7 Surprising Reasons You Suffer From Constipation Constipation is a touchy subject for many of us. Talking about how often we visit the bathroom isn’t everyone’s favourite topic. Unfortunately, many of us are chronically constipated. Many people have no bowel movement in a week, a whole week. Normally, we should have at least 1 to…
Why are Probiotics so healthy? Did you know that the bacteria living in your gut can affect your whole body? These probiotics manage the good functioning of the immune system, they make vitamins and they break fiber into short-chain fatty acids. Gut microbes can not only influence your digestion, they also affect your metabolism and…
5 ways to detox from the holidays and lose weight Are you feeling the guilt of the holidays yet? Overeating and drinking too much is just a normal thing for us during the festive season. But when the family and friends are gone, we feel toxic and lethargic. Here are 5 simple holiday detox and…
Actress Laura Aikman loses 5 Kg with Om Detox Actor Matt Kennard & Actress Laura Aikman Laura Aikman starred in The Job Lot, Keith Lemon:The Film, Waterloo Road and Bluestone 42. After watching the tv show The Retreat with Nick Knowles, the 30 year old British actress wanted to know more about the cleansing process…
Detox from Sugar in 10 steps In the 70’s, each American consumed about 4 pounds of sugar per year. Now, that amount is closer to 160 pounds. That is a lot of sugar! 50% of that amount comes from fructose, which translates into 10% of the American diet. Crazy isn’t it? And we are not…
Treating type 2 Diabetes with food Type 2 diabetes is a disease that is often caused by people’s poor eating habits. Numerous studies have shown that treating Type 2 Diabetes can be done with a whole food plant based diet, low in fat. It’s all about controlling your blood sugar levels and letting the insulin…
Healthy Chia seed breakfast Looking for the best breakfast recipe that is both healthy and nutritious? One that is packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants? We have one for you. Chia seed breakfast bowls are becoming a real trend because they are delicious and healthy. Chia is packed with fiber so…
How to detox your liver in 4 easy steps You can survive with only one kidney, without a spleen, a gallbladder or even a stomach. But you cannot live without your liver, the largest organ of the body. Yes, it is an important one. It has over 500 functions, including filtering what circulates in the…
Prevent Lung Cancer How to detox your lungs from cigarette smoke Lung disease kills 300,000 Americans each year. It can be from lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. Most of those illnesses are preventable since smoking often causes them. Did you know that your diet could help prevent the damages done…
Plant-Based Nutrition Plant-based nutrition is more and more popular in our society. The benefits on our health from eating healthy are tremendous. Studies show that eating more vegetables can prevent diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity and digestive problems. A well-balanced calorie sufficient diet composed of healthy vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and…