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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There is a lot of skepticism among people when it comes to taking supplements. For decades doctors believed if you maintain a healthy diet, you do not need to take supplements. A new branch of treatment started to emerge in the early 90’s which called...
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I wrote an article recently about the effects of trace element deficiencies and psychological symptoms. It came to my attention that more information should be raised on how to increase your levels of these trace elements. There are of course a variety of food sources...
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