10 ways to ease period pain
1st February 2014
Almost every woman has experienced menstrual cramps at some stage of their life, and if you have then you know they are definitely not an enjoyable experience. They can range from…
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Mint Jelly
8th November 2013
Mint jelly I was looking at some of the mint jellies available on supermarket shelves, and shocked, albeit not surprised at their ingredient list. Why does anyone really need their…
Choosing the right products for that time of the month.
7th November 2013
Ladies, this one is for you. Certain types of pads and tampons contain chemicals that may worsen period pain, cause allergic reactions and irritation, lead to pelvic inflammatory conditions and even…
Love your liver this summer
4th November 2013
Guest post by Hayley Stockbridge The silly season is fast approaching and as summer hits we tend to overindulge. The extra alcohol, rich foods, fatty foods and sugar leaves less…
How to get kids to eat more veggies
19th October 2013
I recently read a fantastic book called “French Children Don’t Throw Food” by Pamela Druckerman, which I highly recommend if you have small kids or are planning to have kids. It…
Enhance Your Health with Probiotics
30th September 2013
Enhance Your Health with Probiotics Top Up Your Good Bugs Your diet and lifestyle play a major role in the balance of bacteria (or bugs) in your body. Amazingly, you…
Bone and Joint Health
28th September 2013
Bone and Joint Health Do you experience swollen and painful joints? Do your knees, hips and knuckles feel like they are on fire? Are you finding it harder to be…
Gelatin – a wibbly wobbly wonder
20th September 2013
When I first read about the health benefits of gelatin a few months ago, I began recommending the consumption of bone broths to my patients with degenerative and inflammatory conditions,…
Foods to stop BLOATING and FARTING: Fermented Foods
18th September 2013
Guest post by Lisa Costa Bir Ever wanted to tame the microbes in your gut? You’re not alone. Complaints such as bloating, irritable bowel and flatulence are very common in…
Quinoa Fritters
22nd June 2013
Quinoa fritters with green goddess sauce This recipe is by Bill Granger, published in Delicious Magazine and also available on Taste.com here. This is such as delicious and healthy recipe I…
Cholesterol
22nd June 2013
Issue 24 - June 2013 Cholesterol The Low-Down On Cholesterol It seems that everyone is talking about cholesterol these days, but do you really know what it is? What can you…
Chicken Rice Soup (Congee)
22nd May 2013
This is a great meal to make when you want something easy to digest or if you or your loved ones are feeling under the weather (perfect for these cooler…
