Herbal medicines to support detoxification. Love your liver!
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Why you should love your liver all year round: Supporting your detoxification system

The liver is one of the most hardworking organs in your body, playing a key role in detoxifying harmful substances and maintaining optimal health. While many of us associate detoxification with special detox diets or juice cleanses, the truth…
new year detox diet plan

New Year guide to clean eating: a two week gentle detox

New Year is a time for clearing out and beginning a new.  We still have a long stretch of shorter days ahead; it is a time to look after yourself and be kind to your body and soul.   It is a good time to do a health reset: dedicating…
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Omega 3 essential fatty acids and their importance in preventing and treating depression

A recent study has confirmed the suspicion that omega-3 essential fatty acids play an important role in both preventing and treating depression.  Omega-3 essential fatty acids cannot be manufactured in the body and so must be consumed in the…
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Delicious vegan sweet potato and cauliflower lentil dish

This delicious and simple recipe (discovered on the BBC Good Food website and amended) is good enough to serve to guests at a dinner party and works equally well as healthy mid week dinner.  Or you could make it and store portions in the fridge…
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Teenagers with exam stress - how diet and supplements may help

This time of year can be really stressful for teenagers studying for exams. Some students seem to breeze through it while others get extremely anxious, suffer with poor sleep, depression, and literally become sick with the pressure. If your…
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Rosemary

Key uses: Lifts the spirits Improves the circulation Supports memory and improves concentration Improves digestion Rosemary has a long history of medicinal use and is one of my favourite herbs this time of year.  Rosemary is great for lifting…
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Weight loss, insulin resistance and type II diabetes

Did you know when you eat bread made out of refined flour, whether it is white or wholemeal the grain has been ground so finely and is so uniform in size that it behaves pretty much like sugar when it enters our bodies?  Refined grains and…
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Is apple cider vinegar really good for us?

The Times and the recent BBC Two series ‘Trust me I’m a doctor’ got together to look at the health claims made about apple cider vinegar. They reported their findings in the Times earlier this week. They concluded having diluted apple…
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I want to lose weight but...

....keep putting off my ‘diet start date’ ....feel overwhelmed by all the different diet advice out there ...when I get tired I reach for sugary snacks Here are a few simple tips to help you get on track: Start making small changes today…
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Siberian ginseng and my friend Debbie

My friend Debbie was asking what she could take to keep her stamina up during a 100km walk for charity she will be doing this weekend.  Siberian Ginseng instantly came to mind.  Herbs and herbal medicine are not just for illness; ideally they…