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Welcome to my blog where I post an array of exciting vitality articles, all based around areas of nutrition, food, fitness, longevity and natural beauty. Some articles are based on questions I often receive, whilst others are things I personally recommend and practice, eye-opening ideas you will want to know about, including botanical research that fascinates me and might fascinate you too. All articles are written and researched by me, Kyle Vialli.
So rich and diverse is the plant cornucopia of our planet, that there is truly at least one thoroughly accomplished herb for every conceivable ailment or requirement. Despite the vast knowledge we have hitherto gathered, most plant uses are either completely unknown or known only “locally” within certain cultural/societal/tribal enclaves.…
1) Chewing Sticks: In a world where juicing and blending are becoming increasingly popular and folk tend to spend less time masticating plants, a traditional chewing stick can have numerous benefits. Miswak from Persia and Neem from India have been used for thousands of years as toothbrush sticks. Firstly, the sticks…
Polyphenols are a group of plant chemicals that contribute to the vibrant colour, taste and aroma of many fruits, vegetables and flowers. They range in colour from emerald-green, golden-yellow and vivid orange to brilliant red, deep purple, snow-white, even colourless. More importantly for us, polyphenols wield a rich cornucopia of…
Youthful skin is soft and supple thanks to its water content. It is naturally free of wrinkles, save for a few smile lines perhaps. As unchecked oxidative reactions increase (and I want to specifically use that phrase rather than the ambiguous term “aging”) the very substantial matter that we collectively…
Last week I caught up with my friend, polymathic vitality legend David “Avocado” Wolfe before his UK events this October and we quickly got onto one of the most alluring of all nutritional subjects – fruit.KV: Kyle VialliDW: David WolfeKV: I know you are living in Ontario, what wild delicacies…
In regards to natural skin care, when we talk about moisturisation we are often talking about imparting oils (aka fats) back into the (predominantly outermost layer of) skin. High quality natural plant fats are truly essential components of an effective facial or skin regimen to facilitate beautiful, glowing skin, especially…
When we think about palm trees most of us think about coconuts. A large proportion even assume that palm and coconuts are synonymous things. The truth however is very different: there are over 2,500 known species of palm, and only one of those species (Cocos nucifera) is coconut. That leaves…
Chances are you use earphones on a pretty regular basis, whether to make calls plugged into your mobile phone, or else to listen to music or watch movies on the go. In fact many people are using ear or headphones in one way or another for hours a day. But…
Cryotherapy is all the rage right now, and for good reason. The use of the cold for healing and beautification purposes goes back thousands of years, but in more recent times finds popularity in countries like Russia and Korea. Though cryotherapy can involve the whole body, today’s (not so) hot…
