Health & Wellbeing
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Power Naps and Endocrine Health
Power naps and quality sleep in general show to have a significant effect on endocrine health, most specifically on growth hormone, insulin, testosterone and progesterone.
Arm Day and Muscular Development: The Triceps Essentials
The triceps are a group of large muscles found at the back of our upper arm. Since they…
The Path to Balance and Mobility in Seniors: 6 Ways to Better Balance (Part 1)
As we age the risk of falling increases. Therefore balance and mobility become crucial. It is important to…
Wellness
Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri)
Bacopa is one of the herbs that some of us used consistently before exams at university, since as students we needed all the help we could get with learning and retaining information before a big exam. In saying that, today research shows that Bacopa can also assist with…
Health Benefits of Slow Breathing: Secret to Vitality and Longevity (Part 2)
Additional studies show that different slow breathing techniques have a positive impact on pain management, relaxation and sleep,…
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
In traditional medicine, ginger is highly praised for its healing properties. Today, modern medicine and research states that…
Connecting you with food
Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity
Recipe: Rock Melon Risotto with Prosciutto and Chorizo
Cut two small melons into halves and remove seeds. Using a fruit baller make melon balls for decoration and leave it on the side. Scoop gently and not too deep the rest of the melon into a bowl and crush it with a fork. Leave the shell of…
Potential Health Risks of Food Packaging: Plastics
While plastics are cheap and offer versatile options to food packaging, studies show us that they also pose…
Recipe: Egg-free Brownie
A very simple and a quick recipe for brownies. We added orange zest and walnuts to give more…
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