‘Mirror, mirror on the wall, what is the best weight-loss diet of them all?’ Patrick Holford, internationally acclaimed nutrition spokesman. In his book, Burn Fat Fast, Patrick Holford asks and answers the question that gnaws away at frustrated dieters who are constantly trying to lose weight but are getting nowhere.
The textile industry has had an adverse effect on the environment. On the one hand it has created jobs for thousands, but it has impacted, and is continuing to impact, the environment in a negative way. Jasmari Ferreira offer solutions for an industry that is seriously lacking in promoting environmental sustainability.
‘Get more out of life by using less’: This is the essence of permaculture – an ecologically sound way of living that can be applied to households, gardens, communities and businesses. Today’s youth are embracing this concept and spreading the word.
Making your home a green home. A chemical free home. More and more people are becoming aware of the environmental dangers surrounding us as part of daily life. As we become more conscious of the threats we wonder what avenues exist for us to reduce our risk. This article aims to assist you in making your home a safer, greener place and a haven in the midst of modern madness.
Detoxing has been practiced for millennia and is all the more important today as we live in an increasingly toxic environment. Choose a detox programme to suit yourself and start your new year clean.
Our Environment demands an Annual Detox. Regular cleansing of our bodies to get rid of toxins has become an absolute necessity. Explore ways in which you can minimise the effect of our toxic environment. Our editor share some personal benefits of a detox done right.
Tips for staying Healthy during the Festive Season. Even though the coming weeks will almost inevitably feature late nights and indulgences, there are ways not to be totally unhealthy during the festive season. Some of these tips may seem obvious, but sometimes all we need is a little reminder and some fresh ideas …
Stess can be positive or negative. When stress sparks personal achievement or life enjoyment and appreciation (positive stress), it helps us feel enthusiastic, creative, productive and motivated. But stress can easily spiral out of control, becoming overwhelming and negative distress, taking its toll on our physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.
Our health is a consequence of many factors, a lot of which we can control – starting with our food intake. Elson Haas moves from the need to avoid the usual bad stuff like alcohol, nicotine and caffeine, to common foods that may cause unexpected reactions.
Hay fever season leaves many people feeling miserable with streaming eyes and noses and itchy throats. During this period those with heightened allergic potential also tend to suffer more from other allergens such as food allergens. Patrick Holford offers some good medicine solutions to these irritants.Eating the right foods and taking the right supplements will give you bright eyes and a clear nose during hay fever season.