Amino acids are an important part of a balanced diet. However, can eating too much of a good thing be bad? In this article we look at the health risks and side-effects of consuming more than the recommended amount of amino acids.

Balanced and healthy eating is an important pillar in maintaining our health. However, due to many reasons that can occur in our life, we sometimes might have a difficult time controlling when and what we eat. When that happens, we must be aware of it, and by following tips in this article, we can prevent a downward spiral of binge eating that can significantly impact our physical and mental health.

Several areas in Sardinia have a higher population of centenarians when compared to the rest of mainland Italy. Also, in Sardinia men seem to have the same life expectancy as women. This is in sharp contrast to other regions, which makes us question – what longevity mysteries does this mountainous island hide?

Neurological disorders are the second leading cause of death and the primary contributor to global disability, and the number of individuals living with brain-related diseases is projected to double by 2050. Are you willing to become just another statistic, or are you prepared to ensure that your memories stay with you until very old age.

The quad muscles are important for a variety of movements, and several issues can occur either due to over activity or underuse, which is why preventative exercises are there to reduce the risk of injury and allow us to keep moving.

Some of the food additives that we can still find in New Zealand manufactured foods, have already been banned in other countries. This includes certain food colours and dyes, artificial sweeteners and flavouring agents. With a recent study saying that 69% of food products in our supermarkets are ultra-processed, there is a high probability that we are consuming these potentially harmful additives on a regular basis.

Ginkgo has been used in traditional natural medicine for thousands of years, but its real medicinal value has only been recognised in the last fifty years. Today, in Germany, Ginkgo is approved for the use in treatment for dementia.

In our previous article, we talked about how yoga can be used as a form of therapy to help with mental health conditions such as ADHD, OCD, PTSD and PTSP. In this article we look more into the benefits of yoga for mood disorders and how it can positively affect cognitive abilities.

Today we have several emerging therapies that have been showing promising results in a very short period of time, such as Havening, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). Also, some of the therapies, like Primers and Self-hypnosis can be done in the comfort of your own home, and still achieve significant progress, concerning your particular situation.

A hot flush/flash in menopause is a sudden sensation of heat, often rising from the feet to the top of the head. While some women can experience only a mild wave of warmth, others may experience being overwhelmed and will break out in a sweat.

Iron is an important nutrient that plays a vital role in many processes. As iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies globally, it is important that people are aware if the foods they are consuming are rich in macro and micro nutrients, such as iron, and accordingly adjust their diet.

Meaning is the primary force that draws us forward in life, but what is meaningful today may not be next week. This is why having, and knowing, your purpose in life is important, and purpose itself changes over our lifetime.