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Acid Reflux – Root Causes & Solutions
Do you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux and blame it on too much stomach acid? Well, get this. Acid...
Which Milk Brand is the Best in the UAE?
A few years ago, I decided to write an article about milk and all of its controversies with one...
7 Lifestyle Strategies to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Prevention is better than cure and while the cause of breast cancer is still relatively unknown, below are some recommendations...
Sweet Temptations
My kids, from left, Vincent, 8, Theodore, 10, Vanessa, 6, and Isabella, 4. I have four children – two boys...
Kombucha 101 – What is it & How to Make it at Home?
I don’t claim to be a Kombucha expert – far from, but my purpose here today is to give you...
Bored? Bounce Your Way Fit!
With the new opening of Bounce in Al Quoz, a wall-to-wall playground of interconnected trampolines and JumpBoxx in Mirdif, I...
Avoid These Toxic Ice Creams – Plus Two Healthy Recipes
When shopping for ice cream at the supermarket, you’ll probably see me shaking my head in sheer frustration as I...
GMO 101: What You Need To Know About GMOs
The average person might not know what the term GMO means, but they are more than likely consuming it at...
Rise Up Against Sitting Disease
If you’re lying in bed, plopped on a couch, or sitting in a chair right now, you might have what...
Natural Ways to Fight the Common Cold
With the holiday festivities, year-end projects, exams and travels now behind us, you would expect to feel refreshed and recharged. ...
Surviving the Holidays: Tips for Staying Healthy
Someone sent me the following message: With Xmas arriving, what do you do with all the treats around? Ok, I...
Healthier Burger King Fries?
Burger King’s new Satisfries. (Image source taken from Burger King) Have you heard of Burger King’s latest publicity stunt? They’ve...
7 Super Healthy Foods to Have in Your Kitchen
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, optimize your nutrition, or both, having a well-stocked kitchen is essential. Everyone knows that...
Facing Your Fears Head On
My hands are shaking as I’m typing this post. Not from fear, but from the adrenaline that is still flowing through...