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In the quest for weight loss, it is essential to identify the potential factors that hinder progress. Alcohol is one of those factors.  Often associated with socializing and relaxation, alcohol can have detrimental effects on your weight loss journey.  Read more on how alcohol sabotages weight-loss efforts.

Studies have shown that alcohol increases breast cancer risk. The “acceptable” amounts differ from person to person and your genes have a lot to do with it.  The bottom line is that one drink a day might be too much for some people given their genetic profile. This article elaborates on how alcohol can increase risk.

Even though many things are still unknown when it comes to cancer, we know that 75-80% of breast cancers are oestrogen-receptive, meaning that oestrogen metabolites fuel cancer cell growth.  Helping our bodies to detox oestrogen efficiently is paramount. Read more to get tips on how you can assist your body to do this.

Vitamin D has a critical role to play in the body. Most people are deficient for overall disease prevention given their genetic predisposition (those with Caucasian descent), inadequate diet and insufficient sunlight. Research shows that the laboratory standard of 20-30 ng/ml only really protects you against rickets.  There is a strong likelihood that your Vitamin D level needs to be higher.

Delicious Seed Bread

Seeds should be eaten every day for good health.  They are filled with loads of nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  They also contain fibre, great for digestion and detoxification. 

We have all experienced some degree of struggle, hardship, failure, challenge, pain and sadness, forcing us to draw heavily on emotional, mental and even physical resources day in and day out.  Being hit by curveballs in life sometimes knocks the wind out of our sails but we must keep moving forward with focus and energy if we want to realise our full potential.  Thrive: The Power of Resilience is an ideal resource, providing the necessary skills and guidance for self-actualisation.

The benefits of exercise extend way beyond weight management and physique.  Exercise can affect gene expression, impacting on many biological pathways, both mentally and physically.

Stress-induced anxiety or panic attacks can often begin later in life following a traumatic event.  And even in the absence of such an event, presenting to groups of people, writing exams or preparing for a "big event" can result in panic attacks purely because of the fear of the unknown or pressure to succeed.  Read Lisa's experience of anxiety and how she overcame it using a few simple tools.

Serotonin is considered the "happy hormone".  It is an important modulator of mood, contributing to feelings of happiness and well-being.  Low levels are associated with mood disorders, anxiety and depression.  It also plays an essential role in cognitive function.  The serotonin pathway is one of the seven  important molecular areas of resilience, something we can all focus on in the times we are living in today.

If you are vegan you need to ensure that you are eating complete proteins (containing all the essential amino acids) in a 24-hour period since this is the only way the body can use the protein to perform its various bodily functions.

To maintain your weight, you require an efficient metabolism.  Metabolism is the process during which, at a cellular level your body converts food into energy. The liver is the metabolic hub of overall metabolisation of all substances, including food, in the body. A sluggish liver results in a sluggish metabolism.