Yerba Mate: A traditional source of health and energy

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If you ever find yourself in Argentina, you will most definitely be offered a cup of their national drink: yerba mate. There, they still drink this tea-like infusion with a gourd and bombilla (a round drinking vessel and filter-straw). Slightly woodsy in taste, yerba mate is also preferred over coffee in Paraguay, Uruguay and Southern Brazil.… [Read Full Story]

Handstands for Energy

Handstands for Energy

Yoga is primarily associated with calming the mind and inducing relaxation, but your mat is also a good place to turn when you need a boost of energy. Three o’clock rolls around so you resort to a shot of caffeine to get you through the last couple hours at work. A few hours later, you’re… [Read Full Story]

Probiotics: The First Step to More Energy

Probiotics The First Step to More Energy

Have you had your ‘good bacteria’ today? Perhaps you have tried to ‘detox’ and ended up feeling simply dreadful, I know I have. I ended up feeling worse; with headaches, breakouts of spots, stomach upsets as well as aching joints and itchy skin.  Hardly advertising the virtues of detoxing. Slowly slowly… I am therefore in… [Read Full Story]

8 Nutritional Supplements to Increase your Energy

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If you are feeling drained and having trouble facing your busy schedule, here are several ways to boost your energy. Make sure that you are getting at least 8 hours of sleep, keep your blood sugar levels stable, get enough rest and exercise, and consider these nutritional supplements and herbs: Vitamin B complex. This water soluble vitamin… [Read Full Story]