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By Dr Will Cole - Functional Medicine Expert/Consultant

Your body is a breathtaking symphony of intricate biochemical pathways working in harmony every second of your life. We often take for granted the many facets which make up our bodies and how these simple elements and chemical reactions compose our very being. One small component of our body’s composition is magnesium. Magnesium, along with calcium, potassium, chloride, and sodium are all electrolytes, needed for our brain, nerves, heart, eyes, immune system, and muscles to function.

We function best when magnesium in our body is at its optimal level.

Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD 

Detoxification — or detox — is a popular buzzword.

It typically implies following a specific diet or using special products that claim to rid your body of toxins, thereby improving health and promoting weight loss.

Fortunately, your body is well-equipped to eliminate toxins and doesn’t require expensive supplements to do so.

That said, you can enhance your body’s natural detoxification system.

This article explains some common misconceptions about detoxing along with nine evidenced-based ways to rejuvenate your body’s detoxification system.

Common Misconceptions About Detoxing

Detox diets are said to eliminate toxins from your body, improve health, and promote weight loss.

By Janet Vargas – Independent Natural Health Researcher

It may be news to you that Soya Beans are not meant to be ingested. This has been known by many health professionals and researches for some years now yet it keeps masquerading as a health food and holds it's place in the market - the food shelves are inundated with it. It may also surprise you to know that the one who promoted soya beans to the world, Earl Mindell, has been discovered not to be a Nutritionist after-all. His claims have been found to be fraudulent.

By Gemma Curtis – Sleep Matters Club Journalist

There are plenty of reasons why we might have a lack of sleep in our lifetime. Taking care of new babies, working shifts or living in a noisy neighbourhood can all ruin our forty winks. A recent...

There are plenty of reasons why we might have a lack of sleep in our lifetime. Taking care of new babies, working shifts or living in a noisy neighbourhood can all ruin our forty winks. A recent study has shown that chronic sleep deprivation can cause lasting damage to your brain.

By Janet Vargas – Independent Natural Health Researcher

Sunshine is actually Good for You – Come outside and Enjoy some Again Yes, it's Good for Flowers and it's Good for You too!
There is a necessity in these times for Switching Off from the Cares of Life and sitting or walking in the sunshine is a nice way to do that – accompanied with fresh air or quiet stillness where you can almost hear the silence. Even the quiet sounds around you can give you a peaceful sense of company, being tuned to the outdoor environment – it is really quite restful.