There are proven health benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) such as helping to lower cholesterol and sugar levels, aiding in weight loss and helping to maintain clear, acne-free skin.   However many people find the taste too intense so leave out ACV from their diet.  Rather than taking it straight – here’s a few tips on how to make it more palatable: Mix it with your salad Dilute a portion of ACV in a mixture of honey and olive oil and use it as your salad dressing. Enjoy your greens along with the benefits of ACV with less of that vinegar taste. Check out this recipe M ..read more

  Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been around for thousands of years. In ancient times Hippocrates the father of modern medicine used apple cider vinegar as a treatment for a variety of illnesses such as colds and flu, digestive issues, and infections. Today, apple cider vinegar is still regularly being used as a health remedy and in cooking and baking. Paul Bragg is the owner and founder of one of the most well known apple cider vinegar brands in the world - ‘Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar.’ Dr Paul Bragg dedicated his life to sharing his passion for health, wellness and natural healing. He wa ..read more

We are celebrating World Heart Day tomorrow, September 29.  It’s a good time to remind ourselves of the food we should be eating to maximize our heart health given one of the main causes of heart disease is poor diet. Green Leafy Vegetables Green, leafy vegetables are good for our bodies in general.  Greens are a good source of Vitamin K which helps in protecting our arteries and promotes proper blood clotting.  Go for greens that are popular for their additional health benefits such as kale or spinach.  Avocados Incorporating avocado in our diet has been shown to sig ..read more

  You might know honey as the deliciously sweet spread that you drizzle over all of your breakfast, but did you know that a specific honey variety has un-BEE-lievable benefits? Manuka Honey, which is derived from the nectar of Manuka trees, is known for its healing power and potency. With its natural and powerful qualities this sticky superfood makes for a unique and amazing ingredient not just in food, but in skincare too (pause for reaction from crowd).  What Is Manuka Honey, and why is it so special? Manuka trees, also known as the ‘tea tree bush’ which grows in both New Zealand ..read more

  Whether we are hungry, on the go, recovering from a workout, or holding ourselves over to the next meal, it’s important to have healthy and easy snacks to have on hand. Unfortunately many snacks on the supermarket shelves can contain a lot of sugar and other additives and preservatives that can do more harm for your health than good. If you are looking for easy, healthy snack ideas and don't know where to start, than read on to discover some of our favourites here at LYH HQ. Dried Mango Dried mango is a great little snack that is full of vitamins and minerals while being sweet, chewy ..read more

Himalayan salt lamps not only create a warm, soft and welcoming ambience in your home, but they also have many other benefits too. Below are some of the benefits that having a Himalayan salt lamp in your home can provide. What is a Himalayan Salt Lamp? Salt lamps are made from rock salt from the Himalayan mountains that are carved and hollowed. Within the hollowed-out centre of this block of salt a light bulb can fit that emits both light and heat. When the light is switched on, the salt lamps ranges from a light pink to a pinkish orange salt crystal.   Improves Indoor Air Quality Sa ..read more

Keeping our immune system strong has never been more important. Juicing can be an easier way to consume more fruits & vegetables which can help empower the body with energy, aid the body’s cleansing process, and naturally improve the function of the immune system. Below are some ingredients that we recommend you add to your juices to help boost your immune system. Citrus   Citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges are well-known for their high level of vitamin C and therapeutic properties, which can help to boost your immunity and protect you from pathogens that may cause illness. Ci ..read more

  Life is like a rollercoaster ride. We buckle up for what we hope is going to be an easy and enjoyable ride and it all starts off smoothly. We know that it’s not going to be all smooth sailing because others have been on that very ride and so, we think we are prepared. We ride the smooth crest up the incline and everything is working out just as we planned it. All that we set out to do has begun to fall into place and the feeling is exhilarating. Life is good and we are invincible. That is, until we reach the very top and the downward slide begins and takes us into a whirlwind of emotio ..read more

  Anxiety is a condition and important issue that many can suffer from on a daily basis. Anxiety and stress causes the release of adrenaline and cortisol in the body. This can put the body into ‘fight or flight’ mode which prepares the body to response to whatever is being triggered. This is effective protective mechanism if you encounter a life threat, but it is most definitely not a good state to be in daily, or long-term. Often today, our stress levels don’t have enough time to recover, and get back to a normal relaxed state. High levels of stress and anxiety can have a negative effe ..read more

It’s official - Winter has arrived, and many of us are probably resisting the urge to hibernate indoors with Netflix for the next three months surrounded by all our favourite winter comfort foods. To some extent, these are perfectly natural and necessary tendencies. We should all be listening to our bodies, and in the winter months this usually means slowing down a little, staying warm (think saunas, fires, spas and warm baths), and eating more warming and dense meals. However, moving less,  isolating, and spending too much time in front of screens can lead to stagnation of both the bod ..read more