The flowers from Calendula (Calendula officinalis) have been used medicinally since the 12th century throughout Europe, predominately as an ingredient in topical preparations for the treatment of minor wounds, skin infections, sunburn, burns, eczema and dermatitis.
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Yes, I admit it, best to get it over with fast…I am indeed returning to my beloved France in May/June! I find a regular top-up of the French countryside crucial to my wellbeing! I’ll be away from the clinic from Monday 26 May until Wednesday 24 June. If you need a top up of herbs or supplements before I go, please let me know well before 23 May, as although bookings and messages will be taken while I’m away, dispensing will not. Merci!
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Back in my January newsletter I discussed the importance of not attempting to make too many resolutions. I suggested we just pick one of the most important issues we wish to resolve once and for all, and apply all matter of force to it!
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As you may remember, I am having a gluten free/dairy free time at present, and feel great for it! However, having failed to find a single healthy and pleasant tasting soy yoghurt on the market (please let me know if you have come across one!) I am now using cashew cream as my yoghurt substitute.
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Food is indeed medicine, it can however also be a slow form of poison!
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Magnesium is probably one of the most important minerals for optimal human health. It is one of the most highly prescribed minerals in my practice.
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Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) is a deciduous tree endowed with large fragrant flowers, and is native to the mountains and valleys of China.
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Repeat after me, “Hara hachi bu, hara hachi bu”. Yep, that’s our March mantra! This is an ancient Confucian saying, meaning eat until you are 80% full.
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A recent study (the VITACOG study) conducted at the University of Oxford has shown that B vitamins appear to slow cognitive and clinical decline in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
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Okay, after all that talk about gluten, wheat and dairy, let’s do it! No gluten or dairy for six weeks!
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