The problem with the diet industry is that it is trying to fit our body into a particular diet, when in fact we need to fit the diet into our body type. While specific foods may be nourishing for you, these same foods cause others...
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When we talk about bacteria we tend to think of the negative role that bacteria plays in nature. There are however some bacteria that are beneficial to us and in fact even necessary for our mental and physical health. Our bodies are riddled with bacteria....
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I out together this recipe for those that are looking for a small treat which satisfies your hunger. It's delicious! The Health Benefits of Coconut and CocoaCoconut flesh is highly nutritious and rich in fibre, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including...
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I thought I could sneak in this cake even if it`s not completely healthy. We all need to spoil ourselves every now and again. I couldn’t help myself with this one. We are having guests and I want to make a special dessert. I adapted...
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When a couple decide to have a baby, the journey normally starts out with great excitement. When months and sometimes years role over without success, anxiety and frustration often start to set. This stress can be further compounded by other issues such as time pressure,...
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Our physical and emotional well-being are determined by external and internal physical and psychological influences. It is an ever changing state of being, depending on how we perceive and interact with the world we exist in. In Chinese medicine the five main organs house the...
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Osteoporosis or low bone density is an ailment suffered by 55% of women and men in the USA over the age of 50. Women are six times more likely to be affected than men by this disease. Osteoporosis occurs mostly in individuals between the ages...
Read MoreI have chosen these ingredients as they all contain one of the minerals I was talking about in my article on foods that nourish the body and the brain. Without the right balance of nutrients in your diet, this can lead to both physical and...
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The concept of Yin and Yang is the single most important theory behind Chinese Medicine. This theory dates back to around 700BC, where it was referenced in the I Ching, ‘Book of Changes’, by Yi Jing. This theory is what has separated western theologians like...
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In the five element system of Chinese medicine the Kidneys* are associated with water and the taste associated with the Kidneys is salty. The salty taste helps to soften hardness’s like nodules and to soften the stool. The water element is an agent for growth...
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