Most of us know drinking pure water is essential to life – so what’s in our water that’s potentially unhealthy?
Chlorine and lead is in everybody’s water, but there are also traces of pesticides, herbicides, industrial solvents, bacteria. Really, every chemical we use in our society works its way into our water supplies.
What people aren’t aware [...]
What is tooth decay?
Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is a disease of the teeth that affects individuals of all ages, although it is more common in children and young adults. Dental caries occurs when the tooth enamel is destroyed. Decay begins at the tooth’s hard external surface, and may advance to internal structures [...]
What is gingivitis?
Gingivitis is an inflammation or infection of the gums (gingiva) that is an early stage of periodontal disease (gum disease). Healthy gums appear pink in color. Gingivitis causes the gums to become inflamed and swollen and bleed easily when they are brushed or flossed. Gingivitis is reversible and there is no permanent damage [...]
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is also known as gum disease or periodontitis. There are various stages of gum disease, and the two most common forms are gingivitis and adult periodontitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation or infection of the gums gingiva) that is an early stage of periodontal disease. When left untreated, gingivitis may progress [...]
According to the Australian Health Department, 75 minutes of walking per week will improve health & fitness levels significantly.
Walking is low impact and benefits include improved cardiovascular fitness, stronger bones and reduced body fat, plus it’s suitable for almost everyone.
Seven Top Walking Tips…
Look for walking opportunities; park your car a little further away from your [...]
Eat your fruit and juice your vegetables
Drink a litre of vegetable juice every day
Juice your sprouts
Add superfoods to your daily juice
Use a cold press juicer
Eat your fruit and juice your vegetables
Dr Norman Walker who started the cold pressed juicing movement was a firm believer that we should eat our fruit and juice our vegetables.
Large quantities [...]
