Late in 2013, Australia climbed to fourth fattest nation on earth – behind America, Mexico and New Zealand. Right at the top of the list when it comes to the causes of obesity, alongside stationary lifestyle and fatty foods, is soft drink consumption. Read More »
Many of us are taking some form of multivitamin or supplement, either on a daily basis, or just whenever we remember. However, it’s a sad fact that there’s a lot of misinformation floating about regarding these very common little pills – so let’s bust some myths with straight facts Myth: Orangey-yellow urine means you’re not getting any of the goodness ... Read More »
Our homes are places that we consider our sanctuaries from the outside world. They are our ‘safe’ places that we can escape to when we don’t want to be outdoors anymore, or when we have had a hard day at work and we just want to relax without being disturbed by anyone. But did you know that in some cases ... Read More »
Asbestos is known by many people as a “silent killer”, because exposure to large quantities of these naturally-occurring silicate materials will eventually lead to mesothelioma, a type of cancer which affects the natural lining of your body’s internal organs. Image by Aaron Suggs (via Flickr). Used in hundreds of thousands of different products since the latter half of the 19th ... Read More »
Image source Back pain is one of the most common aches that we get and is also one of the biggest reasons people take time off work. Sometimes the pain can last a day or two, in other cases it may continue for months. Many of us won’t bother with an ache or pain unless it disrupts daily life; however, ... Read More »
Picture Link Are you part of the new electronic cigarette trend? Millions of people have rushed out to buy an electronic cigarette to help them give up smoking for good, and those numbers are going to get even higher in 2014! If you’re considering becoming an electronic cigarette smoker or have just started, here are 5 essential tips to make ... Read More »
Cruise holidays offer the perfect chance to relax, get away from it all and recharge your batteries. Passengers can look forward to the opportunity to be pampered and enjoy superb food and wine, together with some great entertainment. However, there is no need to fear putting on weight and getting out of shape, because cruises also offer plenty of opportunities ... Read More »
If you don’t exercise or haven’t for a while, it can be hard to get into a good routine. Exercise is something that we should all do in one form or another, whether that’s; walking, running, swimming, dancing, weights, or a mixture. Our bodies were made to exercise, not sit on our bums all day and night, piling on the ... Read More »
There is a lot of talk these days about natural living, about treating the whole person and not just the symptom, and identifying toxins that are making people sick. Naturopathic medicine is very popular now and families are flocking to doctors that are focused on natural or whole living. What are natural health products? Natural health products are generally defined ... Read More »
If you were to ask any sample group of people why they wear sunglasses, chances are most would tell you for practical purposes. They’d say it was to reduce the brightness of sunlight to a more comfortable level and reduce glare, but chances are a good proportion of these would be telling porky pies. As most of us know yet ... Read More »
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