Functional Health refers to the overall well-being of an individual in terms of their physical, mental, and emotional health. This approach takes into account all aspects of a person's life to ensure that they are functioning at their best. It's not... (Read More)

Being sick is no fun! It leads to loss of hours at work, sometimes without pay, as well as many other missed commitments. Plus, you just feel lousy on top of having the inconvenience of rescheduling missed appointments and making up for time... (Read More)

You might have seen it gel or liquid form. Aloe vera is versatile and associated with 500 species of flowering succulent plants. Many of its types are native to North Africa and enjoy popularity around the world as a safe and cost-effective... (Read More)

Imagine an empty clear jar. Before you sits a pile of sand and a pile of rocks. Both of them need to fit into the jar. What is the best way to approach this task? Do you start with the sand or the rocks? Interestingly, if you fill the jar with the... (Read More)

Do you consider yourself someone with a sweet tooth? To be fair, our society relies heavily on this ingredient, to the tune of around 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day per person. That's far above the recommended amount. Sugar consumption in the... (Read More)

Winter is not far away! It's a beautiful time of year and not a time that you want to be hung up with a cold or flu. There is a perception that you're more likely to get sick during the winter and there's some evidence to back that up. Due to... (Read More)

If you live in a winter climate, this is the time of year when the cold settles in and spring and summer start to feel a long way off. One of the best ways to combat the winter blues is to look for seasonal activities that are enjoyable, accessible... (Read More)

Life has a way of throwing curve balls. Even when it seems you have your best-laid plans in place, things can change in the blink of an eye. This very phenomenon can be illustrated by a game of golf. There is a golf course in Africa where a... (Read More)

Creating a healthy lifestyle is an important part of living a long and healthy life. It’s important to take the time to learn what works best for you, and this is where my book Establish Your Healthy Lifestyle—Your Guide to Everyday Health and... (Read More)