Considering what it is I do (work-wise), I'm often asked what my philosophy is on living the 'good life'. My feeling is that attaining good health and ideal body weight is a fairly simple formula (note - I say 'simple', which may be different to 'easy'!). In a nutshell it goes like this... I believe that a minimum of 80% of all the food we eat should be real (by that we mean that it should have grown on/in the earth, or swum in the sea without being processed or had additives, colourants, … [Read more...] about 80:20 – a healthy life philosophy
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New Haematology Outpatients is Open!
The Igazi Foundation is proud to announce that after discussions with Doctor Neil Littleton and his staff, it has managed to persuade these disheartened medical personnel to move into the new Outpatients section of the Aloe Igazi Unit on the 7th floor M Block, Port Elizabeth provincial Hospital. This took place on 1 March 2013. After a very public opening of the ward on 9 May 2012, the Department of Health reneged on providing nursing staff that would have seen the Eastern Cape's first stem cell … [Read more...] about New Haematology Outpatients is Open!
When exercising less IS more
It seems that even with exercise, less is sometimes more. Mainstream advice tends to suggest that better results occur with high volumes of exercise, but this simply isn't the truth. More recent research suggests a completely different picture - one that should neatly counter the argument so many make about not having enough time to exercise. A study was done recently showing that men who exercised moderately for 30 minutes several times a week, lost more weight than those who exercised for … [Read more...] about When exercising less IS more
The Problem with Grains
Grains tend to form a very prominent part of the modern diet. However, you may be surprised to know that they're also potentially health-harming in a number of ways, even in their natural, unprocessed state. They can cause fatness, blood sugar disruption and cravings for sugar, amongst other things. What are grains? Grains come in two states: Processed grains include foods made from refined flours, like confectionary, pies, pastas and breads (even the whole-wheat versions). Whole grains … [Read more...] about The Problem with Grains
Are supplements worth the money?
Supplements taken in excess, or low in quality, can do you more harm than good (not to mention impacting negatively on your pocket). It's important to be specific about your needs and then tailor a supplement programme around these. However, before even considering trying to improve your health or weight with pills and potions, you should be eating a highly nutritious, healthy diet. Assuming your diet is excellent, the following advice would apply when looking for supplements. Firstly, if … [Read more...] about Are supplements worth the money?
12 Successful Health Enhancing Changes for 2013
Why not do things differently this year? A habit takes a good 30 days to change, so trying to achieve more than one small change at a time can be a mighty difficult thing. How about setting yourself 12 new health-enhancing habits for 2013 – one for each month? What exactly should those new habits be? Well, a lot will be dependent on your long term goals (i.e. losing 10kg, improving your health, reducing your stress load etc.). Consider these goals and work backwards from there, giving thought … [Read more...] about 12 Successful Health Enhancing Changes for 2013
