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When most people think about what it takes to get stronger, fitter, faster or even just lose some excess weight, they often only think about what happens in the gym. In fact training breaks the body down, while the period…
Recovery after training and competition allows athletes to return to their normal physiological and psychological state as rapidly as possible. Various techniques are employed by athletes so that performance in their next competition or training session will not be unduly…
Often when we get an acute injury, we are told to ice the area. RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) is the well known first-line intervention for acute injuries. This has been the prevailing advice for many years, but this…
We recommend this to all new mothers to help replenish blood, energy and kidney reserves after childbirth. It’s also a great meal to drop around to new mothers to help nourish them and to support those first few weeks of…
Bone broth has been around for centuries and for good reason – It’s full of nutrients, amino acids, and minerals. You can drink it straight or save it for making stews or casseroles, simmering grains, or using it in any…
Our bodies require certain things from us during the cooler months. According to Chinese medicine, winter is a time of full ‘Yin’, meaning more quiet, inward activities are required. It’s also Kidney time, which means that by abiding by what…
Winter is approaching and it’s a time our bodies are adapting to changes in environment. With this, there’s a tendency to hibernate indoors and develop a greater appetite for more comforting and richer foods. Here are some tips to help…
Get a delicious dose of plant-based iron with our vegan spin on this Mexican classic. Legumes are vegetarian sources of iron, and black beans are one of the best in iron content. Vegetarian sources contain non-haem iron, which is not…
This is one of our all time favourite winter warming soups!
It is packed with immune building herbs and spices such as ginger, turmeric, chilli and garlic. Once you’ve made up the spice paste it is a quick process,…
This time of year, when the weather gets a little colder outside it’s a good idea to make a conscious effort to up your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables that help nourish your immune system and give your body…
Colds and flu’s can strike at any time, not just the dreaded winter season. Some people are more susceptible to catching them, and here’s to understanding why:
Why Do We Get Colds & Flu’s?
If you regularly catch colds and…
Worn out and weary, women across the country named fatigue among their top five health concerns of 2015. But did you know unbalanced hormones have a HUGE effect on how much energy you feel? The most common sign of hormonal…
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