Healthy Skin From the Inside Out

                          This post was adopted from Reliv International From dark circles to wrinkles, there are many factors that contribute to the demise of your complexion. Thankfully, there are simple steps you can take to get that healthy, happy glow we all want. And it starts […]

3 Ways to Stick with Your Healthy Resolutions

                              By Tina Van Horn, Reliv Product Marketing Specialist and originally posted by Reliv International How about a little reality check on that New Year’s resolution that you made to lose weight, eat healthier or start exercising? Are you still going strong?  […]

Turn Back the Clock Through Healthy Aging

                          This post was adopted from Reliv International Healthy aging is a hot topic. Whether you’re concerned about weight gain or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. The good news is that no matter your age, it’s never […]

Why Weight Loss Plans Should Include Micronutrients

                        This post was adopted from Reliv International and was written by Tina Van Horn, Reliv Product Marketing Specialist. Most weight loss plans focus on reducing caloric intake of macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates) and increasing caloric expenditure through exercise, leading to an energy […]

Chronic Inflammation: Put Out the Fire

This post was adopted from Reliv International   ACUTE INFLAMMATION: THE QUICK FIX Acute inflammation is your body’s reaction to something foreign, such as viruses, bacteria, allergens and trauma. When the foreign invader is no longer a threat, the inflammatory response should return to its healthy state: ready but not active. Acute inflammation is an important immune response that protects you from infection and repairs tissues […]

Dr. Carl Explains 4 Reasons Reliv Products Work

                          This post was adopted from Reliv International By Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Carl Hastings It’s always exciting when someone new starts taking Reliv products. They like the taste of the shakes and how simple it is to take the […]

Staying Healthy While You Travel

                          This post was adopted from Reliv International We’ve all been there. You plan a relaxing vacation, but when you return home your souvenirs include digestive issues, viruses or even some extra kilos. The good news is that with a little bit of […]

Mastering Mindful Eating

  Eating is a natural, healthy, and pleasurable activity for satisfying hunger. However, in our food-abundant, diet-obsessed culture, eating is often mindless, consuming, and guilt-inducing instead. Mindfulness, the concept of being present in the moment, and mindful eating, being aware of all facts of the eating process, is being used widespread as a tool to […]

Have You Had This Talk With Your Doctor?

                          This post was adopted from Reliv Internationl By Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Carl Hastings If your doctor knew you had a health condition that puts you at increased risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and many other chronic health conditions, […]

Designed to Move

By Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist Angie Janes, M.Ed., M.A. The National Physical Activity Guidelines for adults state that Australian adults should do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity, physical activity on most days. However, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare only 43% of Australian adults actually […]

4 Golden Rules for Greener Health

                      Living green means we recycle, create less waste, and use fewer resources. These are all important ways to protect the environment. But what are you doing to green up your health? A healthy environment and a healthy lifestyle go hand in hand! Don’t pollute […]

Food Fight: Tips to Get Your Toddler Eating!

A toddler who refuses to try a new food at least half of the time is a fussy eater. Approximately half of all toddlers fit this description, so it is no surprise that food issues are a source of stress for parents. Here are some tips to get your tricky toddlers eating right: Offer healthy options: […]

Nectarines: A Smart Summer Snack

                        This post was adopted from Reliv International Summer is a fabulous time of year, not only for warmer weather but for the variety of delicious fruits that hit the supermarkets. The nectarine is one of those sweet and juicy fruits that provide a […]

Beating Workout Boredom

This post was adopted from Reliv International The running shoes sit inside your closet, staring you down. When are you going to take me to the gym again? You pretend not to notice them and reach for slippers instead, knowing you’ll have much more fun at home tonight. When was the last time I used […]

Make Exercise a Habit

For many people, ringing in the New Year will include making a commitment to healthier eating and more frequent exercise. Are you determined to meet your weight loss goals this year? The hard part is actually sticking to it and making real changes! Here are a few tips to help you keep on track and make […]

Helpful Weight Loss Hints

This post was adopted from Reliv International Sticking to a weight loss goal is never easy, and keeping the weight off once you’ve lost it can be an even bigger challenge. Living a healthy life means eating right, exercising and taking care of ourselves. It requires being healthy in mind, body and spirit. For results […]

6 Tips for Healthy Happiness

                          (This post was adopted from Reliv International) Think Healthy to Be Healthy A healthy lifestyle isn’t just about working out and eating well. Living healthy and happy starts with a strong, positive mental outlook. Mental and physical health go hand in hand, […]

