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Can I get protein and build muscle on a plant-based diet? – Healthy Vix
One of the questions I see over and over again when someone says they are vegan, me included, is ‘but where do you get your protein from?’ It can even make some meat eaters quite angry! I had one person on Twitter getting really fiery with me because I am a vegan.
https://healthyvix.com/2019/02/01/can-i-get-protein-and-build-muscle-on-a-plant-based-diet/
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Eat these foods to fight bad breath – Healthy Vix
Bad breath is something that we’ve all suffered from and that many of us have been paranoid about when talking to others. In this blog post I am going to explore the foods to eat that help to fight bad breath. I’m plant-based so I will focus on vegan friendly foods.
https://healthyvix.com/2019/01/25/eat-these-foods-to-fight-bad-breath/
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How your lifestyle can affect hair loss – Healthy Vix
Getting old and suffering with hair loss is something that many of us dread and there is often nothing we can do to prevent it, that's if it’s just a natural part of ageing. However, there are some ways in which our lifestyles can affect the health of our hair and even younger people can…
https://healthyvix.com/2019/01/12/how-your-lifestyle-can-affect-hair-loss/
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Why being healthy doesn’t have to be expensive – Healthy Vix
One question I’m asked a lot, especially now I’m vegan, is whether it is expensive to be plant based. It’s funny really, as I was veggie for several years prior to going 100% plant based and no one ever questions if vegetarianism is more expensive, but as soon as you mention following a vegan diet…
https://healthyvix.com/2019/01/04/why-being-healthy-doesnt-have-to-be-expensive/
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Reasons to choose natural and organic tampons – Healthy Vix
My journey to natural beauty products started in 2013 when I changed all my toiletries, skin care and makeup to natural plant based products to avoid harmful toxins such as SLS, SLES, petroleum and parabens.
https://healthyvix.com/2019/01/01/reasons-to-choose-natural-and-organic-tampons/
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High cholesterol and blood pressure can hurt your kidneys – Healthy Vix
Your kidneys are essential organs that filter your blood, removing excess nutrients and waste products from the body. But sometimes, things can go wrong, and kidneys can fail, meaning that people have to go on lifelong dialysis or require kidney transplants.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/12/27/high-cholesterol-and-blood-pressure-can-hurt-your-kidneys/
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Natural solutions for eczema – Healthy Vix
My personal story with eczema Until only a few years ago I suffered with eczema at the nape of my neck and into my hair. It started when I was around 11 to 12 years old.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/12/13/natural-solutions-for-eczema/
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Healthy TV suggestions to kick-start your New Year’s resolutions – Healthy Vix
Christmas is almost upon us which can mean over indulgence for many. Even those of us, like me, who are plant based and dairy free will be tucking into a little extra raw chocolate and lashings of cashew cheese! It’s no wonder that most of us start the New Year full of good intentions and…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/12/02/healthy-tv-suggestions-to-kick-start-your-new-years-resolutions/
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Healthy Christmas gift guide for health and wellness lovers – Healthy Vix
It's almost the most wonderful time of the year, even for those of us who won't be over-indulging on mince pies or guzzling mulled wine by the gallon!
https://healthyvix.com/2018/11/26/healthy-christmas-gift-guide-vegan-health-wellness-lovers/
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Make your own walking treadmill desk and be healthier at work – Healthy Vix
PremierFit DW70 office walking treadmill reviewI remember seeing some shocking headlines a few years ago about our sedentary work lives – ‘sitting is the new smoking’ they read. Of course we all know sitting for long periods of time isn’t really good for us, but I don’t think we all realised quite how much of…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/11/22/make-your-own-walking-treadmill-desk-and-be-healthier-at-work/
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How to realistically plan your health and fitness goals – Healthy Vix
If you want to make sure that you will have a long and healthy life, and stay fit and active, it is important that you come up with a master plan when it comes to looking after your body and your mind. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice and I believe it needs a holistic…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/11/13/how-to-realistically-plan-your-health-and-fitness-goals/
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Smoking is no longer cool: the benefits of quitting cigarettes – Healthy Vix
I read an amazingly inspiring article this week that said Generation Z think being vegan is cooler than smoking. If you’ve no idea what Generation Z is then it’s those who are born in the 2000s (I didn’t know, I had to Google it, sounds like a name of another zombie movie to me!). Being…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/10/09/smoking-is-no-longer-cool-the-benefits-of-quitting-cigarettes/
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10 ways to stay healthy in the autumn – Healthy Vix
Autumn is here which is also, unfortunately, the time of the year we start to suffer with colds and sniffles. We are also less inclined to get outdoors as it’s simply too cold!
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/26/10-ways-to-stay-healthy-in-the-autumn/
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Is it hard being a vegan? – Healthy Vix
This is a question I always get asked and my answer is no, not at all. In fact I feel more awake, liberated, enlightened, healthy, ethical and free than ever before. My only regret is not doing it sooner, but I wasn’t equipped with all the knowledge I have today.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/18/is-it-hard-being-a-vegan/
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Could the internet make you healthier? – Healthy Vix
If you have a health issue, who or what is your first port of call? What information do you look for, and what advice do you take? Do you immediately schedule an appointment with your doctor, or do you like to wait it out for a bit?
