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Reset your taste buds: how to start living healthy in 3 weeks

by Rebecca Cappelli .

July 23, 2017

Many people ask me how to start a whole foods plant-based lifestyle. Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to start. It is proven to prevent and in some cases...

Do You Really Need to Detox?

by Jaye Tee .

July 21, 2017

Detoxification is the practice of ridding the body of toxins. Most people believe that illnesses can be caused by the accumulation of toxic substances in the body, therefore cleansing regularly...

Detoxing: Simple Rules to Keep In Mind

by Petra Lohse .

July 20, 2017

There is a lot of discussion around detoxing and numerous ways to detox your body. Colon Cleanses, Candida Cleanses and Juice Fasts. Some of them are sound, some of them...

World Health Day Special: Understanding Schizophrenia & Depression

by Dr Shane Varman .

April 03, 2017

Schizophrenia is categorised as a severe mental disorder, which results in changes in behaviour, thinking, memory, speech, thought and even movements. These changes result in significant changes in an individual’s...

Anxiety can be a slippery slope. Before you even realise it, the problem can spiral out of control. The trick is to identify that you have a problem and do...

My First Year As A Working Mum

by Hui Mathews .

March 10, 2017

Dear working / stay at home / entrepreneur / fit / pregnant new mama / future mama, To make sure I captured on paper my first year as a mother,...

Ready, Set, Shop! A Fast-Track Guide To Healthy Shopping

by PurelyB .

June 03, 2016

Queuing up at the supermarket checkout lane? Take a minute off your phone screen and observe what the shopping carts of the customers around you are filled with – very...

Dealing with Your Children’s Indigestion During Chinese New Year

by Jaye Tee .

February 10, 2016

Delicious festive treats will be a staple in any household during the celebrated festivities, and even parents with strict rules tend to ‘loosen up’ a little to allow their children...

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Count Calories

by Jaye Tee .

January 18, 2016

Counting calories is not quite the same as your everyday math equation where a simple calculation is able to draw out an accurate value.

High cholesterol - should I be worried?

by Jaye Tee .

October 23, 2015

We are filled with fear and anxiety when we hear the words ‘high cholesterol’ as for the past few decades, researchers and doctors have claimed that it is the cause...

I Thought I Was Healthy Being a Vegetarian, But I Was Wrong

by Elise B .

July 06, 2015

The term ‘vegetarian’ brings to mind someone who is just glowing with health; it hints at a healthy diet of fresh produce and nourishing foods. But does being a vegetarian...

Sun or Shade - Which is Best For Your Skin?

by Jaye Tee .

June 24, 2015

Smart sunlight exposure is essential for optimal health, as the primary source of vitamin D for most people is solar ultraviolet-B (UVB). But we have been told that unprotected skin...