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Top 5 Reasons to Buy Local Organic Food

2015-02-12T11:17:59+00:00

Do you make a conscious effort to buy local organic produce? If you do, you join a growing community of Australians who care about a sustainable local food economy that promotes health and well-being as well as respecting soil and our natural environment. At Vive Health, we believe in food that nourishes and helps people [...]

Top 5 Reasons to Buy Local Organic Food2015-02-12T11:17:59+00:00

What is Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome?

2015-02-05T21:33:02+00:00

Everyone would have heard of diabetes whether it be type 1 or type 2 (I will go into more detail on these conditions in a coming article), but do you know what Insulin Resistance or Metabolic Syndrome are and how they could be silently affecting you or someone you know? What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin [...]

What is Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome?2015-02-05T21:33:02+00:00

3 Habits to Happiness – Part 1

2015-02-05T21:32:02+00:00

3 HABITS TO HAPPINESS – Part 1: I recently attended a talk by motivational speaker, Gabby Bernstein (go ahead and check her out, she’s a pretty cool chick). In her conversation with us, she spoke about the “When Have’s” conundrum of our era. The “When I have X, then I’ll be Y”. We all know [...]

3 Habits to Happiness – Part 12015-02-05T21:32:02+00:00

Barra with Mango and Avocado Salsa

2015-02-05T21:29:23+00:00

Sauce 2 dsp light soy 2 dsp Changs fish sauce 1 splash of high quality olive oil like Simon Johnstone or Grampions Organic knob of Organic fresh ginger finely chopped 1 tsp organic coriander root finely chopped (save leaves for garnish) 1 organic garlic clove finely chopped 1 organic chilli (add desired) 2 tsp Power [...]

Barra with Mango and Avocado Salsa2015-02-05T21:29:23+00:00

The Health Benefits of Organic Food

2015-01-22T23:23:30+00:00

What are the health benefits of eating organic food? Hmm, good question. But perhaps a more relevant one would be: could we list them all? Probably not. But let’s try and wrap it up in a nutshell.     Higher nutrient density Many studies have shown organic food to be significantly higher in key nutrients including calcium, [...]

The Health Benefits of Organic Food2015-01-22T23:23:30+00:00

Understanding Organic Food Labelling

2015-01-22T23:18:07+00:00

Organic, certified organic, bio-dynamic, fair trade, GMO-free, forest-friendly, all natural, whole foods – the bombardment of confusing labelling on produce can be baffling enough to have you reaching for a home-brand alternative. A lot of the time, it’s difficult to know exactly what you’re buying, especially with many non-organic brands using confusing terms and images [...]

Understanding Organic Food Labelling2015-01-22T23:18:07+00:00

The Surprising Health Benefits of Vital Greens

2015-01-22T23:11:50+00:00

A morning boost of Martin & Pleasance Vital Greens is known to detoxify, energise and sharpen mental acuity. But the 76 ingredients have been known to bring about a few more health benefits that you might not expect. Quite apart from supplementing a nutrient-poor diet, Vital Greens, which is available in our online store, can [...]

The Surprising Health Benefits of Vital Greens2015-01-22T23:11:50+00:00

Are Supplements Necessary?

2015-01-08T06:28:31+00:00

From Vital Greens to weight loss pills, a trip to the local health food store or chemist will uncover a baffling array of supplements claiming various effects or results. (This one cures joint pain, that one assists weight loss.) Even at Vive Health we sometimes become overwhelmed with the choices out there for dietary supplements. [...]

Are Supplements Necessary?2015-01-08T06:28:31+00:00

What’s all the fuss about Soy? Part 3 – Thyroid, Heart and Bone Health

2015-01-06T02:40:53+00:00

By Megan Crockart So this is my third and final piece on soy (for the time being). If you missed Part 1 - genetically modified soy and phyto-oestrogens (click here) and Part 2 - manufacturing and processing (click here). In this article I am focussing on how soy can impact thyroid function, cardiovascular systems and [...]

What’s all the fuss about Soy? Part 3 – Thyroid, Heart and Bone Health2015-01-06T02:40:53+00:00

How do I know my relationship is in good health for 2015

2015-01-06T02:31:33+00:00

Being in love with someone is the highest form of human expression. When you find someone to share your life with, it is important to have a real understanding of what love is so that you and your partner are able to live a happy and fulfilled life together. Firstly, healthy love requires a maturity [...]

How do I know my relationship is in good health for 20152015-01-06T02:31:33+00:00
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