Body

We all know massage is wonderful but how much is an effective dose?

It is wise to work hand in hand with both a natural therapist and your doctor if you have symptoms that do not have clear explanations. Between the two practitioners they should be able to put you on the road to being much healthier and if it is an underlying illness such as lupus it is less likely to escape detection if you have two practitioners working together in your favour.

Have you ever wondered where our modern-day thinking of germs and diseases comes from? Before Louis Pasteur put forward his “germ theory” of disease in 1861, it was commonly thought that diseases of the body started spontaneously. The thought of humans being the cause of diseases spreading was unheard of. Medical doctors of the time […]

Chocolate is a comfort food but sometimes we can be too sad to eat it.

As each wave rises and falls, merging with the ocean, so in samadhi, the final stage of yoga, each soul is able to merge with supreme consciousness.

The fermented milk drink kefir gives a great boost to the body’s powerhouse — the gut — and delivers many health benefits as a consequence.

The more time you spend sitting the more likely you are to develop a disability.

Grape seed extract can help during chemotherapy for colon cancer.

For some people the offer of a monetary bonus can be counter-productive.

Lack of magnesium is linked to an increased likelihood of hip fractures.

Quite often the words “milk” and “calcium” become almost interchangeable, especially with regard to children but milk is not necessarily a good source of calcium for the body. In fact many believe that dairy products should not be taken at all once the body is weaned since no other animal takes milk after weaning its young. There are also other instances that dairy products may not be good for you such as if you have sinus problems or the body is forming calcium stones.

Eat your chocolate slowly and allow it to melt in your mouth! Savour the moment and close your eyes … Are you a dark or milk chocolate lover? Does it’s taste take you to the past or drive you towards your next adventure? If you tell me your what your chocolate preference is, I can […]