Health
Good health is an overall state of wellness on all levels of your being; physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Approaching our health holistically doesn’t mean that we have to exclusively choose between ‘alternative’ or ‘conventional’ medicine practices. Both have their valid place and deserve respect. When it comes to your health, I encourage unison, an open mind, educated choices, realistic goals, flexibility, balance and seeking professional advice.
Food fuels us to sustain our life. It can also unite families in celebration, nourish our souls and give us a satisfying outlet for creativity. I think the timing of my Oxfam... (read more)
Initially, it can be pretty stressful knowing that you are cooking for someone with a health condition directly affected by what they put into their mouth. I’ve lived in a... (read more)
Lactose intolerant diet:The low down: Milk (cow, goat, sheep, human…) contains a sugar called lactose, which is normally broken down by an enzyme called lactase. If your... (read more)
Hatha yoga – the foundation of all yoga styles and is an easy-to-learn basic form of yoga. It incorporates Asanas (postures), Pranayama (regulated breathing),... (read more)
Margarine became extremely popular when it was heavily marketed about 40 years ago, as the ‘heart-healthy’ alternative to ‘heart unfriendly’ butter. The... (read more)
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)Burn! You’re pretty darn lucky if you’ve reached (or passed) your teens without fearing a trip to the loo because of the dreaded burning... (read more)
Each month, the inner lining of the uterus builds up in preparation for a possible pregnancy. After ovulation, if the egg is not fertilised by a sperm, no pregnancy occurs and the... (read more)
From a nutritional perspective, chicken eggs are one of the best compact foods found in nature, providing 11 different vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, healthy fats (... (read more)
Armpits are designed to sweat for a good reason. However, a morning spray or roll of products designed to stop this natural process has actually become a normal part of most of... (read more)
Even if you do manage to catch some shut-eye en-route, sleep quality is generally compromised. The combination of poor sleep and being out of sync with your body clock combine... (read more)