How to tell if you are gluten intolerant
Seen as a new age ailment of sorts, gluten intolerance is characterised as undesirable reactions to gluten – a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Celiac disease and lesser warned conditions like non-celiac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy is legitimate lifestyle conditions aggravated by...
Getting rid of chicken skin
'Chicken skin' is clinically known as keratosis pilaris. No, we aren't talking about the rough bumps on your arms when you're cold or nervous; keratosis pilaris is a medical condition that happens for a number of health-related reasons. ...
How to naturally prevent blood clots
Blood clots are necessary when you get a scrape or cut. The blood clots seal the wound from any outside debris. And from bleeding too much....
Signs that you may need to get your thyroid checked
Shaped like a butterfly at the base of your neck, the 5 centimetres long thyroid gland packs a powerful punch. ...
Five steps to prevent heart disease
Heart disease causes death. A frank, devastating reality, especially in the western world, that relies on a processed diet....
Processed Food: Dangerous or totally fine in moderation?
You have heard warnings about processed food and the dangers of preservatives. Processed food is villianised by health-boffs and, in some cases, for a good reason. ...
Can poor hygiene kill you?
Poor hygiene is difficult to measure - as you may not know that you aren't taking care of yourself well enough. Proper hygiene is a form of self-care....
Eat your way to better sleep
The food you eat directly impacts the overall quality of your sleep. Making good food choices, as well as getting a good night's rest go hand-in-hand. ...
Treating constipation at home
Constipation is a common problem. The medical condition may be from certain foods that you eat or don't eat, lifestyle choices or certain medication....
Digestion: Improve yours now!
Healthy digestion keeps things moving in and out of your gut smoothly and efficiently within a transit period of 24 hours. Ideally, there should be no stagnancy or blockages anywhere in the colon. We ensure this with a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables and a...
