Diets have been a “thing” for decades now. Over the years they have changed and sometimes even mutated into very strange and restrictive eating patterns. The main mistake everyone makes is to think that following a diet is only about losing weight. In some instances weight loss is a perk, but there’s a lot more
Ahh, pasta. It’s carb-y goodness can be served so many ways: soaked in a red sauce, smothered in cheese, or just with a pat of butter. Despite being one of the first dishes we all learned how to cook, many of us don’t have a thorough pasta vocabulary. There are over 200 types of pasta
In South Africa, 25% of males and 39% of females are either overweight or obese, recent statistics from National Nutrition Week reveal. And while the idea of fast weight loss is tempting, fad diets often do more harm than good — despite their seemingly unwavering popularity. Let’s take a look at four reasons why fad diets simply don’t
There are two types of thyroid problems; hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid) and hypothyroidism (under active thyroid). Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid produces too much thyroid hormones and hypothyroidism is when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormones. What does this mean exactly and do you have issues with your thyroid? If your body produces too
Ozone therapy (the correct term is triatomic Oxygen, but for simplicity we will call it Ozone) is a revolutionary medical treatment producing far reaching results in human health care and is being practiced all over the world today. Over 20 nations recognise Ozone Therapy. Ozone therapy is the most powerful cleansing modality. Ozone is so
Hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) The ability of Hypothyroidism to mimic a number of medical conditions originates in the vast functions of the thyroid hormones, which are reduced or absent in this case. The functions of thyroid hormones include modulation of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, vitamin utilisation, mitochondrial function, digestive process, muscle and nerve activity,
Portion control has been top of the weight loss charts for many years now. Professionals claim that by eating the right portions, you can basically enjoy all types of food even the naughty ones. I approve this message! I have been quite skinny for most of my life but there has been times where I
Essential oils have been around for centuries and dates back to ancient Egypt and China. Essential oils were mostly used by priests and physicians. There is just something very special about essential oils. Although perfume is a mixture of different essential oils, I still prefer the real deal. Perfumes today are excessively diluted and the
In life, there is always good and bad. Good exercise and bad exercise, good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, good food and bad food. This also goes for carbs! So, what is a carb? A carb or carbohydrate is found in starchy foods like potatoes, cereal, rice, bread and pasta. Carbs are a good form of
As you reach a certain age, losing an extra kilo here and there is not an easy task. This drink will help your body to detox by getting rid of all the excess toxins. Ingredients: 2 liters Mineral water 1 Medium cucumber 1 Lemon 10-12 mint leaves Directions: Wash fruit and veg under running water.