Herpes

Herpes simplex is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (oral-facial herpes) and the type 2 (genital herpes), however both types can cause genital and oral-facial. It is believed that 90% of adults have antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) however, most individuals do not have any or only minimal symptoms.

Seed Mix Made Simple

The Healthy Gut Guide’s Seed Mix is now available in 500 g packets from the clinic. Just add 3– 4 tablespoons to stewed or raw fruit, yoghurt, oats or brown rice and increase your daily dietary fibre by a very impressive 15.5 grams!

Millie’s Roast Tomato and Basil Soup

Roast the capsicum, garlic (in skin, then pop out of their skin when taken out of oven), tomatoes, onion till soft and fragrant, then transfer to a soup pot. Add the remaining ingredients (except the basil) and cook well, then add most of the basil, puree, serve with more fresh basil. Read more for full ingredients list.

Newsletter Delivery

Unfortunately due to a new computer programme and changes by my printer (no longer able to fold letters!) this will be the last newsletter sent by normal mail.  So to all my lovely clients who currently still receive my newsletters by post, could you advise me of your email address, or if you don’t have […]

Paris Update

“Genes load the gun, environment pulls the trigger”

My recent trip to Paris happily coincided with a conference I was fortunate to be able to attend entitled “Thérapies Nutritionnelles de Pointe pour une Meilleure Qualité de Vie”, in other (English) words, “Functional Medicine Solutions to Chronic Diseases”. To my great advantage it was also mainly in English with simultaneous French translation so I didn’t need my French/English dictionary at my side for once!

Paris Consulting

I shall be available for naturopathic consultations in Paris on Thursday 20th September, Friday 21st September and Saturday 22nd September 2012.

Naturopathy on Holiday! – Again

Yes, I can hear you all groaning… “I bet she’s sneaking off to France again!” Errhh, well…you’re right! But I’m only away for three weeks.

Acid-Alkali Balance and Diet

Many of you are aware that an iris analysis can reveal quite a lot about the state of our stomachs (as well as most major organs and the nervous and respiratory system) and unfortunately often confirms a diet that is far too acidic.

Oats Nourish Your Nervous System

The healing powers long associated with oats probably derived from the grain’s high nutritional value. Oats contain more essential fatty acids than most grains, and are an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, zinc, potassium and calcium, as well as high levels of silica and vitamin E.

Where is the Sun?

Once upon a time, humans spent their days, hunting and gathering food all of which was conducted outdoors bathed in sunshine or moonlight … and nearly all skin was exposed to sunlight, and therefore able to synthesize vitamin D. We are designed to be exposed to far greater amounts of sunlight than we receive now.