Metabolic syndrome consists of several risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Notably, the characteristics of this syndrome include elevated waist circumference, elevated fatty lipids in the blood, high blood pressure, high fasting glucose indicating minor insulin resistance, and reduced levels of “good” cholesterol. Since metabolic syndrome symptoms preclude more...

  For 2000 years the people of the remote mountain region of Junin in the Peruvian Andes have consumed a sacred medicinal root vegetable called Maca for the management of stress and to promote vitality, balance and well-being. For those populations who consume it regularly they boast some of the...

Whether you’re a mum, dad, grandparent or carer (or perhaps a kid yourself), my aim is to inspire you and the family to enjoy healthy recipes to supercharge ALL your lives. Being a mum and step-mum, it’s that time again when you're getting ready to send the kids back to...

The world of health can be excruciatingly confusing. Some health experts tell us to eat one meal a day, while others say it’s imperative to eat a minimum of nine. Yikes! While there are generally agreed upon rules like: -      Eat your vegetables, especially the green ones. - ...

Candida is a type of yeast that is typically found in small amounts in the mouth and intestines and on the skin. In normal circumstances, the natural balance of healthy bacteria in our body keeps Candida under control. However, if healthy bacteria levels are disrupted or the immune system is...