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Omega-3 supplements – how to choose the best

April 13, 2020June 1, 2018 by Lynne Brown

I know, it is a minefield out there and there are so many brands of omega-3 supplements on the shelves that it is mind-boggling. So let me make it easy for you to choose only the best, because when it comes to fish oil, only the best will do. This is because, thanks to the … Read more

Collagen – is it all that it is cracked up to be?

May 12, 2020April 13, 2020 by Lynne Brown

Have you also been wondering what all the hype is about collagen these days and if you really are missing out on something? So, four months ago I decided to give collagen a try and I’m here to report back. But firstly, what is this magical thing called collagen actually? Collagen is the “glue” that … Read more

Forget the genes – take control!

February 11, 2020August 28, 2019 by Lynne Brown

The scientific view of what determines a life span or how a person ages has swung back and forth. A few decades ago it was all about what we eat and environmental issues. Then the view switched to genes, the idea that you either inherit the right combination of genes that will let you eat fatty steaks and smoke a pack a day and live to be 100 or you do not.

BROCCOLI – A POWERHOUSE OF HEALTH

February 11, 2020April 25, 2019 by Lynne Brown

Have you had your broccoli today? If not, then you have missed out on a healthy dose of a long list of nutrients such as vitamins C, K, A, B and D, folate, manganese, calcium, magnesium and fibre. Although the health benefits of all the cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale are … Read more

Kefir – complete health in a glass

February 11, 2020March 11, 2019 by Lynne Brown

If you grew up on a farm, you will be familiar with “amasi” or sour milk and its health benefits, especially its probiotic (beneficial bacteria) content. But hold onto your hat, because this new kid on the block is sour milk with a difference. Called kefir (pronounced kuh-feer) , its benefits far outweigh any other … Read more

Stick to your resolution to quit smoking

February 11, 2020February 5, 2019 by Lynne Brown

December and January have passed and as we know these are the months that many smokers make a determined effort to quit smoking. The holidays are a time of reduced stress and anxiety, making quitting smoking a popular New Year’s resolution. If you were one of these people then hopefully you were successful in putting … Read more

Berry Healthy

February 11, 2020February 4, 2019 by Lynne Brown

Who would have thought that the common old mulberry tree found in many a backyard and considered to be a nuisance because of the stains left by its fruit, is actually supplying us with a food that is a powerhouse of nutrients with amazing health benefits. Fact is, the more a fruit or vegetable stains … Read more

Dealing with low blood pressure

February 11, 2020January 25, 2019 by Lynne Brown

Since most people with blood pressure issues seem to suffer from a blood pressure that is often higher than what is considered normal, hypertension enjoys a lot more attention than hypotension, or low blood pressure. Perhaps this is also because there is an abundance of drugs that can be prescribed for high blood pressure. For … Read more

Keep your prostate happy

February 11, 2020December 2, 2018 by Lynne Brown

Many men don’t even know where their prostate is, let alone how to spell it! How often have we heard him refer to it as a “prostrate”….haha. Call it what you like but all men have this small gland, about the size of a walnut, that sits under the bladder by the urethra. If it gets … Read more

Fabulous Avocados

February 11, 2020November 12, 2018 by Lynne Brown

Although I don’t believe any food is the be-all–and-end-all, this one comes pretty close. When in season as they are now, they are at their best, and it becomes difficult not to pig out on this amazing fruit and, surprisingly, to never get tired of it. Currently, avocado benefits have been getting a lot of … Read more

The LCHF Diet – are there risks?

February 11, 2020September 12, 2018 by Lynne Brown

Although I am in favour of the LCHF Diet, that also goes by the names Banting, Paleo and Ketogenic Diets, and see it as a fundamentally healthy way of eating that mirrors the diet we evolved to eat and is in accordance with our innate physiology, I do harbour some reservations. This diet (which I … Read more