Pumpkin is a type of winter squash native to North America, and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family (the same family as cucumbers and melons). They are usually forgotten about after Halloween, but these orange beauties are packed with nutrients and can be easily added to recipes year round. Read on ...

You may have heard a fair bit about matcha tea recently via the health and wellness industries and press and perhaps are wondering what all the fuss is about?  Well, this powdered Japanese green leaf tea is packed with antioxidants and has a lot to offer nutritionally.  In fact, it delivers the ...

So we’re already 21 days, or 3 weeks into 2017, so how is it going for you? As we all know, this is the time where we begin to see how feasible our excitedly made New Year’s resolutions and promises to ourselves to make this year the greatest, actually are! Many decide to start living healthier, ...

Himalayan Salt is a form of salt that is hand mined from ancient sea beds and is untainted by modern environmental toxins.  It is believed to be the purest salt found on earth and comes in varying shades of pink, red and white, due to its rich, varied mineral and iron content.  There are various ...

Dancing traces back through centuries and can be considered the original and natural way to stay fit just moving to the beat and flow of the music; to lose yourself in its pulse and vibration! In ancient Greece the ‘choros’ (which translates to ‘dance’ in Greek) was performed as an honour to a god; ...

Goji berries, also known as Wolfberries, are nutritious berries from a woody perennial plant native to Asia. You can find them at standard supermarkets or health food stores and they are comparatively priced to other dried fruits. Goji berries and have been used in Chinese medicine for years and ...

Despite what the name may imply, tiger nuts are actually small tubers, not nuts.  They are an ancient 'superfood' and were first recognised as having incredible nutritional and health benefits some 4000 years ago.  Tiger nuts have been used by the ancient Egyptians who recognised their healing ...

Christmas is often symbolised as a mystical or at least a magical time of the year for most. Ever wonder why certain things exist, or if there is a ‘bigger purpose’ to your life? Well, it’s normal to think that way, everyone at some time or another asks questions of themselves with potentially ...

Water comprises nearly two-thirds of the human body and some people even refer to it as "the essence of life".  It contributes to our energy levels, quality of digestion and nutrient absorption, skin health, circulation and maintenance of a healthy body weight, amongst other things. So, it only ...

Following on from our 4 Tips for Postural Health During Pregnancy article here are our Top 5 Antenatal Exercises which will help to optimise your ante and post-natal health and fitness. 1. Pelvic Floor Exercises As previously stated the pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) are extremely important ...