Interestingly figs are not a fruit – they are inverted flowers and the seeds inside the flower is the real fruit. They are in fact like an inverted mulberry and this is not as strange as it sounds because fig trees are a member of the mulberry family which was originally native to the Mediterranean […]
We talked about what to do when we get ‘the runs’ but let’s cover the opposite side of this story. If we are constipated, we must always consider what we are putting into our mouth that ends up getting stuck and spending too much time in our digestive system. See also our other blog on
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How are Wrinkles formed? The origin of wrinkles is notoriously complex. Current science tells us that wrinkles appear where fault lines occur in ageing skin. This process has been compared to an old leather glove, which is made out of skin after all, that develops creases at the joints due to repetitive strain. In the
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Clients will frequently report that they often only drink alcohol, stay up late, participate in risky and unhealthy behaviours, take drugs or eat certain foods to be socially accepted and to fit in which often makes them feel unsafe, unwell, sluggish and bloated. But for some, this way of living is recognised as no longer
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Over the years I have been observing the effects the ‘Silly Season’ has on our health. It does not makes sense to me both personally or professionally. It is supposedly a time of celebration, gathering together with friends and family –but I see more unloving actions, choices and their effects on health at this time
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High blood pressure or Hypertension is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide and although this condition is manageable with medication, these pharmaceuticals can come with side-effects. On the other hand, lifestyle choices including nutrition can reverse and prevent hypertension in most cases. And a big plus is that these come with only positive
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Below is a list of health-related issues of the heart that are generally connected with ageing. It is a common belief that once we have reached a certain age that our health will start to decline, and we accept the aches, pains and loss of vitality as just a normal part of the ageing process.
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Eight of the most ultra-processed foods you might not know about. There is now more and more encouragement to eat a healthy diet to support a long and healthy life. Looking at healthier food options and reducing the intake of takeaway, fast food and alcohol might be something you might have considered already. Unfortunately, some
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When it comes to free radicals, we must apply some basic chemistry. But to keep it simple, let’s just say a free radical is an atom/molecule with an unpaired electron which makes it unstable and therefore it wants to connect with other molecules /atoms. The connection happens when it steals their electrons which causes damage
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Meat consumption is something that is a hot topic these days and there are many camps commenting on this. On one end of the spectrum there are those who promote eating only meat or lots of it, while on the other end are those that promote eating no meat or animal products at all. Nutrition
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