Author: Kheyrne Danu
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The Perfect Fit: Finding The Right Shoes For Your Feet
Feet are the most-used part of the body, yet they often receive the least amount of attention. When it comes to exercise, don’t compromise. Invest in the right shoes. Whatever your age, you can ask yourself the question: “What have I done with these feet?” Whether you have done ballet or sprinting, worn high heels or…
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The Top 5 Protein-Packed Plants For Your Diet
With rising evidence that plant-based diets are a healthier option, it’s no wonder many of us are revising our eating habits. But how do you ensure that your body is obtaining sufficient protein from plants, required for longevity? Here are the top sources of plant-based protein that are an absolute must for your pantry and…
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How Antibiotics Can Reduce Your Brain Function
Recent findings show that long-term use of antibiotics can impede memory and brain cell growth, as well as gut health. The link between the gut and brain has been under the medical spotlight for over a year. But a recent scientific paper published in April 2016 shows a clear link between gut microbes, the immune…
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4 Foods To Create Collagen-Rich Skin
Nourished skin not only feels great, it looks radiant – and collagen plays a massive role in this. Adding an extra boost of nutrients to our diet can go a long way towards preventing the negative effects of pollution and stress on our complexion. Collagen is an important protein that creates the internal structure of…
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Nature’s Top 10 Antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern worldwide. According to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) when antibiotics don’t work, the result can be “longer illnesses, more complicated illnesses, more doctor visits, the use of stronger and more expensive drugs and even more deaths caused by bacterial infections”. Chemical antibiotics are drugs used…
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Rooibos Your Next Anti-Aging Ingredient
Rooibos tea is an extremely well known South African treasure. And though it is the tea of choice for many, its benefits extend far beyond being just a beloved hot beverage. Scientists from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa are discovering it has the ability to help keep aging-related diseases from developing. What…
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Is Your Olive Oil Truly Made of Olives?
Due to the popularity of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil sales have boomed over the last decade. But just when you thought you were making a healthy choice by pouring extra virgin Italian olive oil on your salad, we discovered your oil may be counterfeit. Independent researchers, including a study that came out of the…
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The E-Number Guide: Know What You’re Really Eating
Additives and preservatives may improve the look and lifespan of your food, but they certainly don’t do the same for your body. Ingredients lists are confusing to say the least, but let’s demystify the E-Number Guide. To help us decipher the reams of gobbledygook, ingredients expert Robyn Smith, owner of the online shop “Faithful to…
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Know The Hazardous Side Of Synthetic Supplements
The long-standing debate on the availability of nutritional supplements and herbs is still a hot topic. Whether you believe they should be easily available or prescription only may not be as important as the regulation of quality. Even though we all have a right to good health we also need to know what we are…
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Top 5 Anti-Inflammatory Food Hacks
Inflammation is now known to be at the root of many lifestyle diseases such as autoimmune disorders, depression, high blood pressure, cancer, cardiovascular disease and alzheimer’s. Thankfully we now understand the nature and cause of inflammation. Firstly it starts in the gut, which makes it a good place to turn it off. The following foods can play…