Chamomile tea is antispasmodic to the gut meaning it helps to ease tummy cramps; it has an anti-inflammatory action within the digestive system meaning it helps to calm down soreness and irritation there. It is also relaxing so will help a poorly child to relax and sleep. It can be taken hot or cold. Slippery […]
Milk has had a lot of bad press in recent years and many parents are left confused as to whether they should be giving their children dairy products or steering well clear of them. The nutritional benefits of cow’s milk On the positive side, cow’s milk is an excellent source of calcium (essential for growing […]
I devised this recipe last night and it came out really well. It is gluten free and it contains no added sugar. The sweetness comes from the bananas, dark chocolate and cranberries. A little xyllitol has been added to give it a sweetness boost – it is a cake after all! Xyllitol is a new […]
I spoke to a friend today who mentioned she is ‘always’ anaemic. Anaemia is usually caused by iron deficiency or B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia) which results in less oxygen being delivered to the cells of the body. Most people are aware that anaemia causes tiredness and shortness of breath. However, being anaemic also increases the […]
Trance or hypnosis is an everyday occurrence. In fact, most of our behaviour is done in a trance (about 90%). Anything you do automatically is done in a trance. Or if you think of someone because you’ve walked passed someone else with the same perfume, you are also in a trance. Sometimes, trance is part […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
