Our bodies are made up of around 60% water. Water makes up about 90% of the blood. We cannot survive without water. As we age our cells are not able to absorb water well. This is due to all the toxins that a person absorbs over the years from their diet, environment and chemicals thatContinue reading “Top 9 Benefits of Drinking Water”
Category Archives: Health
A Beginner’s Guide to being Healthy
January was all about New Year resolutions but how many have been able to stick to their resolutions? Most people believe that once the new year kicks in they have to become super healthy and fit. The first week they will throw away all the foods in their kitchen cupboards, go on a 7-day juiceContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to being Healthy”
Different Methods of Detoxification
As Detox January comes to a close I have put together a post about all the different ways you can detoxify the body. Detoxification is a great way of giving the digestive system a rest and ridding the body of accumulated toxins. I will be talking about fasting, juicing, colon detoxification, skin brushing and more.Continue reading “Different Methods of Detoxification”
Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe
This is a great simple smoothie that will boost your immune system. Particularly great for the dark, long winter months. Immune Boosting Smoothie ingredients Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until lovely and smooth. More smoothie recipes I have many more smoothie recipes aimed at boosting the immune system and supporting yourContinue reading “Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe”
My top 5 Immune Boosting Foods
Winter is a time when it is very easy to catch a cold or the flu. If you have a strong immune system you are unlikely to become ill. A diet high in sugar, processed foods and too much caffeine will lower your immune system and open the door to illness. There are a lotContinue reading “My top 5 Immune Boosting Foods”
Detox Smoothie Recipe
As we continue with detox January this is another alkalising detox smoothie packed full of goodness. Detox Smoothie Ingredients Place all the ingredients in a blender with some ice and blend until lovely and smooth. Enjoy! I have plenty of smoothie recipes for you to try. Each one is packed with nutritional benefits and aimedContinue reading “Detox Smoothie Recipe”
3 Day Cleanse
A 3 day cleanse is great for giving the digestive system a rest and rebooting your health, especially after a period like Christmas when we all tend to overindulge. You can do this cleanse any time during the year. A change of season is a good time to do a cleanse or any time weContinue reading “3 Day Cleanse”
What is PCOS? (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects many women worldwide. My sister and I both have been diagnosed with the condition. Although I do not have any cysts on my ovaries, I do have the symptoms. I have had it for a long time without realising it. Looking back I did have acne in my 20s, very irregularContinue reading “What is PCOS? (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)”
Tips on Reading Food Labels
How many of you stop to read the labels on the food you purchase? With diseases like cancer, heart disease, and obesity on the rise, it is so important to fuel the body with the correct nutrients. I am a strong advocate for cooking everything fresh from scratch, so you know exactly what you haveContinue reading “Tips on Reading Food Labels”
Fighting Dementia: Food For The Brain
With all the recent talk about dementia in the news lately, because life expectancy has increased, meaning that there will be a higher percentage of people over the age of 70 suffering from dementia, I thought I would put together a small and simple post covering the symptoms of dementia, and what foods to avoid andContinue reading “Fighting Dementia: Food For The Brain”