Health Articles
BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM + STAYING HEALTHY OVER WINTER
Posted by Naturopath . onIt’s hard to believe we have now entered winter after having one of the warmest autumns ever in Sydney! I’m not complaining though. Today I’m sharing 2 easy tips for preventing colds and flu over this winter season. 1. Ensure you are getting enough Vit C in your diet as...
4 FAST HEALTH FACTS
Posted by Naturopath . on1) Obesity can cause cancer as much as smoking cigarettes. A recent study found that being extremely over weight or obese contributes to around 30% of all cancer deaths. This is the same statistic for smoking tobacco. It is believed there are more inflammatory cells and free radicals present in...
FOOD REVOLUTION DAY: “Let’s get excited about food”
Posted by Naturopath . onLast Friday the 16th of May, schools from all over the world joined in a very exciting day of health and food: Food Revolution Day, developed by celebrity chef: Jamie Oliver. Food Revolution day is a campaign that spans the globe, with over 74 Countries being involved to date and...
SUPERCHARGE YOUR DIET WITH PURPLE FRUITS AND VEGGIES
Posted by Naturopath . onWhen it comes to antioxidant goodness, nothing beats dark purple fruits and vegies. These purple nutritional powerhouses are jam-packed with vitamins, minerals and important anti-aging antioxidants. Their lush purple colour indicates the presence of potent antioxidant compounds called anthyocyanins. These antioxidants prevent free radical damage in the body, which helps...
AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AT BAY
Posted by Sam.. Anderson onScientists have recently found truth in the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Eating one apple a day for a month can lower blood levels of a substance linked to atherosclerosis by a huge 40%, according to a study published online in the Journal...