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Spring is a time for renewal and revitalization. In other words, it’s the perfect season for a detox. And the good news is that with so many naturally detoxing superfoods available, it couldn’t be easier to give dangerous heavy metals the boot. Spirulina and Chlorella are particularly useful when it comes to detoxifying your body. Here’s how they could give you a new lease of life this spring! What are heavy metals? Heavy metals are elements that have the potential to be immensely damaging to your health, even in small amounts. Metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, and a whole bunch...

Expensive anti-ageing products aren’t the only key to younger looking skin. Nutrient and antioxidant rich superfoods like Chlorella can help improve the elasticity, smoothness and plumpness of skin for a natural, radiant glow. What is Chlorella? Chlorella is a freshwater green algae similar to Spirulina, and a natural health food supplement with the power to do great things. While it’s probably one of the oldest organisms on the planet, we’ve only been aware of its benefits as a natural food supplement for the last hundred years or so. During World War I, many countries were searching for alternative and sustainable...

You probably know Ginger as the tasty spice that adds a little zing to your cooking - but you might not know that it’s been used as a go-to remedy for ailments like morning sickness, headaches, joint pain and the flu for millennia. With recent studies suggesting that this delicious root might be effective in lowering blood sugar, researchers increasingly conclude that Ginger can help diabetes. Here, we explore how useful Ginger can really be in trying to help treat this serious illness. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a complex disease that occurs when blood sugar levels climb to dangerous...

Maintaining good oral health is one of the most important elements of a healthy lifestyle. Poor dental health leads to a whole host of complaints, ranging in severity from a distracting discomfort all the way to serious surgery. We hear a lot about the foods that are bad for our dental health – like sugary foods and acidic drinks. But we don’t often hear about foods that safeguard our pearly whites and help us avoid that dreaded trip to the dentist. These foods are out there: and one of them might surprise you. Ceylon Cinnamon could be one of the best things for...

Maca Commonly found in the Andes of central Peru, at altitudes of above 13,000 feet, Maca is a cruciferous vegetable, like cauliflower and broccoli, which boasts huge adaptogenic properties. The Maca root is traditionally dried, ground and consumed as a powder, but it’s commonly available as capsules or liquid extract. Maca root has been shown to promote hormone balance, boost energy levels and increase stamina, with a number of studies having established the beneficial effects of the Maca root on energy levels for athletes. But its not just athletes that can enjoy the incredible benefits offered by Maca. Reduce menopausal...