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Ageing doesn’t mean stop living

Getting older is not something to fear; however, for some it is a frightening thought.  Age, in my opinion, is just a number.  You are as old as you think, feel and believe.  As you age, your body can have its’ ups and downs, but that should never stop you from enjoying life and staying […]

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Breathing exercises for all ages and why it is important to breathe properly

In my previous blog, I spoke about breathing and touched on ways to improve your breathing.  In this blog, I want to share a few, easy to do exercises, to not only clear the lungs, but improve breathing and circulation. When you hold your breath for a few seconds, before exhaling, the oxygen can travel […]

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Are you breathing properly?

We start life in this world by drawing our first breath and exhaling it (usually) with a cry! Breathing is considered the most important of all the functions of the body because all the other functions depend upon it.  A person can exist several days without food, fewer days without drinking but only minutes without […]

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The many ways of using toothpaste

Toothpaste has always been associated with brushing your teeth.  However, did you know that white toothpaste can be used to clean stains on light clothing as well?  Using your finger or utensil, put a dab of white toothpaste on the stain and leave it for at least an hour.  If the stain is not very […]

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Exercise dos and don’ts

There are many books, magazine articles and YouTube videos, which delve into the correct and incorrect ways of exercising.  Many people, going to the gym or other fitness centres, rely on the instructor or personal trainer, when it comes to exercising correctly.  However, there are trainers that is not qualified to cater to everybody’s needs; […]

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Easy to make recipe for inflammation

Whether you over-exercised, worked too hard in the garden, or picked up something that was too heavy; everyone has, at one point, suffered from stiffness, soreness and inflammation of the muscles.  Inflammation occurs when muscles become overworked and stiff.  Stiffness is the first sign that your body is tired and/or over worked.  If you listen […]

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Homemade remedies for these in-between seasonal allergies, colds and flu

For years the kitchen was also used as the “medicine-cupboard;” so I’m going to share a few recipes and other tips, that will ban that sore throat, flu-/cold-symptoms and body aches, for good!  And keep allergies at bay! Do, however, replace or leave out an ingredient, if you are allergic. J’M Sip Ingredients 1 Golden […]

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April 1st, Easter bunnies and eggs…what do they have in common?

Many years ago, the world used what is called the Julian calendar and not the Gregorian calendar.  The Julian calendar is (was) based on the Solar calendar of 365 days, with an added leap year every 4 years.  This calendar is still used today by the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodoxy, the Berbers and the Hindus.  […]

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The benefits and uses of Bay leaves

Many people use bay leaves in their food; especially when preparing red meat and chicken dishes. Bay leaves don’t have a taste, but when it is added to meat, it changes the triglycerides into mono-unsaturated fats.  For example, take 2 pieces of chicken and cook them separately, one with a bay leaf and the other […]

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What is trending in the homes these days?

As the seasons change, so too does our clothes, what we eat, what we drink and how we exercise (especially if we go from being indoor, to outdoor, or vice versa).  What also changed in recent years, are the peoples’ attitude towards themselves, as many realized that being healthy is the new wealth.  On top […]

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