The brain-boosting benefits of Omega-3
There have been many fads going around amongst the health-conscious community, but are Omega-3 fatty acids one of these?
Why you don’t have to drink 8 glasses of water to be healthy
Why you don’t have to drink 8 glasses of water to be healthy We’ve all heard the “drinking 8 glasses of water daily will make you healthier” saying, but where did this recommendation come from, and how accurate is it? It is a known fact [...]
5 Super effective natural energy boosters
It ALL starts with heavy eyelids. Then your head starts to bob as you nod off at your desk. Your to-do list never seems to get done, and when that afternoon slump sets in, you begin to feel like something has been slipped into your drink
Vitamins and minerals – how much of them do I really need?
Ever since vitamins were discovered to be important to maintain health and well-being the controversial question that has been asked is how much vitamins does my body need?
Energy tip #136 – The top 5 foods to beat any cold or flu
Feel a cold coming on? While fighting the flu is incredibly hard, there are foods that may help ease your symptoms and help keep your immune system strong.
De-stress and revitaliser
What is your reaction to the first Christmas jingle you hear and the realisation that, yet another Christmas season is approaching? Is it one of anticipation or dread?
Addicted and unwell
Something has gone horribly wrong in our relationship with food, the source of our physical energy. Until the 1970s the average human body weight had been remarkably constant over time suggesting the operation of a balanced biological system with effective appetite control mechanisms at work
The 2000 Steps programme- realistic goals to make a significant difference to the obesity epidemic
As one new dieting craze relentlessly follows another, endorsed by yet another group of willing celebrities, it seems the diet industry has more to do with selling dreams than reality.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Estimates of the number of children affected in developed countries vary between 10 and 20%, with many more boys being affected than girls
5 myths about hydration, busted!
We’re not denying that just a 1 to 2 percent drop in hydration levels can lead to dehydration symptoms such as impaired performance, fatigue and general thirstiness, water is essential but not magical.