What’s the deal with lymph drainage? It seems like everyone is going for lymph drainage. But why and what on earth is lymph? And why does it need drainage? What is meant by lymph? Lymph is a clear, straw coloured body fluid. The lymphatic system is a large network of pathways and glands. [...]
When you need calming, but you also need energy (and you’re a little hungry)… Pretty pink caramel protein balls (with maca and CBD oil) to the rescue! Not the regular shaped rescue, to be sure. But an enjoyable escape from the norm, and easy to pop in your mouth when you need a delicious and [...]
Intermittent fasting – health benefits that are more than intermittent Intermittent fasting is somewhat of a buzzword of late. But it really isn’t anything new. It’s been practiced in many cultures and religions for centuries. And in natural health / wellness circles it’s been recommended for many decades. I haven’t really paid attention to the [...]
Naturally fermented sauerkraut may surprise you, since it is likely easier thank you think. Try your hand at it. Snack on it from the fridge, hide it in smoothies, or serve it with everything. There are two bonuses to making your own gut-healthy naturally fermented sauerkraut: you can skip ‘arms’ at the gym that week, [...]
Your health is closely linked to a wide range of bacteria probiotic thriving in your gut. Nearly every aspect of wellbeing is associated with a healthy relationship with the little friends that improve your digestion and help to defend against bacteria that could make you ill. It is not just the obvious stuff like good [...]
What is the point of spending money on superfoods? Is it necessary and are the health benefits really all that great? Yes, it sometimes feels crazy buying powdered food to add to our fresh food. It’s understandable to ask ‘Why Superfoods?’ and wonder whether the promised health benefits are really having an effect. [...]
Fresh Kale Salad with Basil, Fennel & Toasted Seeds Chewing on kale makes you cringe? Oh. Did you give it a massage? A fresh kale salad is linked in our minds to promises of health, but darn it, it’s tough on the teeth! I know there was a time I wondered if what [...]
Paying attention to what makes us feel mentally healthy and reduces anxiety, is, and should be important enough to make it a daily priority. "What?! It's November already! Where has the year gone?" At this time of the year I really start looking forward to having a little break in December. Typically in [...]
The days that all fats scared us witless are well and truly behind us. Here is the skinny about why Omega 3 must be at the top of your supplement shopping list. The FYI, concentrating on benefits of DHA versus EPA. And where to find the best kind. Can your body make its [...]
Truly healthful and totally delicious. Make a batch of easy hazelnut chocolate spread to feed those chocolate cravings with a satisfied smile. Hurrah! You can have your chocolate spread and eat it for breakfast. Because nutrition can sometimes taste like chocolate. Especially - as in the case of this easy hazelnut chocolate spread [...]
