Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60% of your body weight. Your body depends on it to survive. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to function properly. A lack can lead to dehydration – a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough of it in ...

You're probably reading this right now because you're looking to get in tremendous shape, burn fat, and maybe even build some confidence as well. I'm going to tell you right now that kickboxing is an excellent way to achieve these three things and much more. Participation in this rigorous sport is ...

Commonly believed to be a grain and prepared and eaten like one, quinoa or 'Chenopodium quinoa', is in fact a seed botanically speaking and is a relative of spinach and chard. The plant is indigenous to South America, originating in the mountainous area surrounding Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia ...

Cumin is a small seed, ridged and yellow-brown in colour and has been used for both medicinal and culinary purposes throughout the world.  Although it is a seed native to Egypt, it has been cultivated for thousands of years in the Middle East, India, China and Mediterranean countries. Its unique ...

The sociable South American tradition of passing around a gourd of Yerba (‘herb’ in Spanish) mate leaves soaked in warm water has now developed into a health craze in the Western world. With the botanical name 'Ilex paraguariensis' a member of the holly family, Yerba mate is known for its ...

Title: Bye Bye Candida, Hello Abs!  How to Beat the Yeast in Just 12 Weeks! Author: Elle Energy Year: 2017 Publisher: Bybliotech Synopsis: Guide to beating the Candida yeast parasite with a focused diet. Review: This book is the ultimate vindication for anyone who has felt sure that ...

Our sweet but prickly pal the pineapple, a tropical plant and member of the Bromeliaceae family, is native to Paraguay, Brazil and potentially regions of the Caribbean. It was first brought to Europe subsequent to Columbus’ return in 1493. The name 'pineapple' matured in the 17th century thanks to ...

Eggplant, otherwise known as aubergine or brinjal, is a deep, purple glossy pear-shaped vegetable. It belongs to the nightshade family of vegetables which include tomatoes, bell peppers and potatoes. There are many different varieties that all differ slightly in taste, texture and, one can describe ...

We are all told to do at least an hour of exercise a day but did you know that we also need to incorporate two days of strength training? Before you hit those dumbbells, you need to warm up and after you do your exercises, a cool down session should be done. Why is this needed you ask? Read on to ...

The term 'gluten-free' has been a buzzword for awhile now amongst health and nutrition enthusiasts. Previously, the most common reason to adopt a gluten-free diet was due to celiac disease, but people are becoming increasingly conscious of the reported health benefits of a reduced gluten intake. ...