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I have been interested and practicing earthing or grounding by walking barefoot on the grass or sand (beach sand is awesome!) for some time, and was planning to write a post on it but I found a great article by Dr Mercola that explains the benefits of it very well. According to his article, studies [...]
What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds in foods that search for and neutralise free radicals produced by the ever present process of oxidation in the human body. Therefore, antioxidants are vital to prevent some of the damage caused by free radicals. Oxidation, a natural chemical process happening all the time in the body, occurs on [...]
Importance of sleeping better Let's talk about sleep! You do it every night but most likely not enough to feel energetic, healthy and well. It’s too easy to put sleep at the bottom of your priorities as our culture encourages and even glorifies skipping sleep. (At the bottom of this article you can download my [...]
Magnesium deficiency is quite common! The Australian Bureau of Statistics' Health Survey reveals about 1 in 3 adult Australians don't have an adequate intake of magnesium and 1 in 4 are vitamin D deficient. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is critical for proper function of a number of body systems. For example, if levels [...]
Smoothies are such a typical 21st century food – compact, abundant in nutrients and quick and easy to make! And what a great way to start the day! Freshly made is best but if mornings are hectic, you can make your smoothie the night before, refrigerate it and then re-mix it in the morning. In [...]
Do you know your current vitamin D level? If you don’t, be sure you check this promptly by completing the short assessment to determine if you need to do a blood test to confirm your vitamin D deficiency and then take the right dose of a vitamin D3 supplement. It could be the key to [...]
Herbal teas have been used for centuries to boost people’s health and wellbeing, often as the first and sometimes the only medicine available. The teas abound in health benefits, are relaxing and calming and can be used in any season. For many of us there’s nothing nicer on a cold day than a soothing cup [...]
We are often told that we should eat our greens, but not many of us actually understand just how important they are. Green vegetables, and in particular super greens, are amazing nutritional powerhouses and incorporating them into your diet offers a whole host of health benefits to your body. Joanna Sochan, Naturimedica’s highly trained and [...]
Gotu kola - aka 'botox in a bottle' Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a native herb of South Africa, India and Sri Lanka which has been a major herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for the last 3,000 years. Its leafy greens are an important food source in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Thailand. Leaves are used [...]
Overuse of antibiotics is a real issue these days resulting in, among others, gut damage impairing digestion and absorption as well as, paradoxically, also causing damage to our immune system located in the gut. It's estimated around 90% of the immune system is found in and around the gut. Fortunately, there are a number of [...]
