Blueberries
Blueberries are full of health benefits and help brain function, reduce inflammation and protect us from infection. Blueberries are very small but loaded in nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese. They are very low in carbohydrates, unlike some other fruits, and contain high levels of anti-oxidants, predominantly bioflavonoids. The active component of these […]
Have a Date and Lose Weight
They have been used medicinally for over 8,000 years and still not out-dated. Dates contain an array of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, unsaturated fatty acids and fibre. Rich in magnesium, dates help regulate the cardiovascular system. Rich in potassium, they help lower blood pressure. They strengthen the bones, reducing the incidence of osteoporosis. They are satisfying […]
More Benefits of Coconut Oil
Even though coconut oil contains almost 90% saturated fats, these are not harmful in the way that other saturated fats are. Moreover, they improve our cholesterol profile, by reducing total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol, compared with soybean oil. Coconut oil reduces the likelihood of the cholesterol in the body being […]
Let’s Go Coconuts!!!
Coconuts are nature’s source of glowing health and healthy fats. Every part of the coconut entails an endless stream of ideas. Coconut water can be made into drinks or taken straight up, or incorporated in a variety of recipes as a substitute for milk. The flesh can be grated and used to flavour dishes, or […]
Trans Fatty Acids – Which vegetable fats are the healthy ones?
We have been told that vegetable fats or oils are healthier for us than animal fats, but do we know the difference between these various vegetable fats? Firstly, to distinguish between fats and oils, we may think that oils are healthier, and most oils are vegetable oils. Fats, by definition, are solid at room temperature […]
The Traditional Turmeric Health Drink
JAMU KUNYIT is the traditional Indonesian wonder juice with family recipes handed down through generations for over 5,000 years. This elixir has claims to treat all manner of illnesses, including liver and kidney disorders, heart disease, skin diseases, depression and preventing metastases in cancer. There are many variations on this recipe, but here is one […]
Another Powerful Anti-oxidant: Green Tea
Anti-oxidants are naturally occurring compounds in foods that inhibit inflammation, help slow down the ageing process and help prevent chronic diseases, especially cancer. Anti-oxidants assist the defence mechanisms which enable your body to fight infections and diseases. Another herb, which has been enjoyed as a beverage for more than five thousand years, is green tea. […]
Foods that fight Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a major health issue that can lead to serious health disorders such as diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease and dementia amongst others. A common cause of this chronic inflammation begins with inflammation in the gut caused by foods which have not been properly digested, by allergens and by parasites in the […]
NATURAL THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
What sort of natural therapies are available for children? What about homœopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, osteopathy, shiatsu, remedial massage, ear candling, reflexology and nutritional therapy? All natural therapies are suitable for children. However there is less compliance with herbal medicines than with homœopathic medicines which are tasteless and are administered as drops or as pillules […]