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Tips on avoiding Cancer

In South Africa, one in six men and one in seven women will get cancer during their lives. These stats look grim, however, according to the Cancer Association of South Africa, 80% of cancers could be prevented if people were to adhere to a few simple rules. Take action: quit smoking, or even better, don’t More >

Inspired by nature & perfected by science!

Today we know about the direct interdependence between good health, long life and nutrition. 70% of visits to doctors are directly or indirectly connected with wrong or low quality nutrition, which is excessive in fats, carbohydrates, meat proteins, food processing byproducts, salt, but short of vitally important nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, herbal oils More >

How important is adequate sleep?

A full night’s sleep is not a luxury — it’s a basic necessity for healthy hormone balance. Once you dip below seven hours a night, you are increasing your risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, depression, and obesity. Some researchers believe that slow-wave sleep — the deep, dreamless sleep that you ideally sink into More >

Exercise for Body and Mind

Source: Kunle Odetoyinbo, MSc BSc (Hons) CN Med. Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (BASES) British Association Of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Exercise for Body and Mind There are so many benefits to exercise, and every day, we are discovering new ones. Over the last few decades, for many individuals, physical activity has become a much reduced More >

12 Tips for a Healthier You

This article comes from HealthIsWealth.net Historically, the majority of people have died from diseases that did not yet have cures. Now, though, most people in the developed world die from preventable and reversible conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and liver disease. Many of these illnesses are preventable. Smoking, a health damaging behavior in which More >

5 Biggest Killers

What is the connection to being overweight and common cardiovascular disease risks? This falls into 5 categories: 1) Heart Disease: Fat is body tissue, just like muscle or bone, and it needs to be supplied by blood. As you gain weight, more blood vessels must be created and more blood must be pumped to service More >

If You Haven’t Tried Turmeric, You Should

If you’re looking to do all you can to stay healthy and prolong your life well into the new decade and beyond, try turmeric. The ancient spice (the bright yellow one in the photo), used heavily in Indian cuisine such as curry, is reported to decrease inflammation in the body, assisting in thwarting everything from More >