An amino acid and antioxidant nutrients can reduce a serious pregnancy condition.

The power of our sense of smell is amazing. A certain smell might evoke memories of a certain time and place – like the way the peppermint reminds me of my grandmother or how jasmine takes me back to my family home in Malaysia. Other scents might make us feel excited, adventurous, daring or conjure a range of other emotions.

The lungs are often overlooked during a detox but along with the liver, kidneys and skin, they function as a major elimination route for toxins

Air fresheners, diffusers, plug-in scents and oil burners may all lend your home a pleasign aroma, but some of these are doing damage to your health. Find out how to bring fragrance into your home safely.

We hoard possessions as a substitute for love and security.

I remember a person explaining to me that its was all so overwhelming as no matter what channel they turned to there was always something about the floods…they just couldn’t escape it.

The natural aromas created by burning incense can focus the mind, alleviate depression, heighten spiritual awareness and even disinfect the air, but scientific research is also finding risks in inhaling the smoke. Moderation could be the key to beneficial use.

Digestion is central to your body’s detoxification processes, so it’s important to consider how to keep your digestion at its best.

Lavender essential oil is proving to be a potent antifungal agent.

Generation Y you face many challenges such as moving away from home, starting work or study. These changes in lifestyle can cause dietary changes that are not always conducive to healthy eating. Binge drinking, recreational drug taking and fast food all take their toll sooner than later. As does going to bed late, texting, on the computer for hours and sleep deprivation.

Ditch the drastic detox! Eating cleansing foods every day is the shortest route to sustainable health and vitality.

The Chinese approach to health and beauty remains one of the most popular in the world, and it all begins with energy and balance.