Supporting Our Gut & Sauerkraut!
We are a living beings. We are covered in trillions of bacteria which live on our skin as well as any areas of our body which are open to...
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- Feb 13, 2023
- 6 min
The Nutritional Gap - Impact of Farming Methods
It is now thought that we need to be eating closer to 10 - 12 portions of fruit and vegetables rather than our 5-a-day. But why? There...
- Jan 23, 2023
- 3 min
What is the Nutritional Gap?
The term was first used in the 1990s to describe nutrient shortfalls within the Western diet, in particular, micronutrient nutrients...
- Jan 5, 2023
- 2 min
Potassium Broth
Winter is a great time to nourish the body. I love to eat hydrating, mineral dense, warming soups and broths for a couple of weeks. I...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 5 min
All About Oestrogen
Oestrogen is perhaps the most well-known female hormone that we associate with sexual development, menstruation (regulates the menstrual...
- Dec 10, 2022
- 21 min
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder The world of autism is complex. To some point we are all autistic. Under prolonged stress we all revert to type...
- Sep 13, 2022
- 7 min
Supporting Your Heart
Today I foraged some Hawthorn leaf and berries - a well known cardiac tonic. Given the theme of heart health, I thought I would provide a...
- Sep 13, 2022
- 3 min
The Importance of Zinc
After analysing canine diets for many years, I noticed it was hard to meet requirements for zinc. This is because zinc is found in small...
- Jan 28, 2022
- 8 min
Struggling to Sleep?
Not being able to sleep is incredibly stressful, and damaging to the body. If you struggle to sleep, why not try some of our tips below...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
How to use Flaxseeds for Hydration
Hello everyone! Focusing on hydration is always the first stage of healing. Flaxseeds can be used to increase hydration and improve colon...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
How to Sprout Seeds & Grains
Sprouting seeds and grains causes a natural germination process to take place which not only increases the nutrient content, it also...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 9 min
Energy Making and B Vitamins
We need energy to stay alive, grow and maintain our body. Our energy needs vary and are dependent on age, sex, activity level and state...
- Dec 3, 2020
- 7 min
Is Stress the Biggest Killer?
It is vital to look after our emotions. Every emotion we feel is made by the body and then digested. Prolonged stress is detrimental to...
- Nov 13, 2020
- 9 min
Vitamin D - the Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is known as the Sunshine Vitamin; synthesised in the sebaceous glands of the skin by the action of sunlight. In 2016, the...
- Oct 30, 2020
- 4 min
Are We Obtaining Enough B12?
B12 is a member of the B vitamin family. As an essential nutrient it is involved in DNA formation, metabolic processes and within the...
- Oct 26, 2020
- 4 min
Gluten Sensitivity
Are You Gluten Sensitive? Gluten is a protein found in grains including: wheat, spelt, kamut, triticale, barely, bulgar wheat, couscous,...
- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
Why is it Important to Look After Our Gut Health?
Our gut health is the foundation to wellness and vitality. Our intestinal tract separates our internal environment from the outside...
- Jun 29, 2020
- 6 min
Vital Balance - Sodium and Potassium
Sodium and potassium are two minerals which are found in the soil. Plants absorb and assimilate them, and when we eat the plants they...
- Jun 18, 2020
- 8 min
Nutritional Therapy - Antioxidants
We hear the word antioxidant branded around - anything from face creams to a cure for cancer, but why? How do they work and why do we...
- Oct 20, 2019
- 7 min
Toxicity and the Routes of Elimination
Where does our waste go? Just like the plastic that is causing pollution in our seas, our body also collects waste. Cellular waste leads...
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