Category Archives: Blog

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & M.E.

The fatigue that gives CFS its name is unlike normal fatigue, it can be persistent, overwhelming and unrelieved by sleep.  It is the central characteristic of CFS and ME and can be accompanied by other myriad symptoms including; -      Muscle … Continue reading

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Love Your Heart!

Love and hearts are the order of the day on Valentine’s Day!  Racing hearts are all well and good when it is the object of your desire that is quickening your pulse but if you’re experiencing high blood pressure or … Continue reading

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The yukky lingering snot phase…..

So you’ve fended off the ‘flu, battled the frightful head cold and you’re left feeling tired, weary and full of snot.  Delightful.  Excess mucous, post-nasal drip and sinusitis are some of the lingering effects of colds and ‘flu viruses that … Continue reading

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Flu’ Fighters!

There are some particularly rotten viruses around this year ranging from head colds to full on 2-weeks-in-bed flu, and the after effects of zero energy and lingering sniffles are persistant and frustrating! At the first sign of illness, attack is … Continue reading

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New Year resolutions. Nice ones!

Happy New Year!  We are now 10 days into January and I’m adjusting back into the habit of getting up early…slowly but surely! How are you doing?  Did you make any New Year Resolutions?  If so, how are they holding … Continue reading

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“Candida Can Be Fun” – thanks to Rebecca!

Via the magic world that is Twitter, I recently met the very fabulous Rebecca Richardson.  Rebecca suffered with candida overgrowth for many years before finally being put on the road to recovery by her Nutritionist.  A combination of detailed food … Continue reading

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Getting your pH in Balance!

Feeling tired and sluggish?  Dull hair and brittle nails?  Stiff aching muscles? Many seemingly unrelated health issues that leave you feeling not quite ill but not fully fit may be due to an imbalance in our internal acid/alkaline levels or … Continue reading

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Focus on fasting

The recent Horizon programme (see here for details  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01lxyzc) discussed new research into the benefits and methods of fasting.  Fasting has a long history of use particularly in Eastern traditions; Panchakarma is the Ayurvedic practice of fasting during the change … Continue reading

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More strawberries?

June is bang in the middle of the British strawberry season so now is the pefect time to indulge in this delicious berry. Packed with vitamin C, B1, pantothenic acid, vitamin K and powerful antioxidant flavonoid compounds the strawberry has … Continue reading

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Hayfever, nettles and stings

Summer brings so many wonderful things – hayfever, bites and stings are not included!  If you are suffering from any of  these seasonal nasties, try these tips for swift relief: Vitamin C and quercetin can support the immune system and … Continue reading

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