Activated Charcoal is becoming more and more popular due to its adsorbing qualities. Its high heat production process creates a huge surface area, with the potential to act like a magnet for toxins. To put it into perspective, one teaspoon of Activated Charcoal powder (about 3 grams) has the same surface area as a football field! So just imagine its potential! The history of Activated Charcoal dates back as far as the Egyptians, Hippocrates and the Roman Empire. After the development of the charcoal activation process in the late 1800s, many reports appeared in medical journals about its use a ..read more

Well cultures across the globe have employed the curative power of water for centuries. Unlike the names used to describe its use for restorative purposes today — hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, hydropathy — the basic science behind it is simple: Soaking in warm water triggers the dilation of blood vessels, which in turn relaxes muscles. This physical reaction can ease pain and encourage the body to let go of stress that may be manifesting as tight shoulders, a stiff neck or a sore back. Additionally, taking the time to relax and soothe your body in a tub of warm water can help with the emotiona ..read more

So apart from the fact that it looks pretty awesome...I mean who wouldn't want to try out lying in a steaming jet black bath...it is full of powerful natural ingredients, designed to relax, de-stress and detox your body and mind! The striking black colour occurs from Activated Charcoal, an age old healing ingredient, specifically valued for the removal of toxins. To discover more about the history of Activated Charcoal and some of its other uses in detoxing, download your Free Ebook here. Considering your skin is your largest organ, it makes sense then, that immersing yourself in water contai ..read more

StartFragment x-tinymce/html Every morning, without fail, I drink over a pint of lukewarm water with a whole freshly squeezed lemon in it! We don't have a lemon tree, and they can get expensive in the wrong season, but I make sure I collect a good supply every time I come across a tree...I think my friends are tired of me raiding theirs! And yes the sour taste takes a while to get used to, but the great effects it is having on your body makes it all so worthwhile! more The most significant and obvious benefit comes from the water itself and its temperature. It's not rocket science to think th ..read more

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.” Buddha Utilizing positivity and affirmations in your everyday, is essential for reaching your goals and inspiring you to create your best life! Affirmations themselves, are positive, specific statements that guide your mind and remove self-sabotaging, negative perceptions. It’s a statement about ourselves or our situation, phrased in the present tense as if the statement is already true. A statement of affirmation encourages you to believe in what you proclaim, and through visualization, t ..read more

Nourish is a word that has a simple definition, that is ‘to provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition’. But the word means so much more than that…it is not simply the act of eating; nourishing is an act of self-care, helping your body, and whole-being, thrive. Nourishing denotes the conscious effort to cherish, keep alive and strengthen. The meaning is so powerful, and something we should all strive to live by. It is not about weight-loss, but more importantly, about choosing food that keep all our cells alive, healthy, and growing. Food is so ..read more

There is lots of controversy around the term “Superfood”, as some think that it is a bit of a marketing stunt. There is no exact criteria for a food to become a Superfood, however, consuming food which is packed with nutrients is always a good idea! Generally, Superfoods: 1. Contain concentrated amounts of nutrients and compounds that set it apart from most other foods 2. Have a wide array of nutrients and compounds beyond levels that most food offers 3. Appear to provide health benefits Nutrition is a dynamic field, and research is constantly changing. It is important to be conscious of the ..read more

The world is looking down the barrel at an obesity crisis, but the majority of people still don’t understand why healthy food and healthy living is a must! Good nutrition and what you put into your body is the foundation for good health. “Food is Medicine” is a term which was originally coined by Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine and it was his belief that eating wholesome food is the basis for good health. Hippocrates said almost 2500 years ago “Leave your drugs in the chemist’s pot if you can heal the patient with food.” Healthy nutrient-rich and alive foods help to heal the body a ..read more

As a Health and Wellness Coach, one of the first things I aim to help people with, is the simple alterations you can make to your life and pantry without too much time, effort or money. To create a healthy lifestyle, you need to start small and only introduce a few new habits at a time. Jumping in at the deep end and trying to uproot your whole lifestyle, will rarely result in lasting changes. It is important to take one step at a time and allow the small successes to grow and encourage the next goals! So here are a few small ingredients you can begin 2017 with, once those habits are formed a ..read more

Nutrition information on food labels is an important source of nutrition information but is typically under-utilized by consumers We all get told to read the food labels, but often it is easier said then done. Often people are unsure of what they are looking for, and it is therefore difficult to discern what is good, what is OK and what is bad! Plus it doesn’t help when the food manufacturers are allowed to hide the bad stuff under names we don’t even know or recognize. However, it really is key to begin to understand food labels and their nutritional panels so as to avoid eating toxins, addit ..read more