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!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
You may remember an article I wrote in an earlier newsletter regarding the association of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and an increased risk for men of developing prostate cancer.
Sage extract: A simple remedy you can prepare at home for the treatment of hot flushes and sweating. 
Nip those colds in the bud! I have seen some very severe cases of bad colds and ’flu in the clinic this winter. Best to take a few preventative measures now. Don’t let’s play host to unwelcome viruses. 