Month: February 2011

Myofascial Cupping

Myofascial Cupping

“Cupping” is an ancient practice in which a cup is placed on the skin, and through having the pressure inside the cup reduced, skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn towards and held in the cup.

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Green Tea

Green Tea

Green tea, tea pot It is common knowledge that green tea is high in antioxidants and has many health benefits. Black tea and green tea are both produced from the same plant – Camellia sinensis. So what makes green tea better?

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The New Food Pyramid for Wellbeing

The New Food Pyramid for Wellbeing


Hands up all those who remember learning about the old food pyramid at school? Unfortunately new detailed research has shown us that this old pyramid is highly incorrect and not serving us when we use it to decide our eating … Continue Reading

Super Foods

Super Foods

Super FoodsTired of diets that just tell you what not to eat? Ongoing research continues to help us make informed decisions about the best foods for health and weight control. Nourishing foods containing good fats, some protein and low … Continue Reading

Insufficient Vitamin D…. Are you at risk?

Insufficient Vitamin D…. Are you at risk?

Vitamin D

With summer in full swing and many of us holidaying around the fabulous waterways and beaches one would think that our sun exposure would provide enough vitamin D to induce adequate levels in the body. Unfortunately this is not the … Continue Reading