WELLNESS — Health

There’s no doubt that modern life is busy and it takes a toll on our bodies. We have the physical pressures of work, kids, school pick-ups, school drop offs, exercising, extracurricular activities, cooking dinner, laundry… the list goes on and on. Then, of course, there is the mental strain. Does your brain ever turn off? You’re thinking about packing the kids’ lunchboxes, getting them ready for photo day, what classes they have coming up. You’re thinking about work projects that are due, you’re wondering when you will be home to cook dinner, what you will be cooking for dinner. I...

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar If there is one unsung hero in the health foods world, it is most certainly apple cider vinegar. Considered the holy grail of health supplements, you may have heard your mum tout its benefits over the years, while you blissfully tuned out and parked her beliefs as ‘overkill’. Got a scratch from the cat? Mum puts apple cider vinegar on it! Want to reduce your wrinkles? Mum uses apple cider vinegar! Lose weight? You got it, apple cider vinegar. It’s no wonder you are a little apprehensive about believing these claims. It almost seems...

  Since I can remember, I have always used propolis mouth sprays and Manuka Honey drops when I am travelling into the cooler seasons, and in particular, Ski tripping season with my son. Due to the cold, windy weather, my throat has a tendency to get quite dry and sore, which is when I rely on my propolis mouth spray - every morning before skiing and I am good to go! Like many, I’ve known for a long time that Manuka Honey is incredibly powerful thanks to its antimicrobial properties which help to ease sore throats (naturally) and so when I...