One question I’m asked a lot, especially now I’m vegan, is whether it is expensive to be plant based. It’s funny really, as I was veggie for several years prior to going 100% plant based and no one ever questions if vegetarianism is more expensive, but as soon as you mention following a vegan diet … Continue reading Why being healthy doesn’t have to be expensive
Your kidneys are essential organs that filter your blood, removing excess nutrients and waste products from the body. But sometimes, things can go wrong, and kidneys can fail, meaning that people have to go on lifelong dialysis or require kidney transplants. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people suffer from kidney failure, according to expert … Continue reading High cholesterol and blood pressure can hurt your kidneys
I read an amazingly inspiring article this week that said Generation Z think being vegan is cooler than smoking. If you’ve no idea what Generation Z is then it’s those who are born in the 2000s (I didn’t know, I had to Google it, sounds like a name of another zombie movie to me!). Being … Continue reading Smoking is no longer cool: the benefits of quitting cigarettes
Taking care of your teeth and keeping your mouth healthy is important for a number of reasons. Teeth that aren’t cared for properly can be vulnerable to gum disease and tooth decay, which may ultimately result in tooth loss. Besides from affecting the way that you look, tooth loss can have far-reaching implications for your … Continue reading Keep your teeth healthy and choose a dental clinic that’s right for you
So often, it can be easy to occupy the household with something that’s on the T.V, or video games and digital media. Therefore, it can be easy to forget how great it is to get outside and appreciate nature and all it has to offer, not to mention the array of health benefits getting out … Continue reading How walking is a great way to stay healthy and active with your whole family
Irrespective of what stage of life you’re at, it’s never a bad idea to improve your approach to health. After all, the benefits of adopting healthy habits extend to virtually every aspect of your existence. Nonetheless, the thought of taking on the challenge alone can be somewhat daunting. Thankfully, several helping hands are available. Here … Continue reading Healthy living – you needn’t fight the battle alone
I’ve now been vegan for 8 months and before this I was vegetarian for 5 years. I was also veggie when younger and only really ate chicken and fish when I returned to meat as I thought these were healthier and we needed to eat meat. I was heading towards a vegan lifestyle and had … Continue reading 8 clues we are meant to be vegan
Everyone wishes that they were healthier, but it is one thing to wish for it and quite another to actually make it happen. If you are keen on ensuring that your health is much better attended to, then you might want to think about approaching the issue from as many angles as possible. It is … Continue reading 3 changes for vastly improved health
Got your next holiday all booked? You’re probably very excited – and with good reason. Breaks from the “real world” are exactly what we need to recharge our batteries and get through life. But while you’re escaping, it’s not uncommon to let your health get away from you. Even though I am super health conscious … Continue reading 4 tips for staying fit and healthy on your next holiday
