Brain Health and Exercise: Physical Exercise
Regular physical activity is a powerful tool for enhancing brain structure and function. It promotes the release of neurotrophic factors that support neuron survival and the growth of new synapses, improving brain functions and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.
Read MoreRecipe: Chai-Spiced Shortbread
Delicious in any time of the day, and very simple to make, with only a few ingredients, make this shortbread recipe one of our favourites.
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Massage
Skin-to-skin contact supports brain development and promotes our overall well-being. Throughout our history, touch has been utilised for communication, bonding, and as a therapeutic tool. This is why different forms of massage have played an important role in the development of healing methods in many different cultures around the world.
Read MoreRecipe: Gluten-Free Coconut and Pineapple Cupcakes
The tropics with pineapple and coconut. While this is a gluten-free version, you can use the same recipe and go old-school with the regular flour.
Read MoreEchinacea (E. angustifolia; E. purpurea; E. pallid...
Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in use today. Before the arrival of European settlers, it was widely used by the Native Americans for a variety of conditions. Today, studies and research indicate that echinacea can assist with skin and gastrointestinal health, cardiovascular issues, and it has antiviral and antimicrobial properties while being a potent antioxidant.
Read MoreRecipe: Coconut and Cranberry Overnight Porridge
Oats mixed with coconut milk, cranberries and Chia seeds will put a smile on your face in the morning. This recipe tastes better when made in the evening and left over night.
Read MoreIntroduction to Anxiety: Know what you are dealing...
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health disorders globally, and they are on the rise. For us to fully understand anxiety, we also need to better understand specific disorders that can cause anxiety, such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Read MoreRecipe: Chocolate Bark
This is a delicious and simple recipe that takes little to no time to prepare. While we decided to go simple by adding only the nuts, we encourage you to try other toppings such as dried blueberries or raspberries.
Read MoreMenopause and Weight Gain: Why do we put on weight...
As women get older and enter menopause, certain health factors and lifestyle can impact their weight and their ability to shed the extra kilograms. Since during menopause many metabolic factors are out of balance, sleep, activity, gastrointestinal health, metabolic syndrome and hormonal imbalance play a significant part in maintaining healthy weight levels.
Read MoreRecipe: Beef Braciole
Beef Braciole recipe is a traditional Italian dish with Parmesan, provolone, bread crumbs, herbs, and it's infused with red wine.
Read MoreAshoka (Saraca asoca)
Ashoka has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for many conditions and has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Studies show that it can assist women with depression, hormone regulation, and menstrual cycles.
Read MoreRecipe: Leek and potato rosti
Potatoes are a good source of potassium, vitamin C and fibre, and are a natural unprocessed carbohydrate”. And we agree, potatoes are wrapped in goodness!
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