Let’s look around us for something so outstanding, something so wonderful it takes our breath away. Splendid, magnificent, impressive, spectacular all describe the Cat’s Meow. Someone, something, a furry or feathered soul or something from the floral kingdom can all fit into the broad category of the Cat’s Meow. Consciously searching for an example of […]
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Time has marched by quickly over the last few months and now it is me who must march on! Yes, off I go! Back to my beloved France. My last day of practice will be Saturday 23 May, returning to the clinic Wednesday 14th October 2026. If you need a top up of herbs […]
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Testosterone is the primary male hormone responsible for regulating male sex characteristics, (such as body hair patterns, deep voice and muscle mass), as well as sperm production, sex drive (libido) and fertility. From the age of 30 years, a man’s serum testosterone levels gradually decline by 1-2% each year. Causes and consequences of […]
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I am sure you will recall that I noted to my dismay a mild vitamin B2 deficiency upon returning from overseas last year. (See November 2025 newsletter) Well, with mild alarm a few weeks ago I noticed some telling tales of mild anaemia…yes…slightly disappointed with myself! I was waking with a mild headache, (something […]
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Buckwheat is a most nutritious and often overlooked grain. Gluten free, it has a lovely nutty flavour and in high in dietary flavonoids, an excellent anti-oxidant. Ingredients 1 cup of raw buckwheat kernels ¼ red cabbage ½ cup mint leaves ½ cup coriander leaves ¼ red onion finely sliced 1 cup […]
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a little hungry. In fact, we should be hungry prior to eating our three main meals of the day, much better for good digestion. A rumbling stomach is nothing to fear! Grazing is old hat…Nibbling, snacking, popping treats into our mouths all day long is not good practice. […]
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Let’s all make a conscious effort this year to stop that endless mental chatter which most of the time gets us nowhere. Going over and over a particular social situation, making mental notes regarding the shopping, to do lists etc. etc. A couple of times a day let’s consciously drop our shoulders, sigh and think […]
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Pregnancy is the physiological process that begins with the implantation of a fertilized ovum and typically spans approximately 40 weeks. Pregnant women have increased nutritional requirements and supplementation with specific nutrients has been shown to improve foetal and maternal outcomes. Nutrients for foetal health outcomes Neural Tube defects Folate needs to be taken for at […]
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The combination of asparagus, broad beans, broccoli with a lemony dressing make this a refreshing and delicious green summer salad. 1 medium head of broccoli 2 bunches of asparagus 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup frozen broad beans Zest of 1 lemon Juice of ½ lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 Tbsp […]
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Acne vulgaris is one of the most common chronic inflammatory conditions, affecting more than 640 million people worldwide. It is typically considered a condition of adolescence, with global estimates suggesting that between 35% and 100% of young people are affected at some point during their teen years, However, acne often persist or develops well into […]
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