Defining happiness is difficult, as happiness is actually a state of mind. What brings on happiness is therefore unique to the individual person; what makes you happy may be quite different from what makes your neighbour or your friend happy. Still, despite being hard to define, there’s something about happiness that has universal appeal. Virtually […]
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Although a “comfortable pregnancy” might actually be an oxymoron for some women, there are many natural remedies out there which can lessen the discomfort of common pregnancy ailments. HEARTBURN A few common sense moves can keep you off the over-the-counter chewables and questionable pink liquids: Elevate the upper part of your mattress (stick something underneath
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The Chilled Out Egg Roll is a favourite recipe within our clinic lunch room, often with a few variations depending on the available produce. The Chilled Out Egg Roll is quick to make, rich in protein, health giving oils, is low carbohydrate and very delicious! The recipe can be changed depending what you have in
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What Is Adrenal Exhaustion? Adrenal exhaustion is something we are seeing more and more of. People with adrenal exhaustion feel “tired but wired”. They are exhausted, and have usually been under long-term stress, but any trauma, shock, or history of steroid use can also lead to adrenal exhaustion. Adrenal exhaustion is very common in our
Tired? Can’t sleep? Tight muscles? Cramps? Headaches? Stressed? Let’s Talk Magnesium Magnesium may be the most commonly deficient mineral in human nutrition. It is involved in around 300 essential biochemical reactions, including protein synthesis, testosterone production, insulin sensitivity, calcium absorption, and regulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Because it is the calming or anti-stress mineral,
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Cashew nut milk is a wonderful staple to have in the fridge whilst detoxing. You can utilise it for smoothies, chia dandelion teas, etc, and it’s easy to make yourself at home. Benefits of cashew nut milk: Great alternative to dairy High in protein Quick and easy to make Inexpensive Making it yourself you can
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Cardiovascular disease is a concern within our society however many of the risk factors are preventable through a healthy diet and exercise. Eating a diet high in vegetables, fresh fruit, whole grains, and healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids are protective measures that can be adopted. Furthermore avoiding processed foods, high in sugar and trans
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by Tracey Loiterton. What is Cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease is a term used to describe a number of conditions including heart attack, angina, stroke, high blood pressure, blood clotting and other heart or blood vessel disorders. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Australia, with 45,600 deaths attributed to CVD in Australia
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Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have a slew of medical conditions or poor quality of life. Getting older involves change, both negative and positive, but you can enjoy aging if you understand what’s going on with your body and take steps to maintain your health. Many different things happen to your body as you
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With food prices rising, your family’s grocery bill might be in need of a few budget cuts. Unfortunately, because of the misperception that healthy foods always cost more, nutritious foods like fresh produce are often the first to get bumped from grocery carts. But there are plenty of ways to save money without sacrificing the
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by Joel Delaney. Never underestimate the power of stress. In my opinion, if there was one single thing you could do to get maximum health benefit it would be to minimize stress. Here are 10 practical and easy ways to minimize the effects of stress. 1. Exercise:The evidence to the benefits of exercise is huge.
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Research shows that men are missing out on some key nutrients for their health. Here’s the 411 on what you need — and where you can get it. You know the rules for healthy living — exercise, eat right, sleep well, relaxation and some stress management strategies — but how many of them do you
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Two studies show diet can affect mobility of sperm and quality of semen. For years, nutritionists have rallied around the notion that “you are what you eat.” Now, new research suggests this adage might even extend to the strength and quantity of sperm. What was found was that diets rich in red meat and processed
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Have you ever thought about what is actually happening inside your body when you are receiving a massage? Firstly, taking the time out of a busy schedule to lay down and put yourself in the hands of a massage therapist is already starting the calming process. The feeling that someone cares about you and is
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Diet can have a huge effect on the way you are feeling. Ever had too much coffee one day? You might have felt edgy and irritated and even a bit panicky, with a weird sense of some kind of impending doom? There’s no doubt that what we eat and how we feel are related, and
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Although we live in the land of plenty — and for the most part overeat — there are some critical vitamins that Australians tend to be short on, especially women. These include calcium, folic acid, iron, and vitamin D. Despite trying to eat well, we may not get all the nutrients we need since soil
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The general wisdom for many years was that all fat should be avoided. Trans fat, saturated fat, unsaturated fat — just stay away from them all. But now scientists realize that fat — and how our bodies process it — is much more complex. Our bodies need some fat for optimal functioning. For example, fats
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We all know that drinking plenty of water is crucial to our health, but many of us become bored or uninspired by its plain taste or forget to drink enough. Hydrating your body plays a huge role in healing. It also tends to lead to better health choices. For example, drinking water instead of other
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