How many of us have interior house plants in our homes? Reluctant to buy indoor plants because of space prioritising, cleaning issues and so on? Did you know that indoor air space is up to 10 times more poluted than outdoor? Wouldn’t you like that to change so that you and your family could live … Continue reading
Stress and Bloating – Can one Cause the Other? | Bloating Tips. Click link above to read a great article on stress caused bloating. Really thorough and informative read that get’s to the point of Mind-gut connection. Visit OPTIBACPROBIOTICS.CO.UK for probiotics and keep your gut healthy and happy! Continue reading
The hint that summer was on it’s way has been nothing but a big fat lie! A week after sunbathing in utter, long awaited bliss, we got SNOW and now (1st week after easter and what should be bright and sunny) it’s blowing a gale and pouring with rain (for a change)…so, moody blues need … Continue reading
It’s that time of year where we’re still not out of winter but clothes are coming off..Viruses have hit us hard for the past month and blocked sinuses , chills, headaches and sore throats and ears have been bothering just about all of us..so hard to get rid of! So, instead of stocking up on … Continue reading
It’s 2012! Most of what most of us eat is no longer ‘food’ but something that is a bi-product of food. It is glorified representation of what we consider our favourite foods, then added with harmful preservatives, colorants, E numbers, flavourings, fats, salts and a number of other seriously damaging additives that are the cause … Continue reading
Wow, I’m quite shocked! After a recent survey I held regarding the topic ‘GREEN CLEANING‘, so many of you had absoloutely NO idea that the vast majority of household products we use on a daily basis to ‘clean’ our homes are full of toxins, petro-pharmaceuticals and parabens that are SO harmful to our detrimental health … Continue reading
Wanting to lose weight is a mission for most of us, but if you’re planning out how you can really kick start your weight loss program with success in mind, there are a few things that you may not have considered that are essential in aiding the process and make dieting a little easier for … Continue reading
The Adrenal Glands So, ever wondered why some people can handle stress while others simply can’t? Our entire sress history is determined by our Adrenal gland function. Our adrenal glands are our bodies Anti-stress gland, located just above our kidneys and they produce a steroid hormone called Cortisol which, depending on each individuals bio-genetic make-up … Continue reading
IN SEASON FOODS: Why buy vegetables in season? These days, you can buy any type of vegetable all year round – thanks to cheap transportation and global trade. But we believe that growing or buying in-season veg is so much better than buying imported, plastic-wrapped vegetables from the supermarket. That’s why we have devoted Vegetable … Continue reading
K ale is included again and again on lists of super foods, and for good reason: It’s a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamin C, vitamin E (an antioxidant), calcium, and even a few cancer-fighting compounds. In a happy twist of fate, it also happens to be one of our favorite winter treats. Oh, the possibilities… … Continue reading
I have previously written about coconut water and its benefits, though as there are so many, so…just to refresh and hope you find this post useful! Coconut water has been used for re-hydration and as a health and beauty aide in tropical regions around the world for centuries. Coconut water is low in fat and … Continue reading
Isn’t it a fact that there are advices in abundance for women about the different supplements? Be it the premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or menopause – each woman has her share of advices. But it is true that women often are confused about the kind of health food supplement products they should select standing in front … Continue reading
Babies are born yogis. Once we were all able to pull our toes up by our ears and laugh about it. Then we aged, got injured, began carrying stress in our shoulders and back. In short, we lost our balance. Yoga is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union in body, mind, … Continue reading
Acupuncture for anxiety – (Open pdf for all the facts and info- published by the British Accupuncture Council 2011) I have to admit I am not an expert on acupuncture, or rather the practise of accupuncture though I am familiar with how it works and why and the great benefits it provides. I regularly reccomend … Continue reading
Acupuncture relief for endometriosis This has been one of my referrals of the week for someone that is struggling to control her endometriosis. Having been diagnosed with having an endo the size of a grapefruit, she is really struggling to get her menstrual cycle in track so that her chances of conception can be increased. … Continue reading
I have to say, before I was even made aware of the massive health benefits of both onions and garlic, I was already addicted to both and included both in pretty much every meal I make. Medditeranean cooking influences….anyway, here are some facts that may make you include them just that little bit more..and you … Continue reading
Milk thistle..the Liver lover! Cleansing and Supporting the Liver I advocate cleansing the liver on a regular basis. This is crucial for everyone, not just those of you participating in herbal or chemical therapies, or suffering from liver ailments. Your liver is one of the most vital organs you possess. If it is damaged, your … Continue reading
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