Entries by Ellie

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Struggling to find healthy snacks you like?

A client following a gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free diet was upset when I said she shouldn’t be eating crisps because they are so very bad for you – high in refined carbohydrates, high in the worst kinds of damaged fats, and contain acrylamides – carcinogenic chemicals produced when you heat starchy foods to high temperatures. I […]

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Weight loss plateau?

Today I was asked by a chap called Angelo what he could do to continue losing weight.  He has successfully lost two stone through dietary changes and exercise but has now plateaued.  I suggested: Cutting out all carbs in the evening i.e. dinner to be protein (fish, meat, beans|pulses)  and lots of non-starchy vegetables such […]

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Did you know Bergamot essential oil reduces anxiety and feelings of depression in anxious people?

Many people are aware there is good evidence to suggest aromatherapy essential oils such as Lavender and Chamomile may have a positive effect on the nervous system.  However, research has now been carried out in Taiwan on school teachers which showed simply breathing a spray of bergamot essential oil is significantly relaxing.  School teachers were […]

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Making ointments

Ointments are easy to make and are very helpful for treating a wide range of conditions from dry, chapped skin and lips, to fungal infections like athlete’s foot and deeper ailments like osteoarthritis and aching muscles. Ointments differ from creams in that they are not made with any water, only oils or fats. The recipe […]

January Facebook Competition

Throughout January anyone who liked and followed my facebook page got my free nutrition and health tips throughout the month and was also entered into a prize draw to win £70 worth of nutrition/herbal consultations and treatment. I’m delighted to announce the winner is Julia Bradley – please get in touch Julia so you can […]