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/13/could-the-internet-make-you-healthier/
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Keep your teeth healthy and choose a dental clinic that’s right for you – Healthy Vix
Taking care of your teeth and keeping your mouth healthy is important for a number of reasons. Teeth that aren’t cared for properly can be vulnerable to gum disease and tooth decay, which may ultimately result in tooth loss.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/13/keep-your-teeth-healthy-and-choose-a-dental-clinic-thats-right-for-you/
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How walking is a great way to stay healthy and active with your whole family – Healthy Vix
So often, it can be easy to occupy the household with something that’s on the T.V, or video games and digital media. Therefore, it can be easy to forget how great it is to get outside and appreciate nature and all it has to offer, not to mention the array of health benefits getting out…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/12/how-walking-is-a-great-way-to-stay-healthy-and-active-with-your-whole-family/
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The biggest secrets behind losing weight – Healthy Vix
Something that everyone wants to do at some point or another in their life, it seems, is lose weight. Perhaps this is just a testament to how easy it can be to put on weight, and everyone knows how frustrating it is when you have continually allowed your weight to grow and grow and you…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/11/the-biggest-secrets-behind-losing-weight/
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Healthy living – you needn’t fight the battle alone – Healthy Vix
Irrespective of what stage of life you’re at, it’s never a bad idea to improve your approach to health. After all, the benefits of adopting healthy habits extend to virtually every aspect of your existence. Nonetheless, the thought of taking on the challenge alone can be somewhat daunting. Thankfully, several helping hands are available. Here…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/11/healthy-living-you-neednt-fight-the-battle-alone/
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Oils which can improve your life – Healthy Vix
Essential oils and natural oils are something which people all over the world have been using for thousands of years to cure ailments and give us many different benefits to the body and the soul.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/29/oils-which-can-improve-your-life/
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3 changes for vastly improved health – Healthy Vix
Everyone wishes that they were healthier, but it is one thing to wish for it and quite another to actually make it happen. If you are keen on ensuring that your health is much better attended to, then you might want to think about approaching the issue from as many angles as possible. It is…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/24/3-changes-for-vastly-improved-health/
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4 tips for staying fit and healthy on your next holiday – Healthy Vix
Got your next holiday all booked? You’re probably very excited – and with good reason. Breaks from the “real world” are exactly what we need to recharge our batteries and get through life. But while you’re escaping, it’s not uncommon to let your health get away from you.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/22/4-tips-for-staying-fit-and-healthy-on-your-next-holiday/
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How to break free from an addiction – Healthy Vix
Many people suffer with addictions, some of these can be major and widely known for being negatively life changing, such as gambling, narcotics and alcoholism, whilst others can be deceptive in the huge impact they can have on people’s lives due to the fact they are more socially acceptable such as exercise, travel, work and…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/20/how-to-break-free-from-an-addiction/
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Why I drink distilled water – Healthy Vix
Since the start of this year we have been drinking distilled water in our home. Before this we had turned to bottled mineral water after I read an article about all the contaminants that could be in our tap water. Contrary to popular belief tap water is not 'clean'.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/09/why-i-drink-distilled-water/
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The most effective ways to supercharge your immune system – Healthy Vix
Supercharging your immune system is something you should look at doing regularly so that you don’t fall ill, ensuring you feel great the majority of the time. You may not always be able to stay away from bacteria and germs, but you can make your immune system strong enough to fight these things off. The…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/07/31/the-most-effective-ways-to-supercharge-your-immune-system/
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Is sleeping with the window open healthy? – Healthy Vix
If someone could see my Google search history then they’d probably think I was barmy. I bet a lot of us would be somewhat embarrassed of the things we’ve searched the internet for answers to! One of my most recent enquiries was to see if sleeping with the window open was healthier or not. I’m…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/07/30/is-sleeping-with-the-window-open-healthy/
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Natural ways to help eliminate back pain – Healthy Vix
If you suffer from back pain then you will know how debilitating this can be; earlier this year I suffered a twisted sacroiliac joint injury which affected the muscles up my spine causing agonising back pain. It was a six week injury and I was unable to do simple tasks as I normally would such…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/07/28/natural-ways-to-help-eliminate-back-pain/
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5 areas of your health you should always prioritise as a busy mum – Healthy Vix
Though it really shouldn’t be, it does seem that trying to be healthy can be a challenge for most. It’s something that some people really have to think about, and work on. When you’re a busy mum, it can sometimes feel impossible.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/07/26/5-areas-of-your-health-you-should-always-prioritise-as-a-busy-mum/
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How to stay active and exercise as a busy mum – Healthy Vix
Running a busy household with two young children, working full time by running my own business, which utilises every spare moment I have, as well as trying to find the time to exercise amongst the daily hustle and bustle can sometimes feel overwhelming.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/06/29/how-to-stay-active-and-exercise-as-a-busy-mum/
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Tips to stay healthy when you work from home – Healthy Vix
Staying healthy when you work from home can at first seem really tricky. After all, you don’t need to leave the house and can work in your pyjamas all day long if you choose. Luckily for those of us with kids to ferry off to school and nursery, we do have to get dressed and…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/06/11/tips-to-stay-healthy-when-you-work-from-home/
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How to lose weight and maintain it naturally – Healthy Vix
It’s so important to be and maintain a healthy weight, yet I feel the whole ‘weight loss’ saga is a bit out of control. Too many people are focussed on their weight and wanting to be thin or skinny, but they are not focussed on their health.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/04/15/how-to-lose-weight-and-maintain-it-naturally/
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How to naturally boost your mood – Healthy Vix
It’s no surprise that in this ‘always on’ culture 4 out of 5 adults feel stressed in a typical week. Plus 1 in 6 people suffer with a common mental health problem such as anxiety or depression each week. Stress, anxiety and depression take away our usual happiness and replace it with feelings of anxiousness,…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/03/08/how-to-naturally-boost-your-mood/
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The problem with refined sugar – Healthy Vix
Since January 2017 I have been ‘refined sugar free’. I have unknowingly made a couple of slip ups (thanks Baxters for changing your lentil and veg soup recipe), but I have tried my best to not consume anything that has sugar as an added ingredient.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/02/22/the-problem-with-refined-sugar/