What you Need to Know About Vitamin B6

                        Benefits of Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 (or pyridoxine) is involved in the process of making serotonin and norepinephrine, which are chemicals that transmit signals in the brain. It is needed for protein and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells and is […]

8 Health Benefits of Increasing your Fibre Intake

                                  Experts recommend 30 to 35 grams of dietary fibre per day for a variety of health benefits. The average person gets only about 10 grams. Here’s a list of health benefits to encourage you to increase your daily […]

Epigenetics: All in the Family

                          by Tina Van Horn, Director of Research & Business Development at SL Technology Inc., a Reliv Company (This post was adopted from Reliv International)   Nature and Nurture Everyone has genetic predispositions, those things that “run in the family.” For many this is […]

Don’t Make the Mistake of Missing Breakfast

“I don’t have time for breakfast.” Does this sound like you? We’ve all been guilty of putting our morning meals at the bottom of the priority list; typically somewhere between getting the kids ready for school and running late for the train. While the odd missed breakfast might seem innocent enough, you’re actually missing out […]

Bioavailability Makes Nutrition Count

                      This post was adopted from Reliv International Absorb This Do you ever wonder what nutrients you just ate are doing in your system? Maybe that vitamin C is being used to fight an infection, or hopefully that protein went straight to those abs you’ve been […]

Fighting Chronic Inflammation: The Key to Prevention

This post was adopted from Reliv International What is Inflammation? We’ve all experienced acute inflammation — a cut, a bug bite, a burn, a sprained ankle, an allergic reaction, an infection. It’s the body’s way of protecting itself. Blood vessels near the damaged area constrict and then dilate to bring more blood to the area, […]

How to be a Morning Person

Not naturally a morning person? Struggle to get everything done in the day? Try waking up 15-30 minutes earlier, so you’ll have ample time for one (or more) of our following healthy living tips that are sure to get you ready for the day ahead. Give Thanks: Spend some time as soon as you wake […]

Reliv’s LunaRich Featured in Vitamin Retailer Magazine

                      The following passage appeared in the October 2014 issue of Vitamin Retailer magazine. The Cholesterol Connection to Heart Health A managed wellness lifestyle can improve cholesterol levels. By Lisa Schofield As purveyors of dietary supplements, no doubt retailers receive a steady influx of middle-aged […]

Keeping Kids Healthy: Building Immunity Through Nutrition

                          This post was adopted from Reliv International With winter just around the corner the start of cold & flu season is fast approaching. All the sniffling, sneezing and coughing that goes with it, puts our immune systems to the test! It’s important […]

3 Reasons to Splash into Sports Drinks

                          Isotonic sports drinks are essential for active lifestyles. When the body sweats, it loses water and nutrients that it needs to stay healthy. With this loss also comes the loss of energy, which could cause you to feel drained. Isotonic sports drinks […]

Power Up Your Performance

  According to the Mayo Clinic, strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age. The experts at the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center assert that strength training offers many benefits: ● Manage weight. Muscles act as the “engine” to burn calories more efficiently. The more toned your muscles, the […]

Get Fit as a Family

If you’ve noticed that the kids have become TV watching zombies or your spouse is permanently connected to a smartphone, it’s time to get fit as a family! There’s never been a better time to start sharing the benefits of exercising with your loved ones. Benefits of Family Exercise The calorie-burning, cardiovascular improvements, and the […]

Your Epigenetic Life

By Tina Van Horn, Research and Businss Development Coordinator, SL Technology, Inc., a Reliv company The right nutrition and lifestyle choices during all stages of life can have a profound influence on your good health. When it comes to developing healthy habits, “The sooner the better — but it’s never too late!” Have questions about […]

Q & A with Dr. Carl Hastings and Dr. Alfredo Galvez

                          When you’re interested in nutrition and giving your body the best nutrients available, you can have a lot of questions. We passed along our most frequently asked LunaRich questions to Dr. Carl Hastings and Dr. Alfredo Galvez and compiled their answers here. 1. Reliv has always […]

Understanding Epigenetics

The field of epigenetics is new and growing, but you don’t have to be a scientist to understand the basics. Here are some simple analogies to explain how epigenetics works on the cellular level. Who you are is written in both pen and pencil. Things written in pen you can’t change, that’s DNA. But things […]

8 Helpful Steps for Intentional Grocery Shopping

                        We have all been there. It’s almost dinner time and you don’t have what you need to prepare a meal. You reluctantly go to the grocery store. Eyes glazed over, stomach rumbling and mindlessly roaming the isles, you begin to grab whatever looks […]

Back to School the Healthy Way

                      The beginning of a new school year is here. Pencils, new shoes, and notebooks are important, but your children’s health is the biggest key to making this school year successful for the whole family. Rise and Shine Establish a morning routine. Determine how long […]

Starting the New Year right!

