Are you a morning person, a night owl or somewhere in between? Your tendency to sleep at certain times within a 24-hour period is regulated by your circadian rhythm, or in other words your body clock, which takes into account things like sunlight and temperature. However, sometimes things can go wrong and it’s just plain […]
Ayurveda, translating directly as ‘life-knowledge’, is an ancient Eastern health practice. Modern-day practices exist all over the world, but Western science is only recently catching up. Research in this field has been dubbed ‘ayur-nutri-genomics’, or in other words, a combination of Ayurveda, nutrition and genetics. This new science focusses on how food can play an important
Eating seasonally in the winter is important for your health and the environment. During this winter season nature produces food that contains the exact nutrients that your body requires for this time. By listening to what your body needs and eating accordingly, you will be able to protect yourself against the lethargy that often comes
I am turning into a bit of a sleuth/scientist. So much so that I reckon I could give Sherlock Holmes and Marie Curie a run for their money. No longer able to read a single paragraph of a blog, book or report without double checking and cross referencing everything. I have taken my investigations even
Once thought as the seat of emotions and intelligence, the heart has always been a recurring topic of discussion in the search for a better understanding of the body. Here nutritionist and yogi Elisa Pineda looks at the foods we can eat for maximum heart health. We now know that alongside the heart’s real function of
Dealing with an Injury You’ve probably heard of the RICE method to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed healing. The RICE method is great to follow right after you’ve suffered from a physical injury and it’s helpful to keep doing it within the first 48 hours. What it exactly means is: Rest by reducing your
There is so much nutritional information out there about how to eat healthily that sometimes it can be confusing to know what to eat to ensure your body and mind feel good. Here, nutritionist and yoga teacher Elisa Pineda takes a look at the science behind some of the most common mistakes yogis can make
To keep unhealthy weight off not just this month but all year-round check this advice on what to avoid and what to go for when trying to eat lean or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle. Things to Avoid 1. The “Magic” Pill The industry will always try to re-invent and sell you the magic pill.
