Sadly, many men of a certain age will experience symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, getting up at the night for the toilet and urinary incontinence. These symptoms are often attributed to an enlarged prostate. However, research shows that almost 50% of cases may be due to bladder issues including an overactive bladder. Let’s have […]
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Yes, off I go! Back to my beloved France, it’s been a long time between goats cheeses! My last day of practice will be Saturday 13 May, returning to the clinic Wednesday 4 October 2023. If you need a top up of herbs or supplements before I go, please let me know well before 13 […]
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I recall when I moved to the west over twenty years ago, wondering whether I had made the right decision. East to west…was it going to be fine? Later in the day of my big move, I heard the endearing sound of Green Sleeves emanating from a Mr Whippy van further down the street. Aha! […]
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Let’s try to be kinder to animals this year… cows, pigs, chickens, lambs. I could go on… they all have a right to life. Why not make a concerted effort to consume less of these worthy creatures. Better for the environment, our consciences and our health. The abundance of vegetables available to us in Australia […]
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water ½ Lebanese cucumber, diced 2 cups mixed salad greens chopped – e.g. baby spinach leaves, rocket, lettuce 1 cup grated carrots, radishes and fresh corn sliced off the cob ½ cup (65 grams) seed mix ¼ cup (35 grams) dried blueberries or cranberries OR ½ cup […]
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Alpinia galanga (galangal) is widely grown in Asia, traditionally the galangal rhizome (root) is used as a nervine tonic and stimulant. Recent studies and research have clinically trialled and shown that 300–600 mg a day increase mental alertness, attention span and cognition. For example, in a recent clinical study 69 healthy adults aged 18–60 years […]
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A freshly made batch of my seed mix has just arrived. Delicious in yoghurt with oats and berries. Or pan roasted and sprinkled on salads. A superb way to increase dietary fibre! Remember to keep in the fridge once opened (as should all nuts and seeds). See the delicious seed salad recipe!
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Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids as they cannot be synthesised by humans. Nutritionally EPA and DHA are the most important fatty acids belonging the omega-3 fatty acid group. The principal source of EPA and DHA for human consumption is marine fatty fish such as salmon, sardines and herring. And indeed, many of […]
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2023 has a certain vibrant sense of freedom, so let’s seize the year with determined enthusiasm! For all my lovely clients who would love to walk a little further and more frequently, improve muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness…but cannot seem to find the motivation to do so… I have a tip! A hint! A suggestion! […]
Continue Reading →The French government, in 2007, ordered food advertisements to carry cautions telling the French to stop snacking (and to exercise and eat more fruits and vegetables). Quite a sensible measure I thought! I know I do berate a lot of you about too much snacking, but it has to stop! We do not need to […]
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