In the Western world refined sugar has become an obsession. What was once considered a luxury, a delicacy or a treat for very special occasions has become almost impossible to avoid. I’m not talking about sugar that naturally occurs in fruits and vegetables, but refined sugar, an addictive substance that wreaks havoc on the body. …
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Why I Don’t Wear a Bra
I haven’t regularly worn a bra now for many years, so many that I actually can’t remember exactly when but I am guessing at least 15 years. When I first stopped wearing a bra it was because I read some research that suggested that the underwires in a bra acted as a kind of antennae…
5 Reasons to Drink Water When You Get Out of Bed
Flush out toxins Toxins build up in your body overnight, especially in your liver, kidneys and bowels. Drinking water as soon as you get up helps to remove these toxins as well as uric acid from the kidneys. Early morning hydration also helps to keep your bowel healthy and helps to prevent constipation. Increased Energy…
New Year
Happy New Year everyone. What has this New Year got in store for you? Have you already written out your goals for 2016? Maybe you have some big plans for 2016 or maybe you just have a general idea of this being time for new beginnings, a fresh start, an opportunity to make something in your life…
5 Ways You Can Survive Christmas with Your Health Intact
No matter how hard you try you’d have to be either a saint or a hermit to get through the Christmas period without succumbing to at least a few of it’s excesses: excess of any type of food, excess of sugar, excess of alcohol, excess of stress and too many late nights. If you are…
Benefits of Probiotics
What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are bacteria that line your digestive tract and support your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and fight infection. Your good gut bacteria is also responsible for: Producing vitamin B-12, butyrate and vitamin K2. Aids absorption of B12, iron, magnesium, fatty acids and glucose. Crowding out bad bacteria, yeast and fungi. Creating…