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DETOX WITH POMEGRANATE JUICE
IT’S TIME TO DETOX – POMEGRANATE JUICE TO THE RESCUE! Pomegranates are part of our ancient history and it’s believed that they were grown in Persia at least 4000 years ago. They are symbols of fertility and love, mentioned in the Bible and Greek mythology, used in...
WHY BROCCOLI IS CALLED THE CANCER WHISPERER
Many people have told me they disliked broccoli – but they’ve all been converted after cooking it differently and learning why including it in our diet is so important. Broccoli is a superfood that has many health benefits, but did you know that it can also help...
THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION
THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION Something else that I find fascinating relating to brain health. The human gut is often referred to as the SECOND BRAIN. It has its own independent nervous system. 70% of our immune system resides there. 90% of serotonin (which regulates mood)...
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS?
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS? PROBIOTICS - are made up of good bacteria and yeasts that naturally live in our bodies. We always have both good and bad bacteria, and these need to be kept in balance - with more good than bad. The good guys...
Why Fibre is Good for Physical and Mental Health
INCREASING YOUR FIBRE INTAKE – REMEMBER YOU’RE EATING FOR 100 TRILLION! This is a follow-up to my previous post on Prebiotics and Probiotics, and as I said - Our Good Gut Bacteria (Probiotics) Thrive on FIBRE. Fibre is a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods which...
Cordyceps – Miracle Medicinal Mushroom
About 20 years ago, I had a fascination with Tibet. I found a book, written by Murdo McDonald Bayne, a spiritual teacher who visited Tibet in the 1940s. In it he wrote about a mushroom called Yartsa Gunbu that the Tibetan nomads found up very high in the Himalayas,...
Why chickpeas should be a staple in your pantry
WHY CHICKPEAS SHOULD BE A STAPLE IN YOUR PANTRY For thousands of years Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) have been eaten in the Middle East. They are a rich source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. They are high in protein (14.5 grams in a cup) and therefore a great meat...
Here’s why cucumbers are not only cool, but highly nutritious too
For many years I more-or-less scorned cucumbers as a watery, tasteless, waste of time vegetable - until I found out more. Firstly, the cucumber is technically a fruit that grows on a vine. It’s been used in Ayurveda for its hydrating and cooling effect for hundreds...
How much protein do we need?
Eating enough protein daily is important for your overall health. Protein is necessary for critical processes such as immune function, cellular processes, cell structure, and growth, among others. Thus, it’s essential to consume enough protein on a daily basis. You...
What is functional medicine?
It is an evolution in the practice of medicine. By addressing the root causes of symptoms, it aims to heal patients and ensure they stay well. Functional Medicine was started by Dr Jeffrey Bland 30 years ago. He and other conventional doctors of different...