Health & Wellbeing
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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 the development of organs, muscles, and the nervous system. They also have a direct impact on other compound molecules such as nitric oxide that supports placental growth and enhances maternal-fetal…
Seniors and Falling: The importance of balance as we get older
Many of us have at least one older family member or a neighbour who has experienced a serious…
Brain Health and Exercise: Physical Exercise
Regular physical activity is a powerful tool for enhancing brain structure and function. It promotes the release of…
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: Chocolate Brownie (dairy-free)
Darren Parker Head Chef Difficulty: Easy Ready In: 40 Minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients ⅓ cup Dutch cocoa 1 cup apple puree ¾ cup self-rising flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw sugar ½ cup dark chocolate chunks (Whittakers) ¾ cup chopped walnuts or…
Recipe: Fruit Cream
A simple and fast dessert when you’re in a rush, and instead of apple, kiwi and lychees you…
Recipe: Seared Tuna Steak
If we eat tuna, it's mostly from a tin, which does not do any favours to this succulent…
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