Eating healthy fat will not make you fat.   Eating more calories then your body uses, eating empty calories, not excercising, eating too many carbohydrates and sugars, this is what makes you fat. It is neccesary to include a small amount of “healthy” fats in all  meals throughout the day.  Healthy fats help your body absorb [...]

The Other Option’s DIGESTIVE REMEDY, is a natural anti-inflammatory that stimulates the release of digestive hormones, improving digestion and treating stomach problems effectively. How undigested food affects the stomach and digestive systemConditions associated with undigested food • bloating • constipation • gas • gastritis • IBS • oesophageal reflux • peptic ulcers • ulcerative colitis [...]

The burning pain in your chest or abdomen that some people call heartburn and  others call acid indigestion can cause enough discomfort to interfere with your day-to-day living.  We try all types of things to get relief like antacids, milk, hot water and even vinegar!  Understanding what’s happening inside us might help to clarify what’s [...]

When we say ‘immune booster’ most people automatically think of Echinacea, simply because it is one of the most advertised products on the market.  Echinacea is certainly not the be-all of immune boosters and other beneficial products are often overlooked favour of what is familiar.  Always remember when taking herbal supplements that over time the [...]

Has your doctor put you on Cholesterol medication to prevent a heart attack? Do you take blood pressure pills to prevent a heart attack? That’s good.   But is it good enough?  Cholesterol and blood pressure on their own are only 2 chapters in The Big Book of Heart Disease.  You need to read the whole [...]

Is Krill Oil Better Than Fish Oil? Fish oil brings its own benefits by being a rich source of omega-3. However, when compared to fish oil, krill oil is increasingly thought of as a superior natural source of EPA and DHA omega 3′s. Sustainability Of Krill Vs Fish Sources Within the ocean, krill is available [...]

The aloe plant is a part of the lily family but it is Aloe barbadensis commonly called aloe Vera, which is of great significance. The health benefits of aloe Vera have been propagated throughout the world   Aloe Vera is available as a gel, spray, lotion, liquid, cream and in the form of a capsule. The [...]

A holiday to the seaside in summer can end up traumatic for a family, but there’s much that can be avoided.  A few tips and precautions will ensure that fun is had by all and dramas are kept to a minimum: Before you leave home ensure that you have renewed your prescriptions and that all your [...]