Activating Nuts & Seeds

Nuts and seeds play a very important role in our diet. There are however varied opinions on how we should eat them. Although most people love roasted nuts, the roasting actually decreases their nutritional value, others would prefer theirs raw. Even raw nuts however can cause digestive issues hence why most health experts are suggesting that activating your nuts before consuming them is truly the...

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COCONUT OIL

It's no secret that I LOVE coconut oil, and anyone that knows me will tell you that I use it for absolutely everything! Ive been using it for a few years now and I cant believe the changes it has made to my health. I've researched the many health benefits and uses of coconut oil over the past couple of years, and it has become very clear that this oil is truly a gift from Mother...

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GLASS OVER PLASTIC

PLEASE ALWAYS USE GLASS WATER BOTTLES Most people these days know to avoid plastic water bottles etc that contain "BPA" (bisphenol-A) as it disrupts the function of the endocrine system causing hormonal imbalances & possible infertility problems. However just when you thought you'd learned everything there was to learn about how to avoid BPA, new research shows that there's more hormone-disrupting...

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Additives in kids food

When it comes to "junk foods" given to children this is something that I am very passionate about and find it all extremely unnecessary, there are copious amounts of healthy (yummy) options out there that don't contain the carcinogenic and mind altering additives.  I understand that we need to let "kids be kids" and have fun etc however "everything in moderation" is not necessarily great advice...

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BREAKING A JUICE FAST:

While spending several days drinking only pure fresh juices, you will probably be starting to think about what it will be like to break the fast and go back to solid foods, a common realisation can be that it’s actually not so hard NOT eating after the first couple of days, however EATING is what can be really hard for some. Well CONSCIOUS eating that is! Completing a fast/cleanse is a true achievement,...

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OIL PULLING

After 7 solid months of oil pulling every morning I am confident to say that my teeth look & feel AMAZING & when I accidentally missed one day I didn't feel as refreshed & awake that morning! The only thing is I wish I had taken before & after photos of my teeth. WHAT IS OIL PULLING Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic ritual, and was introduced to the modern world in 1992 by...

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