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Foods to help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

If you suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the key is to stick to a low GI diet and eat smaller and healthier meals frequently to keep your blood sugar and insulin levels under control. ...

5 spices that can do wonders on your skin

Surprising beauty benefits of ginger root, turmeric, cinnamon, clove and black pepper

Add some zing to your natural beauty routines and products by incorporating some of your favourite spices. ...

Anti-ageing super fruit

Boost your antioxidant levels

Pomegranates possess high amounts of antioxidant and anti-tumour-promoting properties, which may help protect the skin against photo-ageing and skin cancer. ...

Health benefits of caffeine

5 reasons to drink coffee

It’s the daily drug of choice for around 80 per cent of us worldwide, and it has a bad reputation among many. But has caffeine been unfairly demonised? Alex Gazzola reports on the pros and cons of this popular chemical. ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Natural remedies and alternative treatments

Naturopath Katie Jean Boulton looks at the symptoms and assists us with the alternatives in treating this debilitating condition. ...

Green leafy veg essential for intestinal health

Eating green leafy vegetables may boost a newly discovered genetic pathway that is essential for intestinal health, new research suggests. ...

5 energy-boosting smoothie ingredients

Add these to your post-workout drink

It's important to follow up your workout with a healthy nutrient-rich meal. Rosie Percival lists her favourite smoothie ingredients ...

Juice cleanse: detox your gut

Lighten the load on your body now and then with a juice cleanse. ...

How long should I detox?

Food expert Janella Purcell answers your nutrition questions ...

Diets of the past, present and future

From Pritikin to Paleo, the fad diet has come a long way, but has anyone lost weight? David Goding uncovers the big business of dieting. ...

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