The alkaline diet concept is based around the idea that the foods you eat can alter the acidity or alkalinity (the pH value) of your body. Normal metabolism allows us to extract energy (calories) from food by “burning” food groups by means of a variety of different processes, including a process called oxidation. As we […]
Why Vitamin D is on my “top 5 anti-ageing nutrient list”
Vitamin D has become a hot topic of conversation. European Public Health authorities reckon anyone living in the countries where exposure to sunlight is scarce during a large part of the year, e.g. the UK, are likely to have less-than-optimal levels, or even experience deficiency. Vitamin D is responsible for key underlining processes that ensure […]
9 Health benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a highly delicious spice. It has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Modern science has now confirmed what people have instinctively known for ages. Here are 9 health benefits of cinnamon that are supported by scientific research. 1. Cinnamon is high in a substance with powerful medicinal properties Cinnamon […]
Look after your vital energy or Chi
Energy is described in Western culture as vigor, life, spirit, passion, power, and electromagnetism. The Hindus call vital energy prana. The Hebrew name for “vital energy” is ruah. The Chinese define energy as life force, or chi. Vital energy meaning Prana is physical, mental, and spiritual energy in Hinduism. It is believed that prana is […]
Detox in 3 steps
Through detoxing you purify your body from pollutants and at the same time you give it what it needs to function properly. Detoxing is popular. There are more and more detox programs to choose from which you can follow at home by yourself or under guidance. Detoxing is often much less severe than the traditional […]
Nutrition and energy production when practicing sport
Nutrition plays an important role in providing energy when practicing sport, especially to achieve optimum performance. In fact, proper nutrition will allow higher performance, easier recovery and injury prevention. So, nutrition and energy are closed linked. The macronutrients like carbohydrates, fats and proteins provide the energy needed by the human body and an athlete must […]
