All posts tagged: vitality

Sweat: The big picture

It is a fact that we all sweat, some more than others. We are all born with sweat glands, which activate as soon as we hit puberty. It has been calculated that women on average have more sweat glands than men, but a man’s sweat glands are more active. The most common cause for sweating

Salvagente’s Ozone Steam Saunas featured in the Leaders in Wellness magazine

Over the last few years Oxygen and Ozone Therapy has become more popular and it is finally starting to get the credit it deserves. Salvagente has come a long way since the opening in 2007. In this 4 page feature we discuss how and where we started, what our name actually means and what we stand for. Our

[Recipe] Bacon, mushroom and cheese pasta

We all love a good pasta, especially when combined with bacon, mushroom and cheese. This delightful recipe serves 8 and contains only 180 calories per serving. Ingredients: 170g Whole wheat pasta 3 slices Turkey bacon 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 Small onion, diced 2 tsp Garlic, minced 2 cups Mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp

Some deaths are preventable

We grew up in a world where illness causes death and there was pretty much nothing you can do about it. Today, that mentality is a thing of the past. According to the World Health Organization, about one-third of all deaths in the world daily, are preventable. Over the years our technology has improved rapidly

[Recipe] Lemon Cheesecake

This delicious cheesecake recipe serves 8. Each serving contains about 80 calories. Ingredients: 2 tbs Cold water 1 Envelope unflavored gelatin 2 tbsp Lemon juice 1/2 cup Skim milk, heated almost to boiling 2 egg whites 1/4 cup Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla 2 cups Cottage cheese, low-fat Lemon zest for garnish Method: In a blender,

[Recipe] Blueberry Ketchup

This delicious ketchup recipe is great for your health. Blueberry ketchup works great on burgers and for dipping chicken nuggets or french fries. This recipe makes about 3 cups of ketchup and can be either be stored in the fridge for 2 weeks of in the freezer for about 1 month. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups

[Recipe] Antioxidant Smoothie with Pomegranate

Get those antioxidants flowing with this delicious smoothie recipe. This recipe serves one. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Pomegranate arils 1 cup Blueberries, frozen 1 Banana, peeled 1/2 cup Raspberries, frozen 1 tbsp Cacao powder 3 cups Baby spinach 220 ml Almond milk,unsweetened Method: In a blender add the pomegranate, blueberries, banana, raspberries, cocoa, spinach and almond

The amazing uses of Green Tea

Green tea originated in the Southwest area of China about 3000 years ago. In those days green tea were either chewed or eaten, but over time they discovered that they can flavour the water they drink. In the 8th century they started steaming the leaves to inhibit oxidation and by the 12th century they started

[Recipe] Antioxidant Rich Smoothie

This lovely recipe makes 2 servings and will take about 15 minutes to make. Ingredients 240 ml Pomegranate juice 1/2 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 4 dates, pitted 2 tbsp Ground flax seeds 4 cups Baby spinach 4 cups Romaine lettuce 1 cup Frozen blueberries 1 cup Frozen strawberries Method: In a blender, add the

A Guide to Homemade Coconut Oil Beauty Products

While Pinterest may be a home for out-of-reach, lofty craft goals, there are some amazing beauty products you can make at home using just a few simple ingredients. North West Pharmacy has compiled a list of the best coconut oil based recipes to create an InfoGraphic entitled “A Guide to Homemade Coconut Oil Beauty Products”. Coconut