long history of medicinal use dating back 2,500 years. Traditionally used as a digestive aid to relieve nausea, diarrhea and bloating, ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties are also useful in the treatment of cancer, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Numerous studies are confirming that ginger has anti-metastatic properties that inhibit many types of cancer. Here […]
How did it become popular? Spirulina grows naturally in highly alkaline subtropical and tropical lakes. It was a staple of the Aztec diet, but its popularity as a health food began after it was discovered growing in Lake Texaco in the 70s. Recently, many health experts have become aware of its benefits and are recommending […]
Not saying you need totally abstain, but being aware of some of these nasty ingredients might help you think twice! 1. Lunchmeat (hotdogs, bacon, ham, cured meats, corned beef, smoked fish or any other type of processed meat). Why? These foods almost always contain nitrites and Nitrates – two closely related chemicals used for centuries […]
Let’s get straight to the point – these are some of the worst foods you can eat. They should be avoided if you’re serious about your health. I’m not telling you to never eat them ever again – I’m just saying to leave them off your shopping list and to switch to healthier alternatives – […]
Tomatoes are so common in our diet today that it’s strange to think they were once considered poisonous and used only for decorative purposes. Super antioxidant More recently tomatoes have become a hot health topic because of their high content of lycopene – the important antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red colour and helps mop […]
Grown in the mountains of Peru, maca root powder is sometimes called “Peruvian ginseng” or “Nature’s Viagra”. Traditional cultures consider it a magical symbol of youth and it has long been appreciated for its positive effects on energy levels, mental function, fertility and libido. Maca is an adaptogen – a substance that exerts a beneficial […]
The plant-based diet – what does that mean exactly? Is it like being a vegan or a vegetarian? Do you live off nuts and seeds? I’m a licensed nutritionist who follows a whole food, plant-based diet, so I’m better positioned than most to help demystify some common misconceptions and perhaps encourage you to lead a […]
Stress has a negative effect on your immune system – no surprise here. You’ve probably noticed how easily you seem to catch a cold when you’re dealing with work woes, relationship problems or in the middle of exams. That’s because chronic stress causes us to overproduce cortisol, a stress hormone which depletes immunity and makes […]
The Dalai Lama compares our planet to our house. We need to take care of it if we genuinely want happiness for our family, ourselves, our children, our friends and all the other creatures we share this great house with. If we think of our planet as our house, we automatically feel concern for our […]
IMMUNE BOOSTERS – AND BUSTERS How often do you think about the health your immune system? Do you catch a cold before topping up on vitamin C or popping an Echinacea capsule or two? Knowing how diet and lifestyle habits affect your immunity is a vital part of protecting your overall health – and avoiding […]
To this day, mainstream medicine largely ignores the science proving diet as protective against illness, including cancer. Some doctors say “watch what you eat”, but that’s about as far as the nutritional advice goes. Those of us who are informed know that the food we eat on a regular basis does matter! The “magic” ingredient […]
Vitamin D – are YOU getting enough? Even if you’re lucky enough to live in a region that gets a lot of sunshine, when daylight, sunlight and temperature levels fall, so do our energy levels. Lethargy and sluggishness are especially common in winter, when we spend more time indoors, as is increased susceptibility to seasonal […]