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Sugar is POISON!

By Nikki Shilling | 11 September 2012

Apparently. So imagine how excited I was to discover low GI organic coconut sugar in the health food shop, Coconut sugar contains magnesium – which you need for calcium absorption as well as zinc, potassium and iron. Hey, it’s not perfect but then neither am I and it tastes great in my morning coffee and…

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The Benefits of YOGA for Mountain Bikers

By Nikki Shilling | 11 August 2012

There is no denying the benefits of yoga and meditation over the long-term. People who practice regularly tend to heal from injuries faster, have better immunity, more resistance to stress and DHEA levels (an age hormone) of people (apparently) around 12 years younger. The more physical styles of yoga such as vinyasa – most of…

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Why Are Yogis Thinner Than Average?

By Nikki Shilling | 19 July 2012

Long-term yogis are generally trimmer than the average person and although some run and do other things for fun, most are not pounding the pavement or hitting the treadmills in their efforts to stay fit or to lose weight. So what is this about?

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