Category Archives: Eco & Healthy Lifestyle

Let’s Talk About Protein

We all know we need protein to complete a well balanced diet and to provide us with the strength and energy we need each day. Lately, protein powder has made it much more accessible to get your daily serve with … Continue reading

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Vive Health 10th Birthday Giveaway

It’s our 10th birthday on October 24 and what better way to celebrate than by organising an all-day 20% discount promotion in-store and online, an on-the-day spot giveaway prize and an in-store taste testing featuring wonderful local suppliers such as Amazonia, Kehoe’s Kitchen, … Continue reading

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What is Lomi Lomi Bodywork?

This is a question I am asked frequently, and it’s a difficult one to answer. It really does have to be experienced to understand. When I first trained and began massaging, I heard a lot of Lomi Lomi practitioners saying … Continue reading

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The benefits of bamboo eco-friendly clothing

Did you know that you can now buy eco-friendly clothing made from bamboo? This easily grown crop is an incredible natural resource that truly deserves more credit. Not only is it naturally antibacterial and can be grown without pesticides, it … Continue reading

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Beat the Spring Allergy and Hay Fever Season – The Natural Way

Spring is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be an uncomfortable time for many people. This is because cases of allergies and hay fever surge during spring and can make your life tough for weeks on … Continue reading

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10 Signs of Toxic Behaviour & How To Let Go – Part II

(This article is a two part series. To learn more about the 10 red flags that help you identify whether you or another person is toxic make sure to read Part I here.) What to do if you are in a Toxic Situation? You will know … Continue reading

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The Gift of Resilience

Resilience… it is a far reaching concept.  What enables us, as individuals, as families, and as communities to survive and adapt well in the face of adversity?  Or for that matter, how do we get through each passing day in … Continue reading

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Are Fermented Foods just a Fad?

You would need to be living under a rock if you were not aware that fermented/cultured food is all the go at the moment.  On social media there are people taking pictures of their home-made fermented products, the paleo people … Continue reading

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Keeping Your Home Clean – The Natural Way

Keeping your home clean and your family healthy are always top priorities and if you can do both at the same time, then that’s a win-win. So why not take all the hard work out of keeping your family healthy … Continue reading

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Winter Warmers To Keep You Healthy

Keeping our family healthy during winter and finding organic warming foods can be a tough gig. That’s why it is so good to know that there are plenty of healthy and organic products available, which not only taste great, but … Continue reading

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A Quick Guide to the Sugar-Free Detox

One of the most popular detoxes going around over the last couple of years is the Sugar-Free Detox sometimes known as the Sugar-Free diet. But what exactly does it mean to go ‘sugar-free’ and why are so many people signing … Continue reading

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Natural Hair Care Solutions for Winter

Every season can take a toll on your hair, but winter seems to pose an extra special challenge for keeping your hair healthy, silky and glossy. As soon as winter rears its head we start seeing dry, flaky scalps, split … Continue reading

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Tips to beating dry skin this winter

As winter approaches and its cold dry air wreaks havoc on your daily routine, you will also notice subtle changes in your skin. The change in outdoor temperature and warm indoor climate will trigger rosy cheeks, dryness, tautness and often … Continue reading

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10 Easy Steps Towards Sustainable Living

More people than ever before are concerned about the environmental and social implications of our modern lifestyles. With the majority of world scientists in agreement about climate change and governments scrambling to find a way to combat the problem, it … Continue reading

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Is Your Cookware Making You Sick?

At around the 200 degrees Celsius mark, most non-stick cookware begins to release harmful chemicals that can give rise to a suite of health problems. Non-stick pots and pans are coated with a synthetic polymer that contains the carcinogenic chemical … Continue reading

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Salad in a Jar, an easy everyday salad creation.

So in our adventures online for nutrition and how to keep the everyday cooking spicy/varied.  We came across this blog post by Cassie from Back To Her Roots.  It is her exploration of something that is trending on Pinterest at … Continue reading

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Neem oil as a mosquito repellant.

Neem oil should only be used externally on the skin and has been therapeutically used as folk medicine to control respiratory disorders, constipation, leprosy, as well as a general tonic. It has been used for the topical treatment of rheumatism, … Continue reading

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Traumeel The Natural Anti-inflammatory

The natural anti-inflammatory Everyone has experienced inflammation and its unpleasant symptoms of pain, swelling, and redness. Inflammation – a highly complex process – is the body’s response to tissue injuries (muscles, skin, tendons, ligaments, or joints). Such injuries can be … Continue reading

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Juice presso- By Nick

I first started juicing 10 years ago when I committed to the Liver Cleansing Diet. Back then I had no idea of the different types of juicers available and was using a Breville high speed centrifugal juicer that was leant … Continue reading

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GMO Foods

GMO foods in our diet is something we should all have a say in. As David Suzuki,a reputable genealogist and environmental crusader, advises that we should give GMO foods a very wide steer. There is an upcoming GMO food planning … Continue reading

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