All posts tagged: vitality

[Infographic] Reformer Pilates Exercises Suitable For Beginners

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and incorporating a regular fitness routine into your lifestyle is beneficial for both your body and your brain! Mind-body workouts are underestimated as a fantastic way of conditioning both your body and incorporating mindfulness into your practice. Pilates is one of those important mind-body workouts and

Mindfulness tips and tricks directly from a Buddhist Monk

We had the pleasure to have dinner with a Tibetan Monk. We were keen to learn some practical tips on meditation, and this is the shortened introductory steps for beginners: Sit upright in a comfortable and quiet room Place your hands on your knees, palms down Tilt your head slightly down, and relax your eyes

Eating right for your blood type

Eat Right 4 Your Type was written by Dr Peter J. D’Adamo. It was on the New York Times best seller list and a whopping 7 million copies have been sold world wide. This book has been recognized world wide and is available in 65 languages. “So?” you may ask. “What’s all this hype about

[Recipe] Peas & pasta

This delicious recipe is super easy to make and yields about 4 servings. For a healthier option, opt for whole wheat pasta instead of white pasta. Remember to always read the nutritional label. Persons suffering from gallbladder disease should consume food that are lower than 3g saturated fat per 100g serving. Ingredients 3 tbsp Olive

[Recipe] Red lentil curry soup

This delicious, gallbladder-friendly recipe is perfect for the upcoming cold winter nights in South Africa. It is easy to prepare and super healthy. Remember, some food types effect each of us differently. You have to find out what works for you. Don’t be afraid to edit some recipes to suit your needs. Ingredients 1 tbsp

The importance of B Vitamins

There are 8 B vitamins in the B Vitamin Complex – B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12. These vitamins are some of the most important vitamins our bodies need. B vitamins help our bodies to run smoothly and to its full capacity. B12 Vitamins can be found in meat, fish, and dairy products.

[Testimonial] Ozone Therapy and Headaches

Ozone is able to detox each and every cell in the body. It is important to go for regular treatments as your body needs time to get rid of all the built up toxins. Ozone Therapy can help relieve headaches by reducing stress & anxiety, improving blood circulation, neutralize carbon monoxide poisoning and Ozone neutralizes

The Benefits of Meditation

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years by almost all nations. Each era, country or race had their own interpretation of meditation, but we all did it. Meditation is a state where you either push all thoughts from your mind or where you only focus on one individual thought, usually an unsolved issue or

Red or White? What is the better wine choice?

Red wine, as a health improver, has been studied for many years. Findings have been, that drinking appropriate amounts of red wine can actually promote a longer life span, reduce development of heart disease and in some cases even help prevent cancer. Even though none of the above has been proven medically, we do know

[Recipe] Bocconcini and Basil Turkish Pizza

This delicious pizza recipe is easy to prep and serves 4. Ingredients: 400g Turkish Bread, halved horizontally 2/3cup (170g) Tomato passata (tomato puree) or tomato pasta sauce 210g Bocconcini, torn (you can also use mozzarella) Basil leaves, to serve Method: Preheat the oven’s grill to 230ºC. Place the Turkish bread cut-side up on a baking