Seed mix
Fresh batches of my nutritious and delicious seed mix have just arrived. As many of you know, the mix is made up of sesame, linseed, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Continue Reading →Fishes and bowel disease
We all know the benefits of supplementation with fish oil, and indeed eating oily fish. Improved cardiovascular heath, lowered cholesterol, better memory, improved learning capacity and a decrease in inflammation (eg osteoarthritis).
Continue Reading →Saffron and appetite
I have written quite a lot in recent times about the beneficial effects of saffron on depression, anxiety and PMS. But now this little wonder herb, pokes its strands out of its pretty flowery head to reveal more benefits!
Continue Reading →Spring has sprung in the most delightful way!
Cherry trees are blossoming, the scent of jasmine can be delightfully detected in the air, days are getting longer and there is a touch of comforting warmth on its way.
Continue Reading →Steady-as-she-goes!
Balance is a very lovely word, and even better when incorporated into our daily lives. .. it ensures immense happiness! Let’s do a quick check this winter on how we are applying this concept to our lifestyles.
Continue Reading →Jill’s saporous and sustaining soup!
Otherwise known as pumpkin and root-vegetable soup with cinnamon and ginger.
Continue Reading →Krill cholesterol!
Krill oil has been proven to improve all three cholesterol markers in three months.
Continue Reading →Heart matters
The amino acid, taurine boosts cardiac muscle function in as little as two weeks to help combat heart failure.
Continue Reading →Bed and eggs for diabetes!
A recent meta-analysis has found that sleep deficiency can be a major contributing factor in gestational diabetes. Data from 17,595 pregnant women found that less than 6.25 hours of sleep each night led to a 2.84 fold increased risk of gestational diabetes.
Continue Reading →Probiotics for mother and baby
A combination of four particular strains of probiotics taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding has been shown to support maternal flora balance and glucose metabolism and assist in baby’s behavioural, immune (especially skin conditions) and gastrointestinal health.
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