Why trying out oil-free cooking? There is evidence that reducing or cutting out oil in total has improved patients with heart disease, autoimmune disease and cancer. It is also a great tool for patients that like to lose weight as the cutting out of oil and any other food in this category like nuts, seeds […]
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Addiction today comes in many forms, whether that be drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, gaming, gambling, the internet, steroids, prescription medicines or food. The idea humans can become addicted to food is new and only gained attention in recent years. Brain imaging and studies showing the effect of food on our system have highlighted that food
Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, has been claimed to be one of the most powerful herbs we have available to us. Used as the main spice in curries, it traditionally has been used for centuries as a spice as well as a medicinal in India and Asia. The dried root of the Curcuma
Studies have shown that there are foods that can help with lowering inflammation in the body. In general, these foods are classified as alkaline foods and/or an anti-inflammatory diet and there is a lot of information out there that looks at the benefits of having a more alkaline diet as opposed to eating an inflammatory
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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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