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30/05/2014

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Validity: Valid until 3 September 2014 Purchase: One Groupon per person; two additional as gifts. Redemption: Reservation required: 011 483 0007. Cancellation policy applies. Please email Groupon to reception@healthsynergy.co.za before arriving for your appointmentFurther information: Monday to Frid…

05/05/2014

Sweet Potatoes are an incredibly nutritious food that are packed with antioxidants like beta carotene, vitamins C, E & D, and minerals such as manganese and iron. They are also high in potassium which helps to lower blood pressure by removing excess sodium and regulating fluid balance in the body.

Sweet potatoes are an excellent anti-stress food and are known to help relax muscles, steady nerves, and balance cognitive function. They are also one of the best anti-cancer foods and can particularly help to prevent breast, colon, lung, skin, and oral cancers. Sweet potatoes are known for being easy to digest and are very good for ulcers, inflamed colons, digestive disorders, and constipation.

Sweet potatoes contain compounds called phytochelatins that can bind to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, copper, & cadmium and safely remove them through the body. Mothers have even given children who have accidentally swallowed a metallic object such as a coin, plenty of sweet potato so that it will stick to the object and allow it to pass through easier.

The health benefits of sweet potatoes are the most bioavailable when eaten raw, steamed, or baked. Try making a simple fat-free sweet potato soup by steaming sweet potatoes until soft and then placing in a blender or food processor and blend until creamy smooth. Spices such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger, chili pepper, or curry can be added for a flavor and nutritional boost. Baked sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator and later sliced over a fresh green salad for a hearty lunch or dinner. Sweet potatoes are also delicious mashed with a drizzle of olive oil, coconut butter, or avocado.

Sweet potatoes are a comforting, satisfying, and very healing food, consider finding more ways to include them into your diet.

30/04/2014

19 REFRESHING HEALTH SECRETS OF GRAPEFRUIT:

1. Neutralizes Acidity: Grapefruit juice has an alkaline reaction after digestion, neutralizing the acidity in the stomach.

2. Prevents Atherosclerosis: Grapefruit contains Pectin that is effective in reducing the accumulation of arterial deposits, and vitamin C helps to strengthen and maintain the elasticity of arteries.

3. Fights Cancer: Bioflavonoids found in grapefruit eliminates excess estrogen, and fight carcinogens in breast cancer patients. Pectin acts as a bulk laxative, protecting the colon mucous membrane from stomach and pancreatic cancer. Lycopene along with Vitamin A fight lung cancer and oral cancer. Naringenin, a flavonoid helps to repair damaged DNA in prostate cancer cells.

4. Lowers bad Cholesterol: Antioxidants present in grapefruit help to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Grapefruit also boosts heart health and reduces heart disease.

5. Prevents Diabetes: Increased consumption of grapefruit helps to reduce and burn the starch and sugar content in the body reducing the risks of both Type I and Type II Diabetes.

6. Fights Fatigue and fever: Grapefruit juice with lemon and honey provides relief from high body temperature and instantly diffuses the fatigue from overwork, fever or stress.

7. Cures Insomnia: A warm drink of grapefruit juice before bedtime, helps to promote sleep and alleviates insomnia.

8. For Pregnant Women: The bioflavonoids and vitamin C in
grapefruit help to reduce water retention and swelling of the legs during pregnancy.

9. Soothes Sore Throat: Drinking freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice with warm water and honey is a age old remedy that helps relieve sore throats and soothes coughs.

10. Aids Weight-loss: Grapefruits lowers insulin, is very low in calories and sodium, contain rich dietary water soluble fiber that make you stay fuller longer and has high water content providing adequate hydration.

11. Detoxifier: Nutrients like antioxidants and phytonutrients, called limonoids help remove toxin stored in colons and kidney, cleansing and detoxify the liver and contains naringenin which causes the liver to burn fat rather than store it.

12. For Skin Health: Grapefruit contains high amount of Vitamin A and C, minerals and anti-oxidants like retinol that fight damage caused due to free radicals and oxidative stress and stimulate the production of skin collagen that provides elasticity, prevents skin pigmentation, wrinkles and age spots.

13. Clears Kidney Stones: Grapefruit juice contains Vitamin C which is very effective in treating calcium oxalate kidney stones, by increasing urinary pH and hastening the rate at which citric acid is secreted.

14. Hair Care: Vitamin C has strong antioxidant properties boosting the immunity system, strengthening the hair follicles and increases blood circulation in the scalp which promotes hair growth. Grapefruit seed extracts can help to fight the bacteria on the scalp, soothes the skin, and wards off dandruff.

15. Improves Vision: Grapefruits contains rich amounts of Vitamin A and flavonoid antioxidants such as naringenin and naringin, lycopene, beta carotene, xanthin and lutein. These anti-oxidants promote good eye health and prevent cataracts and age related macular degeneration.

16. Prevents Arthritis: Grapefruit juice contains salicylic acid that helps break down the body’s calcium that can build up in the cartilages of joints leading to arthritis.

17. Fights Infections: The flavonoids, vitamin C and minerals present in grapefruit provide great support to immune system to ward of common colds and other infections.

