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Common issues with calf muscles (read before your...

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Calf muscles are important for our mobility and leg strength, and yet many of us are not giving them the attention they need during stretching and exercising. Also, our sedentary lifestyle is making this issue a bit more complex. Let’s see if we can change that.

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Introduction to Nutrigenomics: Eat based on your D...

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Food is not inherently bad or good, it is just that we as individuals reacted differently to it. Since we all have unique genetics, the same nutrients can affect us in different ways. That means that we should know which foods protect and nurture our body and health, and from which foods we should stay away from based on our unique genetics.

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Recipe: Vegan Cheese Sauce

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Use cashews to create a deliciously creamy vegan cheese sauce to drizzle on top of your dishes for some extra flavor or pair it alongside your favorite vegan dishes.

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Anti-cancer foods: The Healthiest Herbs and Spices...

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Cancer is on the rise, and though our cancer mortality rates are decreasing due to advancements in medicine, people are still going through the traumatic experience of cancer treatments. Perhaps, it’s time to focus on prevention instead of treatment, which is where nature comes to the rescue.

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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Thiamine is an essential nutrient for converting food into energy. It is involved in glucose metabolism and is a key player in nerve, muscle and heart function. Vitamin B1 can be found in many food sources but sometimes deficiency can occur in vulnerable populations. In this article we will explore the uses of thiamine for our health and the possible side effects.

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Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)

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In Europe, bay leaf is usually used in cooking due to its aromatic and fragrant properties. With such a rich history, bay laurel has also found purpose as a medicinal herb, and research has shown it to be effective against a variety of maladies.

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Recipe: Beef Enchiladas

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Crowd-pleasing, easy, tasty and budget-friendly – these beef enchiladas are just what you need for dinner tonight!

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Recipe: Vegan falafel pita

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Instead of eating a sandwich, try a vegan alternative of falafel pita together with your favorite vegetables of your choice and top it off with some dairy free cheese.

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The Origins of Yoga – History, Development a...

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Today’s modern yoga is known to many, but the ancient Yoga practice dates back thousands of years. To fully understand the power of yoga, we first need to learn its origins and history, and how over time different types of yoga evolved.

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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

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Lemongrass essential oil has powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Native to Asia and Africa, lemongrass is used in massage, steam inhalation and diffusing due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect.

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Zinc (for immunity, skin health and libido)

- 9 minutes to read

Zinc is an essential nutrient for human health, and is involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in the body. It is especially important for our immune system, growth and reproductive health. We get zinc from our food, and need to consume it daily, but zinc deficiency is common and can have serious effects on our health. So, how can we prevent this and use zinc to maximise our wellbeing?

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