How many times has this scenario played out? It’s almost January. You make the resolution to eat less, exercise more and finally lose that weight – once and for all. New Year’s resolutions are fun to make but extremely difficult to maintain. Research shows that only 8 per cent of those who make resolutions in […]

Reliv Athlete Programme Update

We are pleased to provide you with a brief update on the Reliv Athlete Programme. The programme started several years ago in Auckland in association with some of Barry Magee’s athletes. Whilst Jono Jackson has been on board pretty much from the beginning, a number of the other athletes who have been involved did not persevere […]

Understanding the Difference between Health & Fitness

Understanding the Difference between Health & Fitness is Critical. The terms ‘health’ and ‘fitness’ are often used interchangeably, but there are important differences between them. Fitness is a relative measure of physical performance compared to some form of standard. Fitness is measured in terms of measures such as how many push-ups or sit-ups you can do, how […]

Today’s Food Falling Short

Most of us aren’t getting the nutrients we think we are. A comparison between the 2013 International Food Information Council (IFIC) Functional Foods Consumer Survey and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data exposed large gaps in the percentage of consumers who believe they are getting the recommended Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and the […]

The Buzzz on Healthy Sleep

It’s 10 pm and too late to make a phone call, but how about just a few more emails? Stop. Make a quick to-do list for tomorrow, power down your computer and go to bed. You’ll get more done tomorrow, better and faster, if you get the proper amount of rest tonight. Here’s the science […]

White vs. Wheat: Analysing the Great Carb Debate

It’s a question many of us have and fail to fully consider—what exactly is the nutritional difference between white and wheat foods? The answer is not easy to find on your standard food labels, and the search for a true nutritional value takes some effort and understanding. Read on to find out how you and […]

Give Thanks to Your Heart with a Healthy Resolve

We often take for granted just how much our hearts do for us. Pumping blood to our entire body and getting rid of its waste, our hearts have earned the right to be treated like royalty. Heart disease however, is the leading cause of death in Australia and New Zealand. Regardless of genetics, family history […]

A Closer Look at Eye Health

Every day starts the same. You wake up, open your eyes, look at your bedroom ceiling and start your day. Your morning routine might be repetitious, but the gift of eyesight should not be taken for granted. Your eyes cannot properly function if denied the proper nutrients. Understanding how your eyes work and remain healthy […]

You might be ready for summer, but is your skin?

Summer is in reach and as we look forward to the warmer weather and spending more time outdoors, it is important to ensure we’re keeping our skin healthy! While those sun rays may feel wonderful, the effects of sun exposure may not feel as great over time. Australia has some of the highest UV levels […]

IBS Awareness and the Fibre Connection

Although the causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are unknown, the symptoms and side effects have become all too familiar for many. IBS, which affects mostly younger women, can cause abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea and misery for those affected. Between 7 and 10 percent of people in the world have IBS, but many don’t see […]

10 Ways to Prevent & Care for Sports Injuries

As we gear up for summer sports, outdoor activities and tank top weather, let’s keep these points in mind to keep our bodies injury free. Arm slings and knee braces don’t go well with shorts. 1. Get in shape before you play the sport. Work up to it. Instead of shocking your body in an […]

The Science of Superfoods

The “superfood” craze has exploded throughout the health world in the last few years. Focusing on calorie-sparse and nutrient-dense options, superfoods provide antioxidants and essential nutrients that the body cannot produce on its own. They help our bodies avoid illness and aging while supporting our daily health. You don’t want to miss out on these […]

Nourishing the Community in Your Gut

You are never alone. Everywhere you go you carry a diverse community of microbiota with you. Trillions of bacteria live in your mouth, lungs, gut, and on your skin. This is your microbiome. These bacterial cells outnumber your body’s cells about 10 to 1 and their bacterial genes outnumber your genes 100 to 1. Your […]

Emotions, Weather and Productivity

Ever had one of those days where it’s bucketing down outside and you can’t help but relate to the weather by feeling a little gloomy and unmotivated? Studies have shown that human’s relationship with the weather and our emotions could prove to be more than just a Shakespearean literary technique. (Pathetic Fallacy) Knowing how to […]

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

No pain, no gain, at least when it comes to cayenne pepper, that is. Research has found that the cayenne pepper has several health benefits that can help give you a nutritional boost. The presence of an extraordinary substance known as capsaicin is what truly gives the cayenne pepper its extraordinary effect on overall health. […]