Most people welcome the new year by promising to turn over a new leaf and become a better version of themselves. Topping the list of the most common New Year’s resolutions are: getting fit, losing weight and getting healthy. But unfortunately most people fail, usually within the first quarter. Why? Because people deprive themselves and [...]
By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Gestational Diabetes ("GD") is now a very common place term - between 5%-8% of pregnant women are developing GD between week 24-28. If you haven't heard of it, it is a form of diabetes that can occur in pregnancy and usually resolves after pregnancy. The placenta can block the mother's body [...]
In the last 10 years of running Vive Health, we have observed more and more people becoming increasingly aware of how their health and well-being can impact the quality and enjoyment of life. We love that people are motivated to get healthier! Next year is no exception; it’s shaping up to be another health focussed [...]
The skin is our largest organ and first line of defence to the outside world. So it’s important to consider not only what you are putting into your body, but also what you are putting onto your body. Your skin is there to protect the body from harm and regulate certain internal systems. Certain chemicals [...]
This recipe is courtesy of Heather Pace - www.Sweetlyraw.com Ingredients: Crust: 2/3 cup almonds 1/4 cup pitted dates 3 tablespoons finely chopped, packed dried apples 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional 1/2-1 teaspoon water 1. Grind the almonds in a food processor. 2. Add the dates and process together into a dough. 3. Pulse in the apples, [...]
This would have to be one of my favourite recipes. Some pre-prep is needed to make sure there is plenty of time to marinate in advance, but once it's done marinating, throw it in the oven with minimal fuss! By Megan Crockart Serves 4 2 eshalots, peeled, chopped 1 long red chilli, chopped 1 lemongrass [...]
Most women, if not all, have at some point or another, experienced mood swings – feeling irritated, sad, frustrated and emotional for no apparent reason. They often blame their hormones whenever they experience any of these extreme emotions. Many studies have explained how hormonal imbalances play an important role in sudden shifts in mood. Hormone [...]
By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Congratulations on falling pregnant! Pregnancy is a wonderful time of exciting things to come, but can also be a time of some strange and interesting changes to your body and lifestyle. Pregnancy recommendations If you read my article on Pre-Pregnancy Planning (click here to read) and have been following the recommendations [...]
Vive Health celebrated its 10th birthday on Saturday October 24th 2015. From humble beginnings as a health food store with just three staff members it has grown to include an online store and a natural health clinic. Now a team of 12, there are qualified and experienced natural health practitioners in the team; there’s a [...]
We all know we need protein to complete a well balanced diet and to provide us with the strength and energy we need each day. Lately, protein powder has made it much more accessible to get your daily serve with the ease and variety it provides. Protein shakes, smoothies, bars and balls have been created [...]
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