The grapefruit was very popular in Barbados in the 18th century when they started to cultivate it. A subtropical citrus fruit known for its sour taste is believed to be a cross between a pomelo and an orange. The reason why it is called grapefruit is because it grows in clusters, similar to grapes. Grapefruits …
While most people spend about one-third of their waking hours at work, having an office job means spending more than one third of your waking hours sedentary or with very little movement and shift in position, which can have long-term negative effects on your health. Check out this helpful list of 5 things to avoid to …
Cinnamon… I put like a half of a teaspoon in my muesli or porridge every morning, only because I like it. It’s interesting to see that a mere teaspoon of cinnamon contains 28 mg of calcium, almost one mg of iron, over a gram of fibre, quite a lot of vitamin C and K, and the …
Do you know how much salt you eat daily? If you don’t write a food diary you probably don’t know, but you should really reassess your diet and see whether you are consuming too much. Eating too much salt over time can create various health issues so it’s really important to be aware of what …
Do you know how much physical activity you need in order to stay healthy or to improve your health? Alarmingly, not that many people know the recommended weekly amount of physical activity, in fact, only 38% of women are able to identify the correct time period recommended by health experts (150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity …
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Are you feeling SAD or do you know someone who is just not themselves and are feeling down? It may feel embarrassing and uncomfortable to visit a GP to talk about mental health issues but no-one should suffer in silence. Although mental health is a sensitive topic it’s not something you should ignore because it can really affect your …
How light therapy can help to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Read More »
It sounds like I am losing my voice and I also have a swelling in my neck. I also get cough attacks once in a while but apart from that, I am fine. I think. But should I go to my regular spin class? I go spinning every Tuesday. No, fail. It’s part of my …
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