Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the human body. Getting enough magnesium ensures optimal functioning of muscles, nerves, blood vessels, bones, and the heart. Out of the many forms of magnesium supplements available today, magnesium ...

As mentioned in my previous article, my coach advised me to do this one, simple breathing technique and report back on my results, before determining whether or not to scale up and if so, for how long etc. This breathing exercise (which you can join and try here) started out small, for just about ...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a hormone-related response that’s experienced by an estimated 80% of women every month at around the usual time of their periods. Symptoms typically begin after ovulation (around a week before menstruation) and can last until the first day of the period. No one knows ...

Contrary to popular belief, yoga is not only an activity suitable for flexible people. Everyone should actually try out yoga as this activity provides several health benefits such as building muscle strength and perfecting your posture, as well as prevents cartilage and joint breakdown. Practicing ...

The menstrual cycle involves many hormonal changes and the monthly loss of blood results in extra dietary requirements. I know we love our comfort food when that time of the month comes around, but maybe it's time to re-evaluate what we put into our bodies during our period. Find out about which ...

Krill, in Norwegian, translates to “whale food”. Krill oil is made from krill; tiny shrimp-like crustaceans and a favourite food of whales, penguins and manta rays. Oil is extracted from the krill, put into capsules and taken as a food supplement. Some krill products are specified as using ...

Despite its name, the Brazil nut is in fact the seed produced by the fruit of the Brazil nut tree. Native to Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and of course Brasil, its nut tree is one of the largest trees known to grow in the Amazon rainforest and it reaches an average height of 160ft (49m). Brazil nuts are ...

Maca root, or lepidium meyenii, is a biennial plant (meaning it takes two years to complete its biological lifecycle) hailing from the high altitude regions of Peru and Bolivia. Although a member of the cruciferous family, maca is a root vegetable similar to the radish or turnip family, but grows ...

Nordic countries fortunately still possess vast tracts of untouched nature. Since 86% of Finland is covered by forest, it's been easy for Finns to enjoy berries as a rich source of vitamins for hundreds of years. With the advent of processed foods, the consumption of berries had decreased in recent ...