Health & Wellbeing
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Ageing and Sarcopenia: Can we slow down loss of muscle mass and strength?
Sarcopenia is the muscle loss that we experience as we age. This decline is inevitable. However, we can slow down the muscle loss or even reverse it by doing strength training. Because sarcopenia affects multiple aspects of our health, it’s important to keep up with our strength.
Nutritional needs during pregnancy
Pregnancy places increased demands on the mother's body, requiring higher intake of many essential nutrients, crucial for the…
Exercise Guide to: Horseshoe Triceps
The "horseshoe triceps" refers to the well defined shape that appears when all three heads of the triceps;…
Wellness
Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Cinnamon, a spice and also a herb, while used as a spice and flavouring agent also has anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties.
Understanding the Nervous System: Balancing Stress and Relaxation (Part 1)
Having healthy sympathetic (SNS) and parasympathetic (PNS) branches means that our nervous system will have a better balance…
Different Types of Mindfulness
Mindfulness has become increasingly popular and widespread, with different forms of it emerging at school, the workplace, the…
Connecting you with food
Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity
Recipe: Vanilla Crème Brulee
A classic Crème Brûlée made with cream, vanilla, and egg yolks, baked to silky perfection and finished with a crisp caramelised sugar topping — an elegant dessert that’s simple yet indulgent.
Dietary Fibre: The Foundation of a Balanced Diet
We mostly look at fibre if it’s soluble or insoluble, however, its viscosity and fermentability also play a…
Recipe: Dark Chocolate Tart
In a mixing bowl of stand mixer, sift flour, icing sugar and salt. Cut cold butter in small…
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