Breast Cancer & Diet: Chia Seed

Breast Cancer & Diet: Chia Seed

There is an ongoing body of research looking at the nutritional and medicinal benefits of chia seeds.  Several reports have suggested that chia seeds can kill cancerous cells without harming the healthy cells in the body and also that chia seeds can reduce the...
Breast Cancer & Diet: Swiss Chard

Breast Cancer & Diet: Swiss Chard

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide. In 2020, there were about 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer globally. While we are still looking for a cure and trying...
5 ways to survive the heat

5 ways to survive the heat

These days are extremely hot, hot, hot and unfortunately it is looking like we will have to battle the heat for a little while longer.  This type of temperature can have an adverse effect on our health, especially those individuals who are fluid restriction,...
Is it too early for a reward?

Is it too early for a reward?

I’ve been doing so well. My family went out to lunch to celebrate my mum’s birthday and nephew’s graduation. This was a day I planned to just relax and enjoy some foods that weren’t necessarily on my plan. It was a lovely lunch. The seaside restaurant, the ambiance,...
How badly do I want it?

How badly do I want it?

I enjoy listening to motivational speeches while I work out.  Recently, while lying on the mat trying to recover from an intense leg session, I was listening to a speech by comedian and television personality Steve Harvey. He talked about his life and shared his...

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