We are often posed the question ‘What Does a Juice Cleanse do for My Body’? Although this question can not be answered in simple terms as the human body is a very complex (yet beautiful) machine, here are some insights you may find intriguing. The long term effects of toxins in the body These days
The word ‘detox’ is thrown around all too often, as most people do not know what the term actually means. Did you know that our bodies are continually ‘detoxing’ whether we are conscious of it or not? In fact, we would not still be alive today if it wasn’t for our bodies being able to ‘detox’
Intermittent fasting has gained a lot of hype of recent, especially when it comes to gut health. In fact fasting isn’t anything new to humans – we have been doing it for years when our food sources were scarce, or as a part of a religious ritual or spiritual pursuit. So why has ‘intermittent fasting’
Celery is often known for its bland and boring nature, where most of us spruce it up with some glorious peanut butter to make it a little more appetising. However, little did we know that the oh so humble celery is thought to contain an abundant source of healing properties, especially for chronic disease and
Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year where we get to enjoy precious time with our loved ones and indulge in all sorts of nice. However, this time for some can be accompanied by constipation, a bloated stomach, feeling sluggish, heavy and a little irritated. Can you relate? Between the Christmas parties
Overindulgence strikes even the most health-conscious of us at times. We can give you tips on how not to overindulge, but let’s face it, at this time of year most of us do despite all common sense telling us not to. However there are consequences – you will recognise these symptoms – a full uncomfortable
There is nothing better than using a change of seasons to provide you with the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and give both your mind, body and home a little refresh. Just like we like to eat seasonally, our movement and self care practices are just as important to protect and maintain true health
Guest post by Brittany from Treating Endo Did you know 1 in 10 women have Endometriosis? In fact, at least 176 million women worldwide have endometriosis and that number grows every day. Symptoms include painful periods, ongoing pelvic pain throughout the month, excessive bleeding, lower back pain, muscle cramps, infertility and more. The silver lining
Have you heard of dry body brushing, also known as ‘Garshana’? Garshana is a traditional Ayurvedic technique of self-care massage, to stimulate and reinvigorate the skin and lymphatic system. This technique has been adopted by western culture, know more commonly known as dry body brushing due to its many health benefits. What are the benefits of