There is an increase in diseases such as Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease and Obesity. The correlation between this and our exposure to harmful toxins, and poor quality food cannot be ignored. For this reason, many people are beginning to embrace a plant food diet. On average, due to the advances in Science, we have the…

Avocados are rife with essential, health-promoting nutrients, which aid our bodies to maintain maximum vitality and remain free from disease. Each Avocado oozes in excess of 25 essential nutrients including Iron, Magnesium, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Potassium and Vitamin E. This wholesome food has received a bad reputation with dieters for containing a high fat…

It seems that everywhere you turn, people are cutting meat out of their diet. If they arent looking for organic meats, then they are avoiding it altogether. They revert to diets that exclude pesticides and other chemicals. Some people stop at the vegetarian level. More often than not, however, people are choosing to adopt a…

This delectable, heart-shaped fruit is amongst the top ten when it comes to antioxidant value. The Strawberry has long been known for its healing abilities. The Romans used it for medicinal purposes, treating inflammation, kidney stones, gout, and fevers. Possibly due to its detoxifying capabilities, it was also used to cure bad breath! Bad breath…

Upon making the choice to go vegan, the first thing friends and family asked me was, How will you get your protein? When people think protein, they think of meat, like a fat, juicy steak or a pork chop rubbed down with barbecue spices. Im not one of those people, however. As a vegan, my…

Health checks are a way for you to take control of your well-being. Regular health checks are an easy way to know what screenings and exams you need to help spot any irregularities going on inside your body. They can help find health issues before they start, which gives you a better chance for treatment…

Not everyone has the same tastes in diet. Some people restrict certain foods, like grains or dairy products, due to medical issues, such as allergies or intolerances. Other people cut meat from their diet, choosing to live a vegetarian lifestyle. The latter is what applies to me. When I gave up the decision to give…

Who doesnt love to be touched by a skilled and gentle professional? A therapeutic massage can relax tense muscles and make our cares go away for a little while. But while it might seem like just a luxury, massage actually offers a powerful boost to health and well-being. Even traditional medical practitioners are beginning to…

Unless you live under a rock, you probably know why it is important to be healthy. Health is key to living a happy life. When we are healthy, we are more likely to be confident, productive, joyful, focused, and resilient to disease. But what does it mean to actually live a healthy lifestyle? A New…

It is commonly known that sharp chest pains, or a pain that carries down the neck and into the arm (or both arms) is likely a sign of an imminent heart attack. This particular warning is hopefully significant enough to encourage you to call the emergency services immediately. Best advice is to do so whilst…