Le mois de l’amour!
February has traditionally be associated with St Valentine and romantic love. But, let’s expand this concept to embrace all forms of love and not for one particular day of February, but for each day.
Continue Reading →The Power of One!
Yes, one small achievable New Year resolution! That has a positively successful ring to it, doesn’t it? Resolutions are frequently abandoned due to the overwhelming number of them. So we are all going to nominate just one thing which will improve our health and pursue it with determination and enthusiasm all year long!
Continue Reading →Check your taps
It has been known for decades that roofing materials and corrosion of plumbing fittings contribute to lead and copper water contamination, especially in tank water systems.
Continue Reading →Tongue tales
Many of you may recall at our first consultation I politely asked you to stick your tongue out! Why, you may ask, do I request this exhibition? The tongue, like your nails and iris, can tell me a great deal about your health – vitamin and mineral deficiencies, beneficial bacteria levels, acid/alkaline balance, even if you clench your teeth!
Continue Reading →Coenzyme Q10 and wrinkles
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a powerful anti-oxidant and has been shown to enhance the pumping action of the heart, reduce oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol) and enhance athletic performance by increasing the production of cellular energy.
Continue Reading →Bookworm longevity!
Those who enjoy reading books can expect to have more time to do so.
A cohort study recently combined the data of 3,635 people to assess the impact of various reading patterns and longevity.
Gluten and the skin
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a skin disorder associated with coeliac disease. Coeliac disease (CD) is a disorder of the small intestine caused by an autoimmune response to gluten, the protein component of some grains.
Continue Reading →The great salad competition!
Yes, I’m kicking off the year with a compelling leaf competition! We have had soup and baked veggie competitions, but given it is summer, I am looking for the most interesting, original vegetarian salad.
Continue Reading →Happy New Year to all my lovely clients!
I know last year was a challenge for many, but 2017 has a positively brighter and lighter feel to it. Let’s try to conscientiously make it a better year, despite any setbacks along the way.
Continue Reading →Les enfants Français
Having recently been fortunate enough to spend three months in my beloved France, I had many wonderful opportunities to observe the interaction between French children and their dining companions, be it mum and dad, grandparents or friends.
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