Archive | March, 2010

Vit C Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

A U.S. study found that Eating just one more serving of green leafy vegetables or three more servings of fruit a day reduces the risk of developing Type II diabetes. Dark green lettuce, silverbeet, spinach, kale and whole fresh fruits are our best sources of vitamin C and natural fibre. According to more recent research, [...]

Natural Ways to Avoid Digestive Problems

Once in a while, I over-indulge or find myself in a position – say, as a dinner guest – where I simply cannot avoid foods that are hard on the digestive system. Do I worry? Not at all. After all, I have my CHI Food Detox salts. These wonderful little salts support digestion, help to [...]

A Healthy Easter

Easter is a time for family traditions. Whether your tradition includes breaking a fast with an after- midnight feast or a family gathering at the beach, why not make it healthier?

Three Ways to Stay Mentally Fit

Age is not the cause of mental decline. In otherwise healthy people, mental decline is usually a final result of many small hurts done to the brain over a lifetime, sometimes, big hurts: too much alcohol, drugs, overwork, and excess stress, poor diet and toxins, including medications. What can you do to keep your brain fit?

Get More ZZZZs!

Like many of you, I used to feel guilty if I slept in beyond the recommended 7 to 8 hours. For a while, I even tried to function on 6-7 hours of sleep. After all, great achievers like Margaret Thatcher and Churchill were reported to sleep as little as 4 hours a night. But there’s [...]