Fat is not only
good for your health - it is essential for good health.
Low fat or fat-free foods flooding the market as
a solution to lifestyle health problems cause confusion over the quantity of
fat in diets. A more important concern is the kind of fat being consumed. Low fat diets often lead to regained weight
and new health problems. A craving for
fatty foods usually indicates a deficiency of certain fats.
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A twinge in the knee,
morning aches and pains - just a normal aspect of aging process or warning
signs not to be ignored?
Complex synovial joints, which include fingers,
elbows, hips and knees, allow for the miracle of movement so we can enjoy a
life of activity and adventure.
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HORMONE BALANCE, NUTRITION & OSTEOPOROSIS |
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Bones are living
tissue that grow, mend when broken, and continually renew themselves.
There are two
types of bone cells
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Osteoclasts that locate old bone needing renewal,
dissolve it and leave tiny unfilled spaces behind (bone loss),
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Osteoblasts that move into these spaces and produce new
bone.
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TIRED, COLD AND OVERWEIGHT |
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Low-calorie dieting as compensation often follows
over-indulgence during year-end festivities.
Weight is lost while dieting but a few months later the weight gained is
more than was lost. Does this sound
familiar?
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BE YOUR HEALTHY BEST THIS WINTER |
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May is my
favourite month in Durban - we have had glorious sun-filled days with mild
evenings. A few chilly days remind us
that winter is on the way - and the sniffles and sneezes signal the onset of
winter colds and flu.
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THE BIG FIVE IN YOUR HOME |
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Visitors to game parks must adhere to safety measures advocated by the park to ensure their safe travel through areas populated by “dangerous” animals. “Dangerous animals” are lurking unsuspectingly in many homes, yet few, if any, safety measures are followed. |
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