Taking the stress out of the holiday season
The great thing about holiday stress is that it's predictable! Unlike many other types of negative stress we encounter in life, we know when holiday stress will begin and end, [...]
Impact of unhealthy lifestyles on productivity
It's a known and proven fact that employees who are generally healthy tend to be happier and more productive. Unfortunately not all employees make healthy lifestyle choices and this has [...]
How to dodge the mid-afternoon slump
Are you barely awake and dead tired after your lunch hour? It's called the mid-afternoon slump and you are not the only one experiencing it. Here's how to dodge it… [...]
Gout
Gout is a complex disorder caused by uric acids accumulating in the blood with deposits forming in the joints. It is more prevalent among men, and afflicts women more commonly [...]
Reclaim your brain
Forget where you left your keys this morning? Don't worry, it's probably not a sign of Alzheimer's – everyone's a little forgetful at times. While there's still a lot to [...]
Give me five
Health experts encourage us to eat five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a day; they've found that people who do so are far healthier than those who don't. It's [...]
What is good nutrition?
Good nutrition is necessary for keeping the body functioning normally, maintaining a healthy weight and preventing disease. If a disease develops, good nutrition helps minimise the effects. People never outlive [...]
Good nutrition for growing children
As parent or caregiver you need to ensure that your children are not only fed the right foods but the right information about nutrition. Children and parents need to know [...]
You are what you eat
Fruits and vegetables are necessary for a healthy diet. By incorporating more of them into your daily routine at home and at the office, you can do wonders for your [...]
Why do we crave chocolate?
Chocolate was originally used as a medicine, and only became a magnificent confection in the 19th century. Native to Central and Latin America, the beans of the cocoa plant have [...]
Healthy eating habits
Eating healthily does not mean you must be unrealistically thin or deprive yourself of the foods you love. It's about feeling fantastic, having more energy and avoiding many illnesses. Here [...]
Lemon as a safe herbal remedy
When it comes to the most important and versatile of all-natural remedies used within the household, the lemon is found on top of the list. The use of herbal remedies [...]