Self-honesty is a good policy!
Sigmund Freud in an inspired moment once said, “being entirely honest with yourself is a good exercise.”
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Cashew Cream competition winner
Thanks for the many interesting recipes submitted in the quest to find a dairy-free yoghurt type substitute. Also I appreciate those patients who drew my attention to a few products on the market I was unaware of. I’m on a mission to have several non-dairy yoghurt substitutes on hand at all times!
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Leave a Comment (0) →Zinc’s serviceability
Very few of you would have made it through a consultation with me, without being forced to complete the zinc taste perception test! You know the drill, hold liquid zinc in your mouth for ten seconds, swallow, and describe the taste. When I hear, “It tastes like water or sweet,” I try not to wince, and suggest we need to implement zinc supplementation ASAP!
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Leave a Comment (0) →Bacteriology of autism
Probiotics produce neurochemicals, and current studies are investigating the ability of probiotics to significantly impact psychological states. A recent study conducted on mice, showed that the presence of neurochemicals such as serotonin in the blood stream, was due to direct uptake by the gut.
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Leave a Comment (0) →Calendula
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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Leave a Comment (0) →Naturopath on holiday!
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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Leave a Comment (0) →Resolutions
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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Leave a Comment (0) →Cashew cream
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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Leave a Comment (0) →Medicinal or poisonous choices
Food is indeed medicine, it can however also be a slow form of poison!
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Leave a Comment (0) →Magnificent magnesium
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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