Body

The fermented milk drink kefir gives a great boost to the body’s powerhouse — the gut — and delivers many health benefits as a consequence.

The more time you spend sitting the more likely you are to develop a disability.

Grape seed extract can help during chemotherapy for colon cancer.

For some people the offer of a monetary bonus can be counter-productive.

Lack of magnesium is linked to an increased likelihood of hip fractures.

Quite often the words “milk” and “calcium” become almost interchangeable, especially with regard to children but milk is not necessarily a good source of calcium for the body. In fact many believe that dairy products should not be taken at all once the body is weaned since no other animal takes milk after weaning its young. There are also other instances that dairy products may not be good for you such as if you have sinus problems or the body is forming calcium stones.

Eat your chocolate slowly and allow it to melt in your mouth! Savour the moment and close your eyes … Are you a dark or milk chocolate lover? Does it’s taste take you to the past or drive you towards your next adventure? If you tell me your what your chocolate preference is, I can […]

The economic crisis in Greece has health lessons for the world.

Food packaging chemicals may be harmful to health.

How do you help a teenage boy who’s prone to sore knees get back on the soccer field? Naturopath Karin Cutter takes a look.

The right yoga practice can help you ease or eliminate your headaches.

Poisonous substances are around us daily and often we use them as part of our lifestyle without even really thinking. However over a period of time the poison has been entering our system for so long it could start to catch up with us and make us ill. There are many poisons also that we are not aware of and are disguised. Ultimately though, they could lead to serious health problems like diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s.