Coconut Oil is Good for You
If you could make one change in your current diet that would positively affect all other areas of your life, would you do it? If you knew that just three tablespoons of a saturated fat would positively benefit your current health condition, would you take those three... read more
What’s in Your Vitamin Pills?
Vitamin E, in foods, is effective against ageing, oxidative stress, restless leg syndrome, diabetes, cataracts and a host of other ills. Vitamin E in its synthetic form is petro-chemically derived, and can cause endocrine disruption. Magnesium stearate has been shown... read more
Skin Brushing and the Lymphatic System
Is skin brushing all it`s said to be? What is it anyway? Well, the idea is that you use a bristly brush, made of natural fibers, to brush dry skin in order to boost circulation, rid the body of toxins, and remove dead skin from the surface. The result is healthier... read more
Stopping Smoking? Try These Foods
As any smoker trying to quit knows, the process of giving up the habit isn’t always easy. Quitting “cold turkey” is virtually impossible, as the urge to light up lingers, and a return to the behavior after not too long is common. In fact, nicotine... read more
Why is Health Such a Low Priority?
Something only rarely addressed during the acrimonious debate on medical care is why we take such poor care of our health. Many of us in the developed world eat too much, smoke too much, and/or drink too much. Combine that with a tendency to sleep and exercise too... read more
Weight Loss? You Could Lose 10 kg in 5 Days
Yes, it’s possible. A Sydney man (105 kg) did lose 10 kg in 5 days at Hippocrates Health Centre in 2002. How? He had ONLY watermelon juice, water, wheatgrass juice and rejuvelac for 5 days. In addition, he gave himself water enemas twice daily. Before you embark... read more
Christmas and Your Health
For most of us, the holidays are a great time. A break from the routine. You know the drill. Going back home. Long trips by airplanes or cars. Friends and family. It’s a good time for many, but also a stressful time for some. Whether you are a child visiting a... read more
Why Coconut Oil?
Extensive research shows that coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils to eat. It is known to help reduce bad cholesterol and assists weight loss. Famous researcher and nutritionist Mary Enig, PhD has long advocated the benefits of coconut oil, claiming that coconut... read more
