Our kidneys are important for our well-being, not least that they are one of the five organs that work on our detox mechanisms (alongside the bowels, lungs, liver and skin). The kidneys excrete wastes and foreign substances from the body via the urine, which helps to maintain our blood osmolarity. Other roles of the kidneys [...]
Inflammation Several authors confirm that low levels of persisting inflammation is increasingly associated with many causes of disease and the ageing process. Inflammation appears to be the cause of most disease and therefore deciding to reduce inflammation generally translates into a person becoming healthier. Studies have shown that an anti-inflammatory diet that is high in [...]
You’ve likely heard that processed foods are bad for our health, and while this isn’t always the case, there is a lot of truth to this statement. Many processed foods contain added and refined sugars, too much sodium, and suspicious preservatives. These unnatural and unnecessary ingredients can wreak havoc on our bodies in a number [...]
Quick and Simple Magnesium Rich Meal No. 1 Serves 4 (about 200mg elemental Mg/per serve) Ingredients: 1.5 cups Quinoa (about 300g) 1 Jar Good Fish Spanish Mackerel 160g Baby Spinach 60g Flat Parsley 60g 2Die4 Activated Almonds 60g Pumpkin Seeds 1 Red Capsicum sliced 1 medium Spanish onion finely diced Fresh red Chilli (add to [...]
Aloha All! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I thought it would be timely to speak about love and in particular the Hawaiian concept of Aloha. The word Aloha is more than just a simple greeting. It literally means “the breath of life.” But more than that, for the Hawaiians, Aloha is a way [...]
As we enter the second month of the year, we thought we’d round up some health tips from 7 of the world’s most prolific health and wellness bloggers to help keep you on track with your health and fitness goals for 2016. From fitness advice, through to cooking tips, we hope these inspirational tidbits helps [...]
By Nutritionist Megan Crockart It seems for most pregnant ladies the first and third trimesters are the most testing with many changes happening to their body while the baby goes through these stages of growth. I am almost through the third trimester (yes, getting very close and exciting now) and would have to say I [...]
It's a new year and for most people, a time to make "getting fit and healthy" a resolution. So what better way to kickstart a healthy 2016 than by entering our "Clean Year, Clean Start" Facebook giveaway? There are three healthy prize packs up for grabs. Here's what's included in each prize: 1) Balance Naturals Starter Pack - [...]
Sometimes it can be a little daunting for both parents and children either returning to school or starting school for the very first time. Emotions can be intense and at times fear can run high in our emotional centre which impacts the way we behave and our thinking capacity. When we experience different forms of [...]
What makes Lomi Lomi massage stand out from other forms of massage is that it is a heart-centred form of massage. Lomi Lomi in its traditional pure form is a modality of healing rooted in unconditional love. The body is treated with the utmost respect, as a temple, and the massage is deeply nurturing for [...]
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