In 2013, febfast has teamed up with My Blackmores (our Official Wellbeing Coach). This blog was originally posted here.

Most of us consider the New Year a time to slough off the effects of all that extra sugar, bubbles and, well, festive season indulgence. And it is. But there’s an oft-forgotten organ that usually misses out on the clean sweep. Your brain.

Think about it. Your mind is buzzing almost every second you’re awake. Your mental commentary barely takes a break. Perhaps that’s one reason that Christmas and the New Year are such…

In 2013, febfast has teamed up with My Blackmores (our Official Wellbeing Coach).

Raw juicing every day has many positive health benefits and is a good thing to do on a detox program (like febfast). Juice is nutritious, packed full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is recommended to only have one juice a day as juice can have less vitamin and fibre content than eating whole fruits and vegetables.

Use organic fruits and vegetables where possible and drink immediately for maximum benefit.

In a combination juice of fruit and vegetables, make the ratio 1 part fruit to…

In 2013, febfast has teamed up with My Blackmores (our Official Wellbeing Coach) and, in a mixture of curiosity and concern, we asked My Blackmores Online Personal Trainer Andrew Cate what happens to your body shape over the festive season. Here’s what he told us.
 
HOLIDAYS AND YOUR HEALTH
 
Understanding times when you’re more likely to gain weight is important for the development of prevention strategies. The festive season – between mid-December and the beginning of January – is potentially one of those danger times. Accordingly, you might observe some of these behaviours during…