Children Born to Stressed Mums Have Higher Health Risks – Latest Research
Posted on 30. Dec, 2011 by admin.
A study just released has demonstrated the strong link between a pregnant woman’s stress levels and the negative effects this has on her child. It is one of the first big studies to prove that while in the womb we are being influenced by maternal hormones and when it comes to high stress levels, that [...]
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How To Prevent & Treat UTI’s
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by admin.
UTIs are 50 times more common in women than men and it is estimated that 20% of women are affected by UTIs at some time during their lives- many of these women will also experience recurrent episodes of UTI throughout their lifetime.As the urinary tract is usually sterile, UTI’s occur when bacteria are introduced. Most [...]
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Kiddy Delights Via the Amazon!
Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Those clever RioLife boys are at it again – creating a sensational product that gives a little back to local Brazilian communities! They have released a tasty treat that will be popular in every mum’s emergency stash for supermarket melt downs. Acai berries are incredibly high in anti oxidants which protect your body from disease [...]
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Healthy Ways To A Happy Heart…
Posted on 01. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Over the past couple of decades, there has been an improvement in the number of cardiovascular disease cases, however it still remains one of the biggest causes of death in Australia! Modifying your diet and lifestyle can make a huge impact on your chances of dying from cardiovascular disease so here’s a snapshot of ways [...]
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The Benefits of Eating Your Greens!
Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by admin.
When preparing our food for a meal, we don’t always think about the health benefits we may be receiving from each mouthful. There have been numerous studies conducted on different green vegetables and what medicinal properties they hold, here my top 5 green vegetables: Asparagus – Just one cup of asparagus contains 65% of your [...]
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What Are Sea Vegetables?
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011 by admin.
These interesting sea creatures are packed full of nutrients and minerals like iron, iodine, calcium, Vitamin A,B,C, manganese and magnesium. Sea Vegetables are great for your teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails and help to keep your thyroid in good health. Research has investigated the cholesterol lowering properties as well as positive effects on cancer [...]
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Slow Cooked Organic Chicken with Aromatics
Posted on 07. Oct, 2011 by admin.
On a recent trip to Bangalow I had the luck of staying at a gorgeous farm right in the heart of Nashua. It was unexpectedly cold and each night we lit the open fire and enjoyed the novelty of crackling warmth. This kind of environment absolutely fuels my passion for cooking and I found myself [...]
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What Skincare Do I Use?
Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by admin.
I am often asked by clients what I use on a daily basis so thought I would do an inventory and share the results. First of all, I only use organic and completely natural products. I am really fussy about this and have been for a long time. The skin is our largest organ and [...]
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Andrographis and its Benefits in the Common Cold
Posted on 16. Aug, 2011 by admin.
With the constant change in weather, it’s no wonder the common cold is still lurking around! The herb Andrographis paniculata is in my top 10 of effective therapeutic herbal medicines. It is incredibly powerful as an immune enhancer and is effective against viruses, bacteria and parasites. At the initial signs of a cold, it is [...]
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Link Between Abdominal Fat and Breast Cancer
Posted on 10. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Do you need more motivation do lose that tummy fat? Well new research from a Harvard study suggests that excess fat around your tummy is linked to breast cancer that is not oestrogen dominant. Women who carry more fat around their organs are more likely to develop insulin issues and it appears that insulin may [...]
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