Before we talk about how to manage autoimmune diseases, it’s first important to understand what’s really happening in your body… Understanding Your Body’s Defence System Have you ever wondered why sometimes your body seems to be fighting against you? Why do other people seem to be functioning a lot easier than you do? Well, autoimmune […]
What is Sugar? (Free Sugars) This sweet-tasting condiment is a form of carbohydrate that the body converts to glucose. Today we consume way more added sugars than the generations did before us. At times it seems unavoidable as most processed foods contain sugar in one form or another. Simple sugars, also called monosaccharides, include glucose, […]
Getting The Tea Herbal tea is a term applied to natural products steeped like tea but not from the Camellia sinensis plant. They are made from plants, flowers, roots, spices and herbs dried to create a wonderful variety of tastes and different health properties. These include chamomile tea, peppermint tea, rooibos tea, lavender tea, hibiscus […]
Getting The Tea Did you know that ‘Chai’ is the word for tea in Hindi? The most heartwarming drink and very common in different cultural traditions, tea spans thousands of years and millennia. It originated in southwest China as a medicinal drink and is now enjoyed in all parts of the world. This magnificent drink […]
Libido is sexual desire; ‘the energy of the sexual drive as a component of the life instinct’. Testosterone is the most influential hormone when it comes to sexual desire both for women and men. For women, progesterone and oestrogen also play a crucial role. An imbalance of these hormones can lead to a reduction of […]
Sexual and emotional intimacy is an integral part of young adult life. A satisfying sex life helps reduce stress and anxiety, increases happiness and most often means better mental and emotional health, increased levels of trust and intimacy. Many times, emotional and mental health problems curtail the enjoyment of sexual and emotional intimacy. On the […]