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My passion for Ashwagandha
My passion for ashwagandha, also known as 'withania somniera', started when I met an Ayurvedic doctor in Sri Lanka. The praise he gave this traditi...
My passion for ashwagandha, also known as 'withania somniera', started w...
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Is depression a gut reaction?
Of course, not everybody reacts to inflammation caused by stress or trauma (from illness for example) in this way. This is largely determined by th...
Of course, not everybody reacts to inflammation caused by stress or trau...
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Guide
The Spring Cleanse
I adore this time of year for the longer hours of sunlight, the hopeful colour of the daffodils and seasonal yield of nourishing greens. Today mark...
I adore this time of year for the longer hours of sunlight, the hopeful ...
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Joint health: 6 Foods to avoid
Looking after our joints requires a whole systems approach. Just as including certain foods in our diets can be a powerful preventative measure and...
Looking after our joints requires a whole systems approach. Just as incl...
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Guide
3 Diet and lifestyle habits to support your joints
With around 10 million people experiencing symptoms of arthritis in the UK alone, joint health problems are a common complaint in GP surgeries.
With around 10 million people experiencing symptoms of arthritis in the ...
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The hormone that links love and good health
A friend of mine recently commented that she had noticed an improvement in her health and especially her skin since she had been in a relationship....
A friend of mine recently commented that she had noticed an improvement ...
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Autism Part 1: Genetics, the environment and pre-conceptual programming
The definitions and theories that surround the development of autism are as complex as the condition itself. With diagnosis reaching arguably epide...
The definitions and theories that surround the development of autism are...
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5 Ways of combatting headaches
A headache is one way your body can tell you that something is out of balance – whether this is a psychological pressure or a hormonal imbalance. U...
A headache is one way your body can tell you that something is out of ba...
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How to feed your skin for a healthier complexion
Nourishing our skin really does come from within. Using nature's ‘medicine chest’ of wholesome food and nutrition we can support dry skin, outbreak...
Nourishing our skin really does come from within. Using nature's ‘medici...
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'Tis the season to be good to yourself
Far too often Christmas is laden with stress, guilt and over- indulgence. In amongst the expensive gifts, rich foods and the media projection that ...
Far too often Christmas is laden with stress, guilt and over- indulgence...
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How to optimise your defences against the seasonal sniffles
As we move into the colder and wetter months, we begin to notice the familiar coughing and sneezing around us. Sometimes it can be difficult to com...
As we move into the colder and wetter months, we begin to notice the fam...
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5 Things you should know about protein
Once thought to be the preserve of ‘fitness fanatics’ and body builders, protein powders are now commonplace among health food store shelves. Wheth...
Once thought to be the preserve of ‘fitness fanatics’ and body builders,...
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4 Ways to support your heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In the UK there are around 7 million men and 3.5 million women living with cardiovascular di...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In the UK there a...
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Guide
5 Natural remedies for healthy digestion
A properly functioning digestive system is critical to good health. In fact, problems with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can cause more than just...
A properly functioning digestive system is critical to good health. In f...
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3 Immune supporting benefits of elderberries
As we head into the colder months many people will be focusing on supporting their immune system to prevent dreaded coughs, colds and flu.
As we head into the colder months many people will be focusing on suppor...
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6 Ways to embrace Hygge
Hygge (pronounced Hoo-Ga) is a wonderful Danish philosophy that encourages us to slow down, allow us the space to feel more present in our lives, t...
Hygge (pronounced Hoo-Ga) is a wonderful Danish philosophy that encourag...
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Autumnal equinox: 9 Tips to support your health this season
The autumn equinox marks the start of preparation for the cooler autumn and winter months. This transition into a new season brings change. Changes...
The autumn equinox marks the start of preparation for the cooler autumn ...
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Coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity: part 1
For some time now, we have understood the implications of eating gluten-containing foods for those diagnosed with coeliac disease. Coeliac disease ...
For some time now, we have understood the implications of eating gluten-...
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What can we learn from Hygge?
Autumn for me marks the start of mellow light, a slower pace, the return to 'self' after the high octane, bright energy of summer. I embrace this t...
Autumn for me marks the start of mellow light, a slower pace, the return...
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9 lifestyle tips to combat exhaustion from stress
As well as what we eat, the right lifestyle practices are extremely important to cope with stress and to avoid over-stimulating the adrenal glands ...
As well as what we eat, the right lifestyle practices are extremely impo...
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