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Featured: 3 step plan for treating vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is an important health issue that affects the vast majority of people. So how do you know if you are deficient and what can you do about it?

Posted on Sun, 19 Dec 10

How to quit smoking

Smoking is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths and with no level of exposure to cigarette smoke safe the best thing you can do for your health, and those around you, is to stop.

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 10

Practical tips for mindfulness meditation

Stress is a leading cause of ill health and poor quality of life causing symptoms as diverse as mood changes and insomnia to heart disease and obesity (1). The regular practice of mindfulness meditation is intended to increase physical and mental relaxation, reduce stress, improve emotional stability and enhance concentration (2).

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 10

Step up your health with the 10,000 step challenge

Most people do not achieve recommended daily levels of physical activity for good health. Using a pedometer as a motivational tool it is possible to increase your daily activity levels, improve your health, lose weight, increases your level of awareness, motivate yourself, and find effective solutions for increasing your daily level of physical activity for the long term.

Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 09

Relaxing music can help you sleep

Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide with many people turning to medications to help them sleep. There is however another treatment option that is much cheaper, enjoyable and safer; music.

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 09

Practical tips for cleansing and detoxification

Environmental pollutants are widespread though our environment including in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. Minimising exposure and improving your bodys ability to detoxify is an important step towards reducing the effects of these chemicals and improving your health.

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