As you all know I am a big cat fan, particularly tabbies… but all cats are most acceptable! Due to the inordinate amount of time I spend in my beloved France, pet ownership is, sadly not possible. But a dream come true! I have had the pleasure of looking after my neighbour’s cat for the […]
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Let’s march into… well… March with determination and enthusiasm to gets things done! Any of those New Year solutions which have not yet quite been resolved may need a kick along! Still snacking too much? Stop it! Not yet drinking two litres of water each day? Drink up! Still haven’t quite got into the habit […]
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Sadly, insomnia is very common affecting up to 50% of the adult population in Western societies at some point. Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset insomnia), difficulty staying asleep (maintenance insomnia), early morning waking (late insomnia), or non-refreshing sleep despite adequate sleep time. These sleep difficulties are not unsurprisingly, accompanied by significant […]
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Algal oil, a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids, is found in certain species of marine algae. Seaweed and algae provide a naturally rich source of EPA and DHA, as opposed to fish, which are only able to produce EPA and DHA by eating the microalgae accumulating the omega-3 in their tissues. Studies have shown […]
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Taurine is an amino acid which functions in the electrically active tissues of the brain and heart, helping to stabilize cell membranes. It also functions in the gallbladder, eyes and blood vessels. A 2023 review has shown that taurine can be a game changer in male fertility. In Australia, more than a third of infertility […]
Continue Reading →As many of you know, I am a little obsessed with dog watching, particularly, kelpies, dachshunds, whippets, greyhounds and golden retrievers. Spoilt for choice in my neck of the woods. I have observed over the last few years (I think it started with the Covid lockdowns) how so many kind and thoughtful dog owners let […]
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Nobody really likes the idea of resolutions; it has a somewhat gloomy, doomed to failure air to it. But New Year solutions has a positive, can-do appeal! Let’s just pick one particular situation or health issue which we shall dedicate to solving with enthusiasm. It could be as simple as finding a solution to drinking […]
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The Rome foundation, an organization supporting the management and treatment of functional gut disorders, has established diagnostic criteria for FC. Some of these include the following. Straining during more than 25% of defecations; lumpy or hard stool; sensation of incomplete evacuation; fewer than three bowel movements a week; loose stools are rarely present without laxatives. […]
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Chronic diseases are responsible for 71% and 79% of global mortality and morbidity respectively, with 58% of chronic disease associated mortality occurring in individuals over 70 years of age. Research suggests that adoption of a plant-based diet may assist in filling the rapidly expanding healthspan – lifespan gap, which refers to the time an individual […]
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This is one of my favourite summer salads, you can personalize it with the addition of roasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, or a yoghurt and tahini dressing, or mixed roasted seeds and the welcome addition of chopped basil and parsley. 1 cauliflower, broken into small florets 120 ml extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp ground cummin […]
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