Entries by Nanditha Ram
Nanditha Ram is a Reiki master and yoga and wellness coach, holistic therapist, and writer, living and working in New Zealand.
How to wash the pesticide from produce
Organically farmed produce is better than conventionally farmed produce. This statement has been backed variously by scientific studies and empirical evidence to that effect. However, organically farmed crops are not everybody’s cup of tea for all sorts of reasons, including… 0 Shares |
The problem with alcohol in your mouthwash
The controversy over cigarettes and booze is stale compared to a new and more pressing issue that has come to light: the carcinogenic effects of mouthwash and specifically, of Listerine. The price you are paying for that minty sweet after… 0 Shares |
Debunking some superfood myths
If you think a handful of berries now and then can undo the damage caused by bad dietary choices, you’d better think again. Scientists are telling us that the term “superfood” is actually a misnomer for foods like blueberries and… 0 Shares |
Chilies: The pain, the pleasure and the health benefits
When you think of vitamin C, do you think of oranges or chilies? The surprising fact of the matter is that chilies have more vitamin C and beta carotene than oranges. Surprising fact number two: Red hot chili peppers are… 0 Shares |
Colours speak louder than words: Identifying phytonutrients in your food
The colors on your plate mean something. The more varied your fruit and vege palette, the more likely you are receiving the necessary phytonutrients and enjoying their unique health benefits. One of the most efficient ways to know what you… 0 Shares |
Manuka honey health benefits. Sweet as!
Manuka honey is a unique mono-floral honey made from the manuka bush native only to New Zealand and studies have shown its incredible healing properties come from a specific ingredient which has anti-bacterial, anti viral, anti microbial, anti septic, anti… 0 Shares |
Figs: Dried of all goodness
When reading the label on a packet of figs, I remember thinking that these innocent looking pieces of dried fruit are not so innocent after all. When they first came off the tree, they were just figs. Then they were… 0 Shares |
Stay trim with yoga
Stress is one of the biggest reasons why people are gaining weight. It’s not the food they eat or the lack of exercise that thickens their waistline, it’s stress. Stress is the underlying reason why those scales are tipping. The… 0 Shares |
Cigarettes, carbs and calories
It turns out cigarette packets are not the only products that need to carry a prominent warning message to smokers. Guess what? Refined carbs are just as likely to create addiction, enhance your mood and mess about with your health… 0 Shares |
