A site jam packed with articles on natural alternatives to the commercial "medical" madness, good eating and interviews with leading raw food and alternative health advocates. If you've got some time on your hand this is truly a great place to do some quality reading.

A huge collection of videos offering alternative health and lifestyle information instead of the usual corporate-sponsored nonsense disseminated by the mainstream television and news media.

A nice, simple introduction to the basics of a healthy diet from macro- (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) to micro-nutrients (vitamins, minerals etc.).

A look at of what enzymes are and why they're important to us in the context of digestion.

High levels of internal acidity weakens the body and can cause disease - a discourse on the importance of maintaining an alkaline pH balance in the body.

News, events and a directory of South African eco-friendly and organic products and suppliers.

You knew it all the time, right? Dairy is definitely not the wonder food 'they' promised would make your bones big and strong. If you didn't know, or aren't convinced yet, spend some quality time reading the articles on this site, including the 'The Famous Milk Letter'!

A massive site chock-full of articles and information about improving your health and preventing and reversing disease by Dr Joel Fuhrman, author of the book 'Eat to Live'.

This site sells supplements but the blog has a huge number of really great, concise and clear guides to many aspects of healthy living, diet, fitness, supplements and nutrition.

A page full of links relating to the basic principles of nutrition and diet.

An introduction to superfoods and superherbs by David Wolfe. To be honest, we're not really sure about all this "superfood" stuff, but this dude is sure a good salesman!

A reference site: Search the official USDA database for nutrition information about pretty much any food item you can name.

Another very comprehensive and detailed database displaying the macro and micro nutritional content of a huge range of foods, including Glycemic Load (GL) values and inflammation potential.

Descriptions of the various types of juicers available and the ins and outs of each.

A brief introduction to single gear (auger) juicers (also known as "masticating" juicers). Once you've tasted the juice from one of these machines there's no going back!

A table comparing the different features of a number of juicers. By the way, "Sampson" is the brand name that "Matstone" juicers (available from our online store) are sold under in the USA.

The web home of the incredible Blendtec Xpress - our favourite, ice-crushing, hard-core food blender. The US model (called "Home") is ever so slightly different, but these videos will give you the idea of how awesome this machine really is. Don't try doing any of that with that blender you bought from Game or Boardmans!

Will it blend? A whole lot of totally crazy things NOT to try with your brand new, very expensive, soopadoopa Blendtec blender! But, hey, what a machine!

The incredible healing power of raw foods and juices. Explore Shirley's Wellness Cafe for all sorts of natural health and food related information.

The Boutenko family all embarked on a raw food diet years ago, beating diabetes, obesity, asthma and arthritis - their story, plus some resources and recipes and some inspiring books.

A South African company based in Cape Town puts on 'raw events' and courses around the country to sell the concept and their wares.

A raw food community based on Alissa Cohen's 'Living on Live Food' books and DVDs. Find advice, motivation and support from others on the raw and living food diet.

An introduction to getting started on a raw food diet by Karen Knowler, the Raw Food Coach. Plus there's lots more information if you want to take it further.

Some frequently asked questions and answers about living the raw foods lifestyle.

Angela Stokes' incredible story and website dedicated to the raw food lifestyle. Truly motivational!

How not to cook your food...a quick reference table for raw food preparation. Lots more stuff to read on the site as well.

A few short articles about the history and concepts of fasting, why we need to do it and what it can't do.

A short introductory article and overview of some of the physical effects and health benefits of fasting.

A good place to begin to get acquainted with the works and ideas of Dr. Herbert Shelton, Natural Hygienist, who supervised over 25 000 people in (water only) fasts of up to 68 days at his Health Clinic in Texas.

"If you want something done right, do it yourself - this especially includes health care". The website of Dr Andrew Saul, advocate of high dose vitamin therapy and author of the empowering self-health books "Doctor Yourself" and "Fire Your Doctor," features tons of sane, non-drug-based, medical and alternative health information.

A huge site full of information about disease and alternative treatments. Also includes an interesting Master Cleanse forum. All sorts of stuff in here about all sorts of health and healing matters. Your mileage may vary. Ugly but encyclopaedic!

A site jam packed with articles on natural alternatives to the commercial "medical" madness, good eating and interviews with leading raw food and alternative health advocates. If you've got some time on your hand this is truly a great place to do some quality reading.

Powerful stuff! Refreshing and comprehensive information about natural alternatives to the deadly "poison, cut and burn" approach of mainstream medicine to cancer treatment. Of course with the weight of money and power in the cancer 'care' industry any natural alternative is bound to be attacked and labelled "controversial". If you are threatened by cancer, for goodness sake research your options before poisoning your immune system and radiating your body!

Another large collection of resources and links regarding natural alternatives to the deadly 'consensus medicine' approach to curing cancer. Examine your options before it's too late. Sadly, most people turn to these promising alternatives only after their doctors finally give up on them. By then their body and immune system has been devastated by radiation, deadly poisonous "chemotherapy" and the removal of crucial body parts like lymph nodes and hope for recovery is slim.

"You're not sick; you're thirsty. Don't treat thirst with medication." Dr Batmanghelidj's website offers insights into the importance of water in human health and why proper hydration is vital to our well-being, keeping us healthy and pain-free.

Dr. Lorraine Day developed severe breast cancer and almost died - her supreme motivating factor for her recovery by natural methods, without chemotherapy, radiation or mutilating surgery. She now preaches healing without drugs and the lethal dangers of "therapeutic" drugs. If you are, or know someone, diagnosed with cancer, please be sure to watch watch the online video linked below.

Alternative, Holistic, Complimentary and Preventative Health Care for People and Animals. Oriented to self care, this free educational web site is dedicated to help promote natural health for humans and their animals - "First Do No Harm".

Their stated mission: to educate and empower individuals to understand that health results from healthful living. We recognize the integration of all aspects of health personal, environmental, and social. We communicate the benefits of a plant-based diet, exercise and rest, a healthy environment, psychological well-being, and, when indicated, the use of fasting. We take a leadership role in advocating health freedom issues.

A number of links to really interesting information, videos, audio and books about alternative and natural medical therapies.

Max Gerson was a hugely successful advocate of alternative, diet-based cancer treatments. Many books and brochures about him, his treatments and places where his method is practised are available here. He cured many "terminal" patients and for his troubles was hounded by the US Medical establishment, leading to his early death under suspicious circumstances.

Founded by Ann Wigmore who was almost single handedly responsible for igniting the current interest in sprouts, sprouting and wheatgrass juice. The Hippocrates philosophy is founded on the belief that a pure enzyme-rich diet, complemented by positive thinking and non-invasive therapies, are essential elements on the path to optimum health.