Tag: Longevity

  • The Anatomy Of Grey: Understanding Aging In Hair

    The Anatomy Of Grey: Understanding Aging In Hair

    Grey hair– you either love it or hate it, show it off or hide it away. According to research, different ethnic groups will generally go grey at different times. Caucasians tend to start from the mid-30s, while ethnic hair tends to go grey only after 50. Contrary to popular belief, stress has not been shown…

  • Dr Demartini Expert Advice On Marriage And Fidelity

    Dr Demartini Expert Advice On Marriage And Fidelity

    Dr John Demartini is a human behavior specialist, educator, international best-selling author and founder of the Demartini Institute. Here he gives his expert advice for a reader on the topic of her imminent marriage and fidelity. An anonymous reader asks: I am about to get married, and although I’m not having second thoughts, I do…

  • Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO): Ingredient Watch

    Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO): Ingredient Watch

    What is brominated vegetable oil (BVO)? Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a complex mixture of plant-derived triglycerides (the main constituent of an human, animal and plant fat) that contain atoms of the element bromine bonded to the molecules. It is derived from soybean or corn, and is primarily used to help to emulsify citrus- flavored…

  • Bone Broth: Drink Up On This Ancient Elixir

    Bone Broth: Drink Up On This Ancient Elixir

    Of all the products we produce on our farm in Stellenbosch, the most popular is our bone broth. I ascribe this to the fact that it’s the most nutritious. There is also a growing awareness that this ancient elixir is medicine. What are the benefits of bone broth? Bone broth has been linked to curing…

  • Tech Savvy: 5 Ways To Make Technology Work For You

    Tech Savvy: 5 Ways To Make Technology Work For You

    Numerous tech studies link workplace wellness with improved employee performance, happiness on the job and an individual’s commitment toward organizational goals. Companies should be applauded on their innovation and efforts toward making wellness in the work environment a priority, but it’s not all up to your employer. What actions and decisions are you taking to…

  • Non-Communicable Diseases: Cause Of Blindness?

    Non-Communicable Diseases: Cause Of Blindness?

    In recent years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have risen in prominence on the global public health agenda.NCDs are not passed from person to person but are typically the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental ad behavioral factors, and they tend to progress slowly. The most common NCDs include cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks…

  • Mango Teriyaki Salmon With Brown Rice

    Mango Teriyaki Salmon With Brown Rice

    This mango salmon recipe will provide you with healthy omega fatty acids and good protein, and it is served with brown rice and chili cucumber pickle for extra flavor. We’ve used mango here instead of sugar to create that wonderful sweetness we associate with teriyaki sauce, plus it gives us a nice hit of vitamin…

  • Resveratrol Launched Into South African Marketplace

    Resveratrol Launched Into South African Marketplace

    This would explain your love for red wine – it contains a key ingredient for anti-aging! Resveratrol has long been hailed as a powerful agent for aging better, and – good news! – it is now available in South Africa in a compact, potent supplement form. A Harvard University study has called anti-aging dietary supplement Resveratrol…

  • Should You Be Taking Codeine When Breastfeeding?

    Should You Be Taking Codeine When Breastfeeding?

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  • Hake Pan-Fried With Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes

    Hake Pan-Fried With Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes

    This hake recipe can be prepared to be gluten-, grain and diary-free; no-carb and paleo-friendly. Serve it with a simple salad of lettuce, (it contributes digestive enzymes) and avocado (providing good fats and fibre). Ingredients: 4 large hake fillets (frozen is fine) 250 punnet of cherry tomatoes 1/4 tsp sugar salt to season 1 tsp…