Monthly Archives: November 2016
Most people who hear the word ‘detox’ think that it is some sort of hippie, restrictive diet where you starve or deprive yourself from the pleasures of eating and living. This is because they do not understand the way the body functions. By the time they realise this, many have symptoms of underlying inflammation, a chronic illness or something called NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.)
This past weekend on Sunday afternoon, I decided to relax by reading the Sunday Times (big mistake!). Anyway, I came across an article that stated that 500 000 mums in South Africa are super stressed as their children are writing their matric exams soon. Interestingly, there was no mention of dads being stressed during exam time.
There is so much confusion these days about what is healthy and what isn’t. The end result is people eating whatever they desire which is usually the cause of their ill health.
Vitamin D has been known for its effect on bone health for decades. In the recent years, there has been extensive coverage in the medical industry as well as in the media about the benefits of this vitamin.