Let’s all make a conscious effort this year to stop that endless mental chatter which most of the time gets us nowhere. Going over and over a particular social situation, making mental notes regarding the shopping, to do lists etc. etc. A couple of times a day let’s consciously drop our shoulders, sigh and think […]
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Pregnancy is the physiological process that begins with the implantation of a fertilized ovum and typically spans approximately 40 weeks. Pregnant women have increased nutritional requirements and supplementation with specific nutrients has been shown to improve foetal and maternal outcomes. Nutrients for foetal health outcomes Neural Tube defects Folate needs to be taken for at […]
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The combination of asparagus, broad beans, broccoli with a lemony dressing make this a refreshing and delicious green summer salad. 1 medium head of broccoli 2 bunches of asparagus 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup frozen broad beans Zest of 1 lemon Juice of ½ lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 Tbsp […]
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Acne vulgaris is one of the most common chronic inflammatory conditions, affecting more than 640 million people worldwide. It is typically considered a condition of adolescence, with global estimates suggesting that between 35% and 100% of young people are affected at some point during their teen years, However, acne often persist or develops well into […]
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Okey dokey, I am on my bandwagon again!” Oh no!” I can hear you cry, “the nagging starts again about slowing down and eating with intention. Yes, that’s it! Post the festive season it seems timely and sensible to remind ourselves of a few pointers on conscious consumption. Give your full attention on what, and […]
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As many of you know, I am a little obsessed with tabby cats. But this month I have been looking upward and embracing our feathered friends. Yes, The Aussie Bird Count concluded late October and over six days, I and many fellow nature lovers, looked to the skies, the lakes, ponds, estuaries and the ground […]
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As many of you know, I am fortunate to spend 3–4 months each year in my beloved France. Each year I pack my daily vitamin supplies for the months ahead. Normally a B complex, a probiotic, magnesium, vitamin B2 plus and a herbal anti-viral, such as Andrographis, plus a little zinc. For two weeks this […]
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Many of you who have consulted me when suffering from a sore throat or cough may not have escaped my clinic without clutching a small brown bottle of a delicious herbal mix. I’m sure you have not forgotten! Often a herbal mix for such conditions will include licorice root. Other herbs may include marshmallow root, […]
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Over the years I have provided many soup recipes. You may recall during the Covid lock down an entire newsletter was dedicated to soups! A comforting, homely cooking ritual. This lentil soup recipe is surprisingly easy, not a great deal of ingredients, but it is delicious! Originally published in the New York Times, I have […]
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Choose choice – triumphant conclusion! We are blessed indeed in this country, in the main, to having a choice. Yes, indeed, we can choose what we eat, think, drink, how and when we move. Let’s consciously and diligently apply ourselves to deciding what we put in our mouths (think before action!). Before that silent saboteur […]
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