Magnolia… anti-fat?!
Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) is a deciduous tree endowed with large fragrant flowers, and is native to the mountains and valleys of China.
Continue Reading →Hara hachi bu
Repeat after me, “Hara hachi bu, hara hachi bu”. Yep, that’s our March mantra! This is an ancient Confucian saying, meaning eat until you are 80% full.
Continue Reading →B vitamins and the brain
A recent study (the VITACOG study) conducted at the University of Oxford has shown that B vitamins appear to slow cognitive and clinical decline in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Continue Reading →The January challenge!
Okay, after all that talk about gluten, wheat and dairy, let’s do it! No gluten or dairy for six weeks!
Continue Reading →Wheat. Where is it, and how to avoid it?
Many of you would have already at some stage attempted a wheat exclusion diet along the road to good health, and no doubt discovered this grain is insidious! And for those about to take the non-wheat diet challenge take note!
Continue Reading →The household gluten guide
Gluten is the main protein component of cereal grains – wheat, durum wheat, rye, barley, oats and triticale. Semolina, bulgur, kamut, couscous and spelt being wheat derivatives or relatives also contain gluten.
Continue Reading →Gluten gripes!!
Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity does exist! Many of my patients can attest to the happy fact that when they have excluded gluten, especially wheat from their diet, they have never felt better.
Continue Reading →Website upgrade!
When you have a moment do have a quick glance at my new-look website. It’s been totally overhauled, and if I can modestly say, it’s pretty peachy! And for all my French speaking clients, it can now be read in French! Oui, just click preferred language et voilà, on peut le lire en français! Bonne […]
Continue Reading →Welcome to the very positive sounding 2014!
That number has an optimistic ring to it! So let’s ensure we make the most of it! January is the perfect time to reflect and implement changes to ensure a healthier self.
Continue Reading →The Healthy Gut Guide by Jill Thomas
Do you suffer from abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea or bloating? Have you been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome but are no nearer to finding a solution? Since a bad dose of ‘traveller’s belly’, have your ‘insides’ never been the same? Do you suspect you may be intolerant to certain foods?
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