Everyone likes to look their best, and our skin, hair and nails are often a good external indicator of how healthy we are.  Unfortunately the extensive use of cosmetics today have prevented many people addressing health issues that may be identified through the appearance of natural skin. 

Apart from the vital role skin plays in protecting us from physical damage, harmful bacteria, viruses, sunlight and chemicals it can also show us many health states within our bodies.   An example of this is with people who suffer from anaemia often having pale skin, and people who suffer from acne often indicate the presence of toxins which are being stored within their body need removal.

There are many products and substances to help our skin look healthy but one of the best substances to improve the health of our skin is water.  Water helps improve the hydration of our skin as well as removing many toxins in the body. 

Another key element in maintaining healthy skin is keeping your skin clean with regular washing as well as reducing the use of products which prevent the skin from breathing causing clogging of the pores which can become a source of infection.

Males also need to pay attention to their skin as so many men work outside or participate in recreational activities outside.  Wind and sunlight can have a devastating effect on the condition of skin by drying it out and increasing the aging process. 

Our site has a whole range of products for men and women which include moisturisers, cleansers, toners and vitamins to help from the inside.

Apples also provide a slow release of natural sugars rather than chocolates which release high amounts of sugars quickly.

·        2 green apples, peeled and diced

·        1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

·        2/3 cup honey

·        2 Cups berries e.g. blueberries, raspberries

·        1 tablespoon corn flour

·        3 ½ cups spelt flour

·        1 2/3 cups water

·        2 teaspoons bicarb soda

Method:

1. Place apples, dates, honey into a mixing bowl.
2. In another bowl place flour, bicarb soda and corn flour.  Mix together and add this to the apples, dates and honey mix.
3. Add water to the dry mixture and fold mixture together.  Add berries and lightly fold mixture together.  The mix should not be to wet, if it is add a little more flour.
4. Lightly spray muffin tins with canola spray and spoon mixture into tins.
5. Bake in a 180^oC preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes.