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N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)

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N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) has an important role in the production of glutathione. It can be taken as a supplement (NAC) or it can be obtained from foods (amino acid L-cysteine). The importance of glutathione as an antioxidant is due to the effects it has on metabolic pathways for mental and physical health, such as anti-cancer, cardiac, immunity, renal, and oxidative stress properties.

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Recipe: Roasted Carrot Tart

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This simple carrot tart features flaky puff pastry, a flavoursome feta and Greek yoghurt filling, and tender honey-roasted carrots. Delicious served with lamb sausages and a generous handful of salad greens.

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Have you got poor posture? (18...

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Sitting down at work (close to 6 hours daily for most), sitting in our cars, slouching forward and looking at our phones (close to 5 hours daily) and only having 14 minutes (women) and 24 minutes (men) per day to exercise, leaves us all stiff, bent and aching. The bad news is that it will get worse with age. The good news is that we can reverse it.

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Vata imbalance — Are you always...

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In ayurvedic medicine there are three doshas that make up our individual and unique mind-body type. They are called - Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and they determine our body shape, mental activity, personality and what diseases and health issues we might be prone to. If you have cold hands and feet, dry skin and are dealing with constipation, you should learn more about the Vata dosha.

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Natural remedies: For our respiratory health...

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During the winter time our respiratory system is exposed to an increased amount of bacteria and viruses, and sometimes our sinuses, throat and lungs get impacted. To support them in their recovery, many studies suggest using certain herbs as they exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial effects.

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Recipe: Pumpkin Pikelets

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A perfect dish for breakfast and a great way to use up leftover pumpkins! The pumpkins can also be substituted with other veggies such as carrots or parsnips.

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Diet and Performance: High-Carb or Ketogenic...

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Exercise and diet can reduce our risk of mortality by 35%. This is why regular exercise, paired with a great diet that provides our body with energy, is important. However, when we cut out all the supplements, pre and post workout powders and drinks, we are left with the most basic question - should we be using carbohydrates or ketones as a source of our energy?

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Recipe: Lentil Fritters

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These Moroccan-spiced kumara and lentil fritters are packed full of goodness. An easy and interesting vegetarian dinner.

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How does hypnotherapy work – Rewire...

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Our conscious mind is busy, which means that “we” are busy and often feeling overwhelmed. We simply don’t have the time to think about anything else apart from our priorities. Or do we? Cognitive neuroscience concluded that our conscious mind is only 5% of our cognitive ability. It’s time to learn how to use the other 95%.

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