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Pure Water – A foundation for good health
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 ...

What is Tooth Decay?
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 ...

Sprouted Seed Crackers
Firstly grind, blend or homogenize your sprouted grains. You can add some seeds, herbs, sea salt and spices for additional flavour. Add a little water if the mixture is too dry. Spread the mixture onto a solid sheet using a spatula, making sure the mixture stands only a few millimeters tall ...

What is Gingivitis?
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 ...

Fruit Leather Rollups
Fruit leather or “Rollups” are a perfect addition to a healthy eating plan. Having healthy dehydrated food on hand is an easy answer for the often heard request “I’m hungry, there’s nothing to eat!” Correctly dehydrated food is high in nutrients and living enzymes which provide nutrition and energy. Yogurt and ...

What is Periodontal or Gum Disease?
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 ...

Seven Top Tips to Get You Walking!
According to the Australian Health Department, 75 minutes of walking per week will improve health & fitness levels significantly. [caption id="attachment_1247" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Get active and walk"][/caption] 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 ...

5 Great Juicing Tips for Health
[caption id="attachment_1241" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Great Jucing Tips for Health"][/caption] 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 ...

How Healthy is your Home?
Did you know the average Australian spends approximately 80% of their time indoors? Air pollution is thought to be a problem related to outdoor air, but the same pollutants plus more can be found inside the home. Indoor air pollution is a build up of dust particles, pet hair, seasonal ...

A Healthy Eating Plan
A recipe for vitality...for life A healthy eating plan differs from the idea of “dieting”. For one thing, it’s not based on depriving yourself of anything that your body craves. [caption id="attachment_1197" align="alignright" width="300" caption="It all starts with Healthy Food"][/caption] It’s also not a menu of recipes recommended to you to eat at ...