Most of us only think about our defences once a cold has already taken hold. By then, we are reaching for remedies rather than prevention. Yet the simplest support sits in the fruit bowl. The best fruits for your immune system give your body a daily supply of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre, the very things your immune cells lean…
Nutrition & Diet
You probably reach for dried fruit, smoothies and cereal bars, thinking you are doing your body a favour. Your teeth see things rather differently. Many of the 10 foods that are secretly damaging your teeth sit proudly in the so-called healthy aisle, and that is exactly what makes them risky. Nobody moderates what they believe is good for them. The…
When you think about diets, you probably consider what foods will help you achieve the body you want. But diet also has a big impact on your smile. Everything from enamel health to gum disease prevention starts with your diet. These days, there are so many diets to choose from. So how do you know which diet is best for…
Eating the right foods is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. You should choose a balanced diet that contains fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy products, and whole grains. Also, make sure to get plenty of omega-3 fats, which may reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of gum disease. Vitamin C is also beneficial for your gums. You should avoid sugary…
Gut-Brain 101 What Is the Gut Made Up Of? We are all familiar with what the gut is. When you have a niggling feeling in the pit of your stomach, it is commonly referred to as a ‘gut feeling’. But is there a deeper meaning to this saying? Does our gut actually release chemicals as a cause or product of…
Think You Can Live Off an All-Animal Diet for The Rest of Your Life? If you’re looking for a new diet trend to try and love anything with meat, this may be an option for you. On top of only being able to eat meat, you are restricted from all greens and carbs too – which goes against conventional wisdom…
CAUTION!!! Meat-osauruses, look away! So here we are. In desperate times to save the animals, the world and our waistlines, we’ve resorted to eating green – (and all the other colours of the rainbow). That’s right, I’m talking about going vegan. Before it became the buzzing trend it is today, it was a legitimate lifestyle for many people in the…
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic healing system. The Sanskrit words, “ayur” and “veda” translate to “life” and “knowledge”, respectively. Thus, it means knowledge of life. It came about more than 5000 years ago and was part of Vedic culture. The knowledge had been passed down through oral tradition and is still widely practised across India. The school of…