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17 07, 2015

Antioxidants explained: what are antioxidants plus a list of best sources

2022-05-02T08:23:55+10:00

What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds in foods that search for and neutralise free radicals produced by the ever present process of oxidation in the human body. Therefore, antioxidants are vital to prevent some of the damage caused by free radicals. Oxidation, a natural chemical process happening all the time in the body, occurs on [...]

Antioxidants explained: what are antioxidants plus a list of best sources2022-05-02T08:23:55+10:00
5 11, 2012

Antioxidants: How to get one of the the best antioxidants for free

2022-05-02T11:54:26+10:00

I have been interested and practicing earthing or grounding by walking barefoot on the grass or sand (beach sand is awesome!) for some time, and was planning to write a post on it but I found a great article by Dr Mercola that explains the benefits of it very well. According to his article, studies [...]

Antioxidants: How to get one of the the best antioxidants for free2022-05-02T11:54:26+10:00
2 01, 2024

Top 3 herbal teas to feel and look great!

2024-01-02T12:14:37+11:00

Herbal teas have been used for centuries to boost people’s health and wellbeing, often as the first and sometimes the only medicine available. The teas abound in health benefits, are relaxing and calming and can be used in any season. For many of us there’s nothing nicer on a cold day than a soothing cup [...]

Top 3 herbal teas to feel and look great!2024-01-02T12:14:37+11:00
2 11, 2023

Super Greens – what they are and why you should you include them in your diet

2023-11-02T21:46:14+11:00

We are often told that we should eat our greens, but not many of us actually understand just how important they are. Green vegetables, and in particular super greens, are amazing nutritional powerhouses and incorporating them into your diet offers a whole host of health benefits to your body. Joanna Sochan, Naturimedica’s highly trained and [...]

Super Greens – what they are and why you should you include them in your diet2023-11-02T21:46:14+11:00
22 09, 2023

Gotu kola: uses and benefits for skin, stomach ulcers and memory

2023-09-22T18:36:38+10:00

Gotu kola - aka 'botox in a bottle' Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a native herb of South Africa, India and Sri Lanka which has been a major herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for the last 3,000 years. Its leafy greens are an important food source in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Thailand. Leaves are used [...]

Gotu kola: uses and benefits for skin, stomach ulcers and memory2023-09-22T18:36:38+10:00
20 08, 2023

Top 7 natural ‘antibiotics’ for flu, colds and coughs

2023-08-29T18:20:10+10:00

Overuse of antibiotics is a real issue these days resulting in, among others, gut damage impairing digestion and absorption as well as, paradoxically, also causing damage to our immune system located in the gut. It's estimated around 90% of the immune system is found in and around the gut. Fortunately, there are a number of [...]

Top 7 natural ‘antibiotics’ for flu, colds and coughs2023-08-29T18:20:10+10:00
4 07, 2023

Know and love your herbs – Elderberry

2023-07-04T19:29:20+10:00

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a native of Europe and Western and Central Asia and its medicinal properties have been appreciated for centuries. Its flowers, berries, leaves and bark were traditionally used for treating colds, flu, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, hay fever, wounds, eye infections, muscle pain and many other ailments. Elderberry boosts the immune [...]

Know and love your herbs – Elderberry2023-07-04T19:29:20+10:00
13 06, 2023

Vitamin A: What you must know about this vital nutrient

2023-06-13T21:15:46+10:00

This post covers all you need to know about vitamin A, including causes of deficiency (it's quite common these days when people restrict dietary fats), best food sources, supplementation guidelines and benefits. Keep reading. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient we can't do without but it's often overlooked by both health practitioners and patients which [...]

Vitamin A: What you must know about this vital nutrient2023-06-13T21:15:46+10:00
12 12, 2022

Holy basil: a key herb for stress, anxiety, depression and fatigue

2023-08-29T18:51:15+10:00

In this post I explain how to and why use holy basil herb if you suffer from adrenal fatigue, anxiety, stress or sleep problems. I also cover holy basil's safety and potential drug interactions (important!) and discuss safe dose guidelines. I’ve been successfully using holy basil in herbal mixes for my adrenal fatigue/ exhaustion, anxious [...]

Holy basil: a key herb for stress, anxiety, depression and fatigue2023-08-29T18:51:15+10:00
21 07, 2022

Best flu remedies: fire cider tonic recipe

2022-07-22T12:25:05+10:00

Make your own powerful antibiotic and anti-inflammatory tonic! I have a great tried and tested fire cider tonic recipe for you on the blog today. Fire cider tonic is a potent traditional remedy to warm up the body during cold winter weather and support immunity during the cold and flu season. It’s brilliant in preventing [...]

Best flu remedies: fire cider tonic recipe2022-07-22T12:25:05+10:00

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