Did you know that a healthy diet can not only prevent high blood pressure, but it can also help to reduce high blood pressure levels? The best foods to eat are fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low fat dairy. Avoid high sodium meals, such as processed, frozen or ready meals, and opt for fresh foods instead. Also choose fresh herbs ... Read More »
Cholesterol facts! Most of us hear “cholesterol” and we think bad, unhealthy and fatty, but there are many people who have correct or even low cholesterol levels, and cholesterol is in fact essential to the body and present in every cell. Cholesterol plays an important roll in brain activity, and an insufficient amount hinders the action of serotonin, altering our ... Read More »
If you find a whole load of eggs in the fridge and aren’t really sure how fresh they are, place them in about 15-20cm of water. How fresh are your eggs in your fridge? The eggs that stay at the bottom are fresh, the ones that have one side that tilts upwards slightly, need to be used ASAP, and the ... Read More »
The disease of affluence is increasing organ donations! According to the World Health Organisation, an organ is sold every hour on the black market, and money is the driving factor. Kidneys amount to 75% of all illegal organ donations, with some kidneys fetching up to R1,5million! Gangs in China, Pakistan and India harvest the organs from desperate donors for as ... Read More »
FAST – Know the signs of a stroke, and help save lives! FAST is an acronym used to detect whether someone is showing signs of a stroke. F = Facial weakness. Can the person smile? Is one side of the face drooping? A = Arms. Can the affected person lift their arms? S = Speech. Is their speech affected? T ... Read More »
Is their really such a thing as job discrimination for overweight people? Researchers say that many fat people are discriminated against in the work place and are labelled as lazy and gluttonous. If they do get the jobs, they tend to be given menial tasks and have lower salaries. A group of students were given “CV’s” of what they thought ... Read More »
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This is quite a hectic ad promoting health in America, clearly slating McDonalds! Have a look! Read More »
Here are 5 good reasons to detox! It helps the body with it’s cleansing process by: Resting the organs through fasting Stimulating the liver to drive toxins from the body Promoting elimination through the intestines, kidneys and skin Improving circulation of the blood, and Refueling the body with healthy nutrients By detoxing, you are basically cleaning the blood, as you ... Read More »
Folic acid is a B vitamin which helps the body make healthy new cells. We all need folic acid, but for women who may get pregnant, it is really important. Sufficient folic acid in a woman’s body before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects of her baby’s brain or spine. Foods high in folic acid include leafy green ... Read More »
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