Why we all need extra Magnesium intake…
By     |    Feb 14, 2014
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Why we all need extra Magnesium intake…

If you suffer from any or all of the following concerns, it is more than likely that increasing your daily magnesium intake could be beneficial in treatment management. Headaches/ migraine Restless legs syndrome Fatigue or insomnia High blood pressure Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Muscle cramping Asthma Diabetes Osteoporosis High cholesterol Pre-eclampsia (pregnancy-induced hypertension) What is Magnesium? Magnesium is an essential mineral required by every organ in the body for maintaining normal […]

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Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Peanut Oil… What to use when???
By     |    Jan 10, 2014
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Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Peanut Oil… What to use when???

Have you often wondered what all the hype is lately with Coconut oil and how to implement it into your cooking? Below I will try to break down the benefits of cooking with coconut oil in a nutshell… and hope you gain some healthy insight. When cooking food to high temperatures, more often than not, you run the risk of creating heat-induced damage to your food. The oils you choose […]

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DIY Leopard Print Manicure
By     |    Oct 29, 2013
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DIY Leopard Print Manicure

Lately I’ve been stuck in a little bit of a nail polish rut. When I spied a leopard print manicure (on Pinterest of course!) I thought I’d give it a go. This was a first attempt, and if you’re a novice like me it’s really not too hard to master. I love this look for a few reasons. Firstly, it’s leopard print. What’s not to love about that? Secondly, it […]

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What Is Clinical Pilates?
By     |    Sep 3, 2013
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What Is Clinical Pilates?

Written by Health Point Physiotherapy Did you know that the origins of Pilates date back to World War I where Joseph Pilates, the founder of the method, was placed in an enemy camp on the Isle of Man? There he helped soldiers who were confined to bed by attaching springs above their beds allowing the soldiers to strengthen their arms and legs. The method was then developed further and the […]

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Cardboard Box Car
By     |    Jul 23, 2013
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Cardboard Box Car

My obsession with all things recycled doesn’t look like it will be going away any time soon! This cardboard box car was quick and easy (once I’d actually decided how to put it together) – and it really delivered hours of entertainment. All I used was 3 large boxes, 5 paper plates and some gaffer tape. Oh, and scissors – of course I used those. Steps Lay the three boxes out […]

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