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The pitfalls of self-prescribing

A male client in his fifties came to see me as he was experiencing chronic insomnia.  In fact, he said his sleep had been terrible for years but recently it was becoming unbearable and it was taking him hours upon hours to fall asleep.  The next day he would feel incredibly tired, but also wired at the same time.  It got to the point where he could not bear it any longer when he counted a total of only ten hours sleep for the whole week. This client had been diagnosed with haemochromatosis a few years ago – a condition which causes the body to absorb and store too much iron.  His iron levels, seven months earlier, were sitting at an alarming 1200 mcg/L (anything over...

Why do we need fibre in our diet?

Do you experience regular digestive issues? If so, you're not alone - around 50% of us report having stomach problems. The question is whether it's the normal comings and goings of your gut or whether you are suffering from poor gut health. A normal functioning gut needs plenty of good bacteria and a wide variety of good these good gut flora such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungi, which is called the microbiome. Your microbiome houses trillions of microorganisms, and if they aren't happy, neither are you. Your microbiome is as individual as you are and it plays an important role in your health and can influence your weight, ability to focus, energy levels, emotions, sleep patterns, physical pain...

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Red Lentil Dahl

Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil2 diced onions3 finely chopped garlic cloves1 tbsp grated fresh ginger1 finely chopped red chilli or 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp mustard1 tsp garam masala2 tsp ground tumeric1 cup (200g) dried red lentils, rinsed well1 can diced tomatoes1 can coconut milk2 cups of vegetable brothJuice of 1/2 to 1 lemon2 large handfuls of fresh spinach Heat the oil in a large pan, add the garlic, ginger and red chilli and cook for a few minutes.Next add all the spices and cook for another minute.Add the lentils, tomatoes coconut milk and veggie broth and stir to combine. At this point sometimes I add more canned tomatoes once all is combined, just...

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How to keep well in a modern world

It's no surprise that modern technology is playing havoc with our health and Electro Magnetic Frequencies (EMFs) from appliances such as microwaves, mobiles, smart TVs, smart meters and baby monitors are a silent, invisible source of stress on our bodies. The EMFs from mobiles, for instance, may interfere with your body's central nervous system and may disrupt sleep patterns, immune system function, hormone production (including your thyroid) and may even affect fertility. The most recent research from The World Health Organisation was way back in 2011! At that time, WHO stated that the electromagnetic fields produced by mobile phones are possibly carcinogenic to humans - no wonder there's not been any further research. But with little research, we're not all about to throw our 5 billion mobiles...

My healing story – 28 year old, law student

  This is one girl's story who took the time to write about her healing journey.  I am deeply grateful to her for taking the time and energy to explain, in her own words, the magical effects of herbal medicine.  I hope after reading this it will inspire you to try herbal medicine or, at least, encourage someone you know (who may be feeling overly stressed at the moment) to try it.   "I have been suffering from long bouts of fatigue, insomnia, stress and extreme exhaustion for the past few years (I'm a law student).  I've been to numerous doctors over the years in an attempt to try increase my energy levels or at least reassess what was going on - they couldn't seem to pick up...

Have you checked your B12?

It seems that B12 is the buzzword right now, but what is B12, why is it so important and how do you know if you're getting enough? The role of B12 (or cobalamin) comes right down to your DNA production which is the genetic blueprint for your health and for the proper functioning of your central nervous system. In a nutshell, B12 works together as a team with the other B-group vitamins to convert your food into energy.  Without B12 you can have a body packed-full of nutrients but no key to access them leaving you feeling very ordinary. Symptoms can arise that you've never experienced before.  Suddenly, the shopping can feel heavier than usual, or you may be experiencing some tingling or numbness in your hands or...

How to lower your cholesterol – supplements

Here are some of the best supplements to help lower your cholesterol naturally: Rosehip or Hibiscus Tea.   Replace coffee with this superstar tea which can manage healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Best Ever Vitamin C tonic.  High in therapeutic doses of Rosehips, this tonic provides a high concentration of Vitamin C in the most bio-available form so that you reap all the benefits! A 2008 article published in the "Journal of Chiropractic Medicine" showed that vitamin c supplementation can reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" and can lower triglycerides (fats that can also raise your risk of heart disease). Vitamin C can also help protect you from the oxidation of LDLs which, according to a 2003 article published in "Nutrition Journal" can help prevent excess cholesterol from building...

How to lower your cholesterol – lifestyle

Stress can play a big part in elevated cholesterol levels.  Sometimes you may not even be aware that you're stressed.  This the tricky part because if you don't realise when you're in "flight or fight" syndrome, you can't do anything to stop your body releasing cortisol (via your cholesterol) into your bloodstream. If your stress remains constant then your liver has to make additional cholesterol in order to produce more cortisol (in response to the stress) thus raising your cholesterol levels. So how can you manage this stress response? Exercise.  A study published by Research Quarterly for Exercise investigated the effects of regular exercise on cholesterol levels with 20 men over 20 consecutive years.   As little as 30 minutes of exercise three times a week was enough...

How to lower your cholesterol – diet

If you've received a high cholesterol reading, a good place to start is with your diet.   Here are some tips to bring down your low density lipoproteins "LDLs" (the "bad fats" that, in excess, can stick to your blood vessel walls) and to increase your high density lipoproteins "HDLs" (the "good fats" that keep your blood vessels clear): Cut down on saturated animal fats.  As you probably already know, it's important to decrease saturated animal fats such as butter, milk, cheese, ice cream, chocolate and fatty red meats. However, when you eliminate animal fats from your diet you need to add unsaturated vegetable fats in their place, otherwise you will create more problems for your liver. If you love cheese, choose the "white" cheeses like fetta, ricotta...

How to lower your cholesterol – herbal medicine

Have you ever wondered whether there's an alternative to "statins" or lipid-lowering medications? For some people these drugs can give you side-effects such as painful muscles, raised liver enzymes (indicating liver damage), increased blood sugar levels and neurological problems. To avoid any side-effects you can look at managing your cholesterol naturally. What you may not know is that your liver is responsible for producing cholesterol and this waxy substance is essential for making hormones (progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone), for keeping your cells walls flexible, for forming part of the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibres, for producing cortisol in response to stress and for Vitamin D synthesis (low Vitamin D levels can lead to osteoporosis). When your liver is working well this all works wonderfully.  However, if you've been...