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Overexercising – How much is too much?

There is no doubt that moving and doing some form of exercise, everyday is vital for health and longevity. However, too much of anything, is never good. Over-exercising without proper rest and recovery can lead to a variety of unwanted outcomes. Taking a proactive approach to self-care through individualised lifestyle changes can help to improve … Continue reading

How to build a healthy gut microbiome

When we refer to your ‘gut microbiome’, we are talking about the genetic material of the bacteria that lives in your gut. The human gut microbiome and its role in both health and disease has been the subject of broad research, establishing its involvement in human metabolism, nutrition, physiology, and immune function. When there is … Continue reading

Three reasons that make microwave ovens a health hazard

Before the microwave became popular in the late 60’s, people used to actually cook their food using the oven or the stovetop and use fresh, wholefoods. The ‘TV dinner’ used to take 15 minutes in the oven. But now with a society that’s fast paced, built on convenience and with the emergence of science and … Continue reading

The Core Medical Smoothie

The medical smoothie was made for the purpose of providing nutritional support to our clients and to nourish them on their journey towards better health. With a range of our favourite ingredients, we have compiled a recipe that not only is good for you, but tastes great too! So what’s in it? Kale                                      ½ … Continue reading

Cholesterol: in moderation*

* | “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” Oscar Wilde There is no nutritional substance questioned as much as cholesterol, paired with so many misperceptions about whether it’s bad or good. Cholesterol is actually needed for our health; our body makes cholesterol from the breakdown of sugars, fats and proteins. If we are stressed (which a … Continue reading

Let health become your focus rather than disease

So you are ready to focus on recovery and maintenance of your health rather than on disease and the use of medications for suppression of its symptoms. Congratulations – there has likely been much ‘water under the bridge’ to get you to this point! ‘So what is to be done then?’ Make sure the basics … Continue reading

Is there a link between poor digestive function and depression?

If you’ve been diagnosed with depression, your doctor may have told you that you’re ‘just born that way’, and you may worry that having a depressed family member means that you’ll get depression too. However, science is showing that our destinies are not written in our genes and that depression is often a symptom of … Continue reading

How Can I Better Manage My Health?

Health can be envisaged on a timeline or spectrum. Symptoms like insomnia, aches and pains, skin rashes, constant fatigue, recurrent infections and indigestion are early markers of imbalance, that if ignored can worsen and eventually lead to a significant or even catastrophic loss in self regulative capacity and the development of a chronic disease state… Continue reading

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