Health & Wellbeing
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Power Naps and Cardiovascular Health
Power naps are frequently recommended as a way to improve cognition, focus and reduce tiredness. But what are the physiological effects on the body, and why can longer nap times leave us more groggy and tired than before?
When the student is ready
Healing is a process and is often more than skin deep. Many times we can only start to…
Amino Acids and Their Importance Across Life stages (Part 1)
During prenatal development, amino acids are vital for proper growth and formation of the fetus, and contribute to…
Wellness
Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health
Health Benefits of Slow Breathing: Secret to Vitality and Longevity (Part 1)
Slow breathing is often defined as taking about six breaths per minute, and many of us are not far away from this figure in normal circumstances. This, of course, will differ when it comes down to our age, weight or how we breathe – through our nose or…
Health Benefits of Massage
Skin-to-skin contact supports brain development and promotes our overall well-being. Throughout our history, touch has been utilised for…
Echinacea (E. angustifolia; E. purpurea; E. pallida)
Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in use today. Before the arrival of European settlers, it…
Connecting you with food
Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity
Recipe: Fruit ‘N Honey Granola
This is a very simple recipe for granola, which only needs butter, oats, pecans, flaked coconut and some dried fruit. Of course, with a pinch of spices.
Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Nut Mix
These sweet and spicy nuts are a great way to add some healthy options for your snack box.…
Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Sunflower Milk
This is a simple recipe to making nut milk, in this case, from pumpkin and sunflower seeds. It…
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