Your face tells you about your health

ShareNext time you blame those dark circles to many late nights, think again- your face could be trying to tell you something is wrong… Cracked lips, puffy eyes, dry skin… Barely a week goes by without one of these symptoms staring back at us in the mirror. Ok, so they’re all annoying flaws that stops [...]

Diet for Pregnancy: Eating for two!

SharePregnant women have the silly notion that they need to eat for two as a result of which they gain a lot of weight. But actually, it’s not the quantity of food you eat, but the quality of your nutrition that matter… It’s when your doctor confirms that you are expecting a baby; a whole [...]

Hair loss – does your diet affect your crowning glory?: Part II

ShareHair loss, for some people, is a fact of life. But for others, it’s cosmetic death. Whatever your opinion, the fact remains that 40% of all women, and half of all men, will lose their hair at some time in their life. The most common cause is genetic, so your parents really predispose as to [...]

Hair loss – does your diet affect your crowning glory?: Part I

ShareThe loss of hair can occur on the scalp or any part of the body that normally has hair, such as eyebrows or eyelashes. A certain amount of hair loss is normal as the average person normally sheds 50 to 100 hairs every day. The hair shed daily is not necessarily permanent hair loss. Most [...]

Vitamins & Minerals

ShareEven if your diet is well-balanced and nutritious, the effects of modern living can deplete essential vitamin and mineral reserves. Find the best natural sources of vitamins and minerals and ensure your recommended daily intake (RDI) is correct. Vitamin A Essential for good vision, healthy skin, growth and resistance to infection. It can also be [...]