Health & Wellbeing
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Type 1 diabetes: Treatment and Management
Managing type 1 diabetes is an everyday job if a person is to remain healthy post-diagnosis and minimise and avoid other health complications that may arise. Insulin therapy, great food choices and meal plan, as well as general movement and exercise are the 3 pillars fundamental to managing…

Introduction to Probiotics: Our immunity boosters
Research suggests that 70% of our immune system is located in our gut, which tells us that our…

Exercise Guide to: Hardy Hamstrings
It is very common for many wanting more muscular legs, and to achieve that, they solely focus on…

Wellness
Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health
Psychological benefits of Yoga: what does science and research say (Part 1)
Yoga is often seen as a form of practice and stretching that only has a positive impact on our physical health. In this article, we will discuss how yoga can be used as a form of therapy to help with mental health conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…

How we breathe: different types of breathing
Often the most simple and unconscious processes, such as breathing, have the most profound effect on our physical…

Herb of the month — St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
St John’s wort is a common weed found in grasslands, roadsides, and pastures, recognised by bright yellow flowers.…

Connecting you with food
Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity
Plant-based products: what are they really made of?
Plant-based products consist of plant ingredients, without any animal derived ingredients. Unlike a plant-based diet that consists of plant foods that have gone through minimal processing, plant-based products can contain 5-10% additives.

Recipe: Chickpeas with Chard
Chickpeas with chard, parsley and tomatoes, with warm sourdough bread, makes a simple lunch, or a great breakfast,…

Why are food additives getting banned? (Part 2)
It is safe to say that advancements in the food industry, and the inclusion of food additives to…

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