18. Prevents Gum Problems: Grapefruits help reduce gum bleeding, increase plasma vitamin C levels and help to prevent and treat periodontal diseases.

19. Heals Respiratory Problems: Vitamin C in grapefruits reduces wheezing symptoms in children and aids in treating asthma, chronic cough, shortness of breath and even runny nose.

29/04/2014

Plant Based Health Care

19/03/2014

Health Synergy's Approach to Cellulite Management

All of the services that are house within Health Synergy are geared towards supporting overall holistic detoxification of the body. However, Health Synergy's specific focus towards cellulite management lies in the benefits of the Cellulite Reduction Package.

What is cellulite? Cellulite is a condition in which the skin appears to have areas with underlying fat deposits, giving it a dimpled, lumpy appearance that is most noticeable on the buttocks and thighs. Cellulite is generally caused by the combination of poor circulation, poor venous drainage and poor lymphatic drainage of the lower body.

Health Synergy's approach to cellulite reduction is a two pronged treatment methodology, which includes a Manual Lymph Drainage Massage (MLD) followed by Ozone Therapy.

In phase 1 of the treatment which includes MLD, the focus is on redirecting the flow of the toxins (broken cellulite) in the body's lymphatic system to the lymph nodes where they are excreted.

The detoxification process is further enhanced by phase 2 of the treatment, which includes the client being place in the Ozone pod where the excretion of toxins is continued and the treatment is finalized with Ozone.

This approach is most effective if conducted through multiple sessions of MLD and Ozone therapy in conjunction with a healthy low-GI (low glycemic) based diet. Please see our specials below.

Cellulite Reduction Package

Special Price of R480 (Actual Price R600)

•Ozone Therapy Session
•Manual Lymph drainage Detox Massage

Ultimate Cellulite Reduction Package

Special Price of R2 800 (Actual Price R3 600)

•6 Sessions Ozone Therapy
•6 Sessions Manual Lymph drainage Detox Massage

13/03/2014

Dr. Sa'diyyah Motala's views on the Benefits of Ozone Detoxification (Dr Motala is the Resident Doctor at Ivy Medical Centre)

Oxygen is the single most important nutrient for the body and your wellness - the body cannot survive without oxygen. Cells in the body require a continuous supply to generate energy, detoxify the body and maintain healthy cells. Pure diet and a polluted environment reduces cellular function - lack of oxygen results in chronic fatigue, arthritis, immunosuppression, cancer, regular colds and flus etc. This prevents our body from performing or functioning optimally - we become sluggish, suffer from poor concentration and are unable to perform or function at our best, thus affecting our daily lives and activities.

When the body is flooded with an activated form of oxygen, namely OZONE, people report that there is a sudden improvement in energy levels, general health and well being. Ozone inactivates viruses, bacteria yeast fungus and protozoa. Most of us suffer from candida syndrome caused by poor diet and lifestyle and that is where Ozone Therapy helps.

In my opinion, and from my experience with Ozone Therapy first hand, once the Ozone treatment reaches the cells in the body, one feels rejuvenated, detoxified, energetic and with a higher sense of vitality.

Ozone steam therapy not only stimulates the immune system and purifies the blood and lymphatic system, but it also reverses degenerative diseases, eliminates autoimmune diseases by detoxifying the body as whole. It works at a cellular level, so absorption of oxygen is made easier and the body is able to utilise the oxygen easily.

I personally recommend Ozone Therapy. No-one is disputing that certain diseases require pharmaceutical drugs and management, but Ozone therapy can be used in conjunction with other medication - whereby toxins can also be removed from the body. This reduces the side effects of chronic medication and improves the immune system by increasing the bodies ability to fight infection and diseases.

14/02/2014

Become aware of your stress levels and take steps to alleviate it by doing breathing exercises, meditating and making lifestyle changes aimed at preventing stress.

13/02/2014

CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS

Years pass by and our kidneys are filtering the blood by removing salt, poison and any unwanted entering our body. With time, the salt accumulates and this needs to undergo cleaning treatments and how are we going to overcome this?

It is very easy, first take a bunch of parsley or Cilantro ( Coriander Leaves ) and wash it clean.

Then cut it in small pieces and put it in a pot and pour clean water and boil it for ten minutes and let it cool down and then filter it and pour in a clean bottle and keep it inside refrigerator to cool.

Drink one glass daily and you will notice all salt and other accumulated poison coming out of your kidney by urination also you will be able to notice the difference which you never felt before.

Parsley and cilantro (coriander) are known as best cleaning treatment for kidneys and it is natural!

Both have similar impact but Parsley is preferred choice. Difference between Parsely and Cilandro. Parsely doesn't have the smell whereas cilandro (Dhaniya Leaves) Smell. Parsely is used in Salads. Both leaves look similar to each other but by close observation, you can notice both are different.

Caution

Parsley juice is very potent so it is not to be taken by itself, and no more than 1 oz every day. Take extra caution when taking this juice especially if you have never done detox. Pregnant women should avoid taking this very potent juice.

Parsley may be high in oxalic acid, so must not be consumed by individuals who have kidney stones. Avoid mixing with other high calcium food as oxalic acid when combined with calcium becomes inorganic.