Here is a lovely alkalinising juice that is loaded with goodness. The pineapple, which is now in season, has anti-inflammatory bromelains. The celery and kale are cleansing. And the ginger has a good circulatory stimulant punch! • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple • 4 stalks of celery • 2 cups of kale • 1 small Read More …
Tag: Toxicity
Another reason to eat organic food …
Here’s another reason to eat organic food …
The Dirty Dozen
Looking for another reason to eat organic? Here is the Dirty Dozen!
Chemicals in the environment that disrupt your hormones!
There are chemicals in our environment that mimic the action of hormones in the body. These chemicals are called “endocrine disruptors” and they interfere with the function of hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone, insulin & thyroid hormones. This causes a wide range of health problems as you can imagine. Over the last 70 years thousands of man-made Read More …
Are you getting enough antioxidants in your diet?
You have probably heard how important antioxidants are for the body. The reason they are important is that they help to reduce free radicals and oxidative stress in the body. Free radicals are molecules that damage cell membranes, cell DNA and the function of the cell, leading to the development and progress of illness. The Read More …
Danger in the Supermarket
466 (Sodium carboxymethylcellulose) is a vegetable gum used as a thickener in foods. It is an additive to avoid as it is a suspected carcinogen and can cause flatulence, intestinal discomfort and diarrhoea. Check the label as it is found in some cordials, flavoured toppings, cereals, snack bars, fruit twists, cakes, soy icecream and instant Read More …
Reduced risk of breast cancer with fish oils
Eating oily fish or taking fish oil supplements may help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (July Issue). The study found consumption of fish oil was correlated with a 32 percent reduced risk of breast cancer. Fish oil, which is high in omega-3 Read More …
Is Toxicity the Reason You Feel Unwell?
Ask yourself these questions: Are you often tired or lethargic? Do you regularly suffer from bloating, diarrhoea, constipation or other digestive disturbances? Do you get recurrent headaches? Do you regularly suffer from muscle aches and pains? Does poor short-term memory and concentration affect your ability to function at work? Do you have allergies or sensitivities? Read More …