Reducing salt in our diet To reduce the amount of salt in your diet, slowly reduce your intake (over several weeks), then completely avoid adding salt at the table, and when cooking or preparing meals. Salt is a chemical compound (electrolyte) made up of sodium and chloride. It is commonly used to preserve and flavour…
How to create a morning routine A morning routine is said to boost happiness, increase productivity, reduce stress levels and get you grounded and settled for the day. It’s about getting started on the ‘right foot’. A morning routine also allows you to start your morning with intention, rather than letting the day run away…
Common allergies An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to an allergen or ‘trigger’ that is typically harmless to most people. Examples of allergies include hay fever, asthma, eczema, hives and food allergy. Estimates suggest that about one person in four is allergic to something and roughly half of all allergy sufferers are children. The…
Cardiovascular fitness will up your game If you wish to improve at a particular sport or activity, you need to do a little extra each week and train in a way that’s specific to your chosen sport. Performance specific training is very important, especially if you wish to improve and avoid unnecessary injury. If you’re…
Oily Skin Under Control Oily skin occurs when sebaceous glands produce a high level of sebum (oil) on the skin. Often, people with oily skin have large pores and are prone to acne as well as shine. Anyone who’s ever experienced greasy or oily skin knows that it can be frustrating to deal with at…
Natural ways to get healthy If you’re looking for natural ways to get healthy and you’ve ever thought about taking a supplement of some kind or eating more of a certain superfood, you’ve probably read a lot of posts and blogs about different kinds of superfoods. There are so many superfoods out there, so where do…
How to care wounds A skin wound that doesn’t heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic wound. Some of the many causes of chronic (ongoing) skin wounds can include trauma, burns, skin cancers, infection or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes. Wounds that take a long time to…
Ways to Improve Your Memory Your brain’s hippocampus, i.e. the memory center, is especially able to grow new cells and it’s now known that your hippocampus regenerates throughout your entire lifetime (even into your 90s), provided you give it the tools to do so. These “tools” are primarily lifestyle-based, which is wonderful news. You don’t…
10 tips for good eye health Changes to the health of your eyes can happen gradually and you may not have any obvious signs of disease. It is important to have your eyes checked on a regular basis by an optometrist or other eye care health professional. Most vision problems are avoidable or can be…
Healthy Add-Ins for Your Shakes Smoothie boosters—those little extras we like to add to our shakes are a great way to tailor your favorite blend. Need extra calories or protein in your shake? There’s an add-in for that. Not getting enough fiber? A boost of fruits, vegetables and seeds in your smoothie might do the trick. Maybe you’re just…
