2013

(Recipe) Stress Relieving Drink

  We live in a very fast paced and stressful world. Making your own juice from fruit and veg will benefit your general health and keep you full of energy. Juicing your fruit and veg does not mean you are making a smoothie. When making this type of juice you will need a de-juicer, which

Diabetes around the World

According to Diabetes UK “ Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. This is because your pancreas doesn’t produce any insulin, or not enough insulin, to help glucose enter your body’s cells – or the insulin that is produced does not work

(Recipe) Apple and Vinegar Detox Drink

                        Start your day with this drink. It will help detox the body getting rid of toxins. The benefits of this drink will include: Balance high cholesterol Reduce signs of sinus infections and sore throats Fight allergies Prevent muscle fatigue Strengthen immune system Increase

Eating smart for your heart

We focus so much time on looking skinny, fit, beautiful and sporting the latest fashions, that we forget about the important things. Although no one will be able to see your heart, lungs, liver etc from the outside that does not mean it isn’t important. Beauty starts within and I’m not talking about your personality.

15 Things you didn’t know about the brain

 When we talk about keeping fit the first things you think of is jogging, cycling and going to the gym, but do you ever think about your brain?  Keeping your brain healthy is very important no matter what age you are. People who focus on keeping their brain fit, may decrease their chances of developing

Happy-workers vs Sad-workers

The amount of people who are unhappy on a daily basis has grown considerable over the past few years. We all live in a fast paced world rushing from one thing to the next. We no longer have time for ourselves to do the things that we love, but rather focusing on keeping our heads

Cervical cancer awareness

More than half a million women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and a quarter million will lose the battle each year. Cervical cancer is where abnormal cells grow on the cervix. The most common cause of cervical cancer is a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) which is transmitted through sexual intercourse. There are

24 Things you didn’t know about beer

We have all at one point in our lives tried steering clear of drinking beer as we all dread the awful “Beer-Belly”. But what if I tell you that beer may be healthier than you think? Beer is typically made of water, barley, hops and yeast. These ingredients may not look like much, a regular

Choosing the right shoe for any type of excercise

Choosing the right shoe for exercise is one of the most important things before engaging in a new sport. Having the right shoe will prevent injury and assist in preventing sore feet and/or knees. Firstly you need to find out what type of arch your foot has. There are three types of feet; low-arched feet,

How fiber works

Unlike other foods fiber can not be digested. After consumption fiber will pass through your stomach, small intestine, colon and out your body relatively intact. There are two types of fibre, insoluble and soluble fibre. Insoluble fiber cannot be dissolved in water. This type of fiber promotes movement of material through the digestive track and