What is stress? Stress is a reaction to any stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. Under stress, our body triggers the ‘fight-or-flight’ response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body. We usually make use of...
Stop it Before it Stops You Bones and joints constitute the skeletal system. Bones provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles and store calcium. Joints are where two bones meet. They make the skeleton flexible — without them, movement would be impossible. Why...
It is very common to hear people say that drinking pure distilled water is harmful because it can be slightly acidic with a pH typically between 6 and 7. The truth of the matter is that the unique properties of this ultra-pure drinking water actually make the...
The liver is the second largest organ in the body after the skin. A healthy liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile. Bile helps to break down fats, preparing them for further digestion and absorption. All of the blood...
KIDS KLENZ WHY? Young people need fibre too! If you have a look at what children are eating every day, you will probably find diets that contain refined starches such as white bread, white rice, noodles, pastas, confectionaries, and other snacks. All of these foods...
Imagine it was the year 1497, you were a passenger in Vasco Da Gama’s ship, invited to join him in his exploratory voyage from Lisbon, Portugal to India. The journey would take two years and include 300 days at sea. Imagine the fame you would receive when you returned...
