In a world where wellness trends come and go, detoxes and cleanses have emerged as popular buzzwords, promising a quick and effective way to reset the body and revitalise health.  From juice cleanses to restrictive diets, these programmes claim to eliminate toxins, boost energy levels and kick-start weight loss. However, as the popularity of detoxes has increased, so has scepticism among health experts.  The concept of detoxification  Detoxes date back to around 2000 BCE when ancient Greek and Egyptian civilisations believed that the food they consumed contained toxins harmful t ..read more

Looking to improve your overall wellness? Diet is a powerful influencer not just for physical health but mental health as well.  Most of us are taught from a young age just how important good nutrition is to fitness. Less attention is paid to the impact it has on our emotional state.  Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, beans and whole grains provide energy for staying active and nutrients for growth and repair and general health. They also reduce anxiety and depression, improve concentration and help with mood swings.  Meanwhile, if you fill your plate with processed meats an ..read more

At barbecues there’s chicken and hamburgers to navigate; at Christmas and Easter any menus with cassava pie, ham or turkey will likely be problematic.  Ultimately, it leads to a conversation filled with scepticism and disapproval.  Trevor Johnstone, the founder of Plant Based Fuel BDA, believes that “everything that we need comes from the earth” as plants have an abundance of vitamins, minerals and other vital nutrients.  “The animals don’t make calcium and iron. The plants do,” he said.  The “plant-based chef and nutrition advocate” is “passionate about motivating and enco ..read more

In a world inundated with pollution, nutrient-deficient diets and relentless stressors, it’s no wonder that many individuals struggle with maintaining a healthy libido.  People are often too embarrassed to ask questions about what is a natural aspect of human health and should be devoid of shame. On the flip side, those who seek assistance ultimately reap the benefits of improved sexual wellness and overall wellbeing.  According to Kaurie Daniels, a naturopath and co-owner of Natural Mystic Hub Health Store, herbs offer a holistic approach and hold the key to rejuvenating libido and ..read more

We all need to eat but when you are working full-time and/or have a family to cook for, takeout and other pre-prepared foods are a tempting way to keep everyone happy.  But, how good is this for your health? Is the cost of restaurant food sustainable in the longer term? And, how can you magic more time to go to the grocery store and turn your shop into something everyone will eat?  The answer? Planning and easy, quick, nutritious recipes.  “Make cooking a priority over other things,” said health coach, Tania Kowalski. “Schedule it. Use time when you have it. Batch cook, make ext ..read more

Knowing your vitamins is no longer as easy as A, B, C – these days you also have to worry about D, E, K, B1 and B2 all the way up to B12.  Shelves upon shelves of attractively packaged supplements promise to boost your immune system, help your organs do their jobs and give you energy: it’s certainly enough to pause for thought as you make your way through the pharmacy.  There are many reasons we need supplements. Common ones include:  Vitamin D, which helps keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy, is usually received from sun exposure. People whose skin does not get exposed to ..read more

Going on a crash diet and losing 10 pounds in a week, or even 20 pounds in a month, is an attractive proposition for anyone who wants to slim down for the summer.  Yet if you pick the wrong quick-fix solution, you could end up gaining weight in the long run or missing out on key nutrients while you hyperfocus on one aspect of your wellbeing.  As marketing teams highlight the miraculous powers of numerous different weight-loss plans – from the vegan diet to the Mediterranean diet, from intermittent fasting to the Dash diet – selecting the right one can feel like a minefield.  Dr ..read more

 A moment of cassava pie and barbecued chicken on the lips, a lifetime on the hips, right?  That might be true to an extent, but we’re missing the point if we judge our health solely by how much we weigh and whether we can burn it off quickly at the gym.  Sabrina Famous points out that our body weight is only one of many indicators of our wellness – and it can often be misleading.  “We see it all the time: women getting on their scales every day and getting disappointed if it’s not in the right spot,” said Dr Famous, a physician at Ocean Rock Wellness, on Point Finger Road ..read more

With a bit of thought it is possible to maintain fitness without committing to a gym membership or a structured exercise routine. If you don’t like working out and would prefer not to have a personal trainer standing over you, there are tons of ways that you can optimise your wellbeing as long as you stick with them every day. Below are some tips on how to stay fit: Move your feet whenever you can Every moment that you are not sleeping is an opportunity to be active. Walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, park your car or bike as far away from your destination as possible so you ..read more

It’s January… again. Will 2024 be your year of fitness? After the abundance of the holiday season, many of us begin the year with great intentions, but a few weeks in, the post-New Year motivation can begin to wane. Don’t let it happen! Sometimes all you need is a bit of encouragement, support and guidance. Personal training and fitness instructors Betty Doyling and Monroe Darrell Jr., share their advice on how to get started and how to keep going. “Start somewhere,” said Ms Doyling, owner of B-Active For Life. “It could be anything. Start with walking, one day a week, and see if you can manag ..read more