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Fitness is not a one size fits all topic and we all have our own preferences when it comes to staying fit. There are several different styles of training which one can use to achieve their personal fitness goals and most people choose to stick  to the one they most...

We have all heard of the benefits of eating a banana before a run or strenuous workout but how can you make your banana and the banana peel go the extra mile? Here are five surprising uses for banana peels to help you do just that 1. Acne & wrinkles...

How many people do you know suffering with this – it’s like an epidemic these days. A healthy blood pressure (BP) level should be around 120-130 over 80.  Hypertension is a stealth condition as there are sometimes no obvious symptoms. For that reason it has been called “the silent killer”....

AVOID NIGHTSHADES BEFORE SURGERY Are you one of those people who seems to struggle for days to recover from anaesthesia? If so, you may find avoiding the nightshades will help you recover faster.  Research suggests that nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, aubergine, bell peppers and potatoes) can delay recovery from anaesthesia.  Who...

ANATOMY OF A LAUGH When we laugh, we engage our entire body in the act. At least 15 different muscles in the face are called into action, along with our respiratory system and other muscle groups. But more importantly, laughter sends serotonin levels soaring in the brain, erasing mild depression...

CLASSIC CHICKEN LIVER PATE (French Style CHICKEN LIVER PATE- what else?) Serves 6-8 (or 4 greedy ones!) Cooking time about 10 minutes, but add 20 minutes prep   What you’ll need 400g organic chicken liver 300g grass-fed butter, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Half an onion, finely chopped ½ tsp...

COLLAGEN 101 Collagen is found throughout your body. It’s a structural element of bones, muscles, tendon, and ligaments in fact collagen and skin are always talked about together. This is because it’s a major component of your largest organ. Below I discuss Collagen 101.  You may not be aware that...

There are many facts surrounding collagen but below I have list of the top COLLAGEN FAST FACTS I could think of. The benefits of collagen are however endless but just too mention a few. COLLAGEN FAST FACTS: Collagen literally ‘glues’ you together. 90% of your collagen is type I, the...

BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME is a distressing condition that is all too common.  Your mouth feels as though you have had a big gulp of boiling water and scalded your tongue and lips, gums, palate and/or throat or all of the above.  It can appear out of the blue, develop over...

DEM BONES If you think calcium is all you need for your bones, you’d be dead wrong.  Without Vitamins D3 and K2, vitamin C and Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. You will not build healthy bone after about 25 years of age.  Collagen makes up 90% of organic bone mass in fact...

STRONG BONE RECIPE Take 1 x Vitamin K2 Premium daily. Unlike vitamin K1 found in green leafy veggies, vitamin K2 is naturally-occurring in animal-based foods, notably poultry and meats like beef and pork. You’ll also find it in cheese, eggs and beef liver.  But K1 is not converted to K2...

Tests Which Might Determine How Long You’ll Live We all want quality of life no matter what age we are.  There are three simple tests you can perform at home which may determine your longevity. Five researchers identified these tests some years ago and published a paper in the British...