“Stress” as a word is generally associated with negative connotations, but there is a type of stress which is actually beneficial to our health. The concept of hormesis was developed more than a hundred years ago, and research in this area has rapidly expanded over the last two decades…
“It’s the ordinary things we do on a daily basis that have an extraordinary effect,” says Dr Frank Lipman, renowned speaker and author of the new book “The New Rules of Ageing Well”. Aiming to change the face of ageing, Dr Lipman says that while it is common for women in their 40’s…
When your body cannot eliminate waste properly it becomes acidic and toxic. When it becomes acidic and toxic, your blood and your cells slow down. When this happens, your body starts to slow down and break down. Be sure the number of litres of water you drink…
It’s estimated that around 40 per cent of the population snores and regardless of the health issues (of which there are many), snoring can play havoc with your relationship. Snoring is caused by the rattling and vibration of tissues ear the airway in the back of the throat…
We are exposed to environmental toxins all the time. Even the simplest of daily routines can expose one to several common pollutants found in the water we drink, food we eat, and air we breathe. While our liver, kidneys and lymphatic system play a major role in...
We all know that sleep is vital to our heath and wellbeing, but 2 in 5 Australians aren’t getting enough. Not so long ago, most people believed sleep was a passive activity during which the body and brain were dormant. However, studies have proven that sleep…
As the statistics clearly show, most of us are walking around half awake every day, which means in all probability we are not living a higher quality of life we could be and other areas of our lives can suffer. Both psychical and psychological problems can arise by not achieving enough quality sleep.
Recent studies show the importance of the gut microbiome in our lives. But as our stress levels increase and we eat more processed and sugary foods, the gut suffers in many ways. On top of that, we damage the natural environment in the gut by taking antibiotics.
Excessive fatigue is a common health complaint especially among women. Aside from their families and the general pace of modern life, there are still other activities that a woman needs to attend to which may make them feel really tired. But today, doctors say, women are exhausted.
It may seem odd, but some of us use peptides without even realizing it. Insulin is probably the best example we can give. Insulin is the most commonly know peptide that is used to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose…