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Are You Suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Are you exhausted to the point that you have difficulty getting out of bed and find it challenging to function during the day?

December 2020
Do you Have a Food Allergy, Food Intolerance or Food Sensitivity

When I was growing up, I don’t remember many of my friends or their family members being allergic, intolerant or sensitive to different types of food. Fast forward 40 years and you are likely to hear about people with allergies, intolerances and food sensitivities or you may have them yourselves.

November 2020
Turmeric Chicken Broth Recipe

In Chinese medicine, winter is the time to take care of your adrenal glands. Adrenal glands are found just above your kidneys and help you to respond to stress appropriately. They may be small but they make and release many hormones that circulate through your blood and influence many aspects of your health.

November 2020
Boost your immune system for Covid-19

COVID-19 has brought home to me just how fast things can change and how important our health is. It’s hugely important that we take steps to strengthen your immune system.

November 2020
What is the Gut Microbiome

Mainly made up of bacteria, some fungi, viruses and protozoa, we have developed a mutually beneficial relationship with our microbes that function together in an ecosystem. This is our Mocrobiome.

October 2020
Sugar… Friend or Foe

As a nutritionist, I was taught that sugar’s nutritional value is zero, so the question needs to be raised. Why do we eat so much of it?

September 2020
Gut-soothing Ginger and Slippery Elm Tea

Slippery elm and ginger have been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and improve gut health.

September 2020
Is kombucha a good choice for everyone?

Kombucha is a fermented drink that is likely to have originated in China and is still enjoyed there today. It is also popular in Eastern Europe, particularly Russia, Japan and Korea. Is it good for us?

August 2020
Roasted Kumara and Brussel Sprouts Recipe

In the cooler months a big cold salad isn’t always appealing. There are lots of great foods out there that build resilience. Today I have chosen kumara, since it has so many nutrients including vitamin C for immunity, anti-inflammatory compounds and an abundance of antioxidants.

August 2020
Tips for Boosting Immunity and Building Resilience

It’s really important to try and support the body when you are feeling unwell. If you are dealing with a virus, many over-the-counter medications only treat the symptoms. These medications don’t support the immune system to fight the virus.

August 2020
Can Reiki Help with Sleep

A study in 2004 looked at whether Reiki could reduce insomnia and improve sleep patterns. It found that Reiki was a beneficial therapy for sleep problems since it decreased episodes of insomnia and improved sleep patterns. Reiki also had a positive effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, which is associated with relaxation.

June 2020
Chicken Liver Stir Fry Recipe

In Chinese medicine, winter is the time to take care of your adrenal glands. Adrenal glands are found just above your kidneys and help you to respond to stress appropriately. They may be small but they make and release many hormones that circulate through your blood and influence many aspects of your health.

June 2020
Low FODMAP Salmon and Corn Patties Recipe

I always encourage my clients to eat fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring and pilchards) regularly because we need the omega-3 fatty acids they contain

May 2020
Can Reiki be Used in Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

A 2017 research paper concluded that ‘the addition of Reiki healing therapy to conventional treatment was associated with improvement in symptoms and quality of life in IBS”.

May 2020
Carrot, Ginger and Turmeric Soup Recipe

This is the time when you need immune boosting nutrients to help you keep healthy during the winter months and to fight of any rogue viruses such as Covid-19.

April 2020