I am always telling you to drink plenty of water, and so many of you complain that you don’t like water and that it’s boring! Well according to Vivien Goldschmidt of ‘Save our Bones’ it is a fascinating substance! Water is essential to life and here are some interesting facts about it: Drinking water can … Read more
Blood pressure has been called the silent killer, because there are no symptoms until it is too late! If your blood pressure is high, and sometimes you have no idea that it is, you are increasing your risk of heart disease by 300% and increasing your risk of stroke by 700%! Heart disease and strokes … Read more
It is so true that when the sun is out we all feel so much better. People have a smile on their face, colour in their cheeks and walk upright, striding out! Why is this? Well one reason is that whilst you are out in the sun you are getting your Vitamin D which is … Read more
Goldenseal, otherwise known as orangeroot and hydrastis canadensis, is a herb in the buttercup family and native to south east Canada and north east United States. It is one of the most popular herbs sold on the American market and has recently gained a reputation as an herbal antibiotic and immune system enhancer. Goldenseal has … Read more
It is estimated that between five and eight million people in the UK suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Can Hypnotherapy help IBS? Laboratory tests have shown that under hypnosis, gut sensitivity is reduced and this may alleviate IBS symptoms. Prof. Peter Whorwell, who runs one of the few NHS clinics offering hypnotherapy to IBS … Read more
Leading research institutions and medical journals agree that balancing your pH can help put an end to heart problems, joint pain, high blood pressure, uncontrollable cholesterol, blood sugar problems, fatigue and sleep problems, and much more. Your body is 70% water and every one of your 100 trillion cells is filled with water. Every other … Read more
In a comprehensive review of current scientific data, a clinical neuropsychologist has found that gingko biloba not only improves declining memory, but also offers considerable benefits for other cognitive functions. Dr. Reiner Kaschel of the University of Osnabrueck, Germany, analyzed the findings of 29 published clinical trials and found that patients who took gingko extract … Read more
I see so many people who regularly catch a cold or flu about twice a year. Usually it is when the seasons change or when you are tired and stressed out and your defences are down. It doesn’t have to be. With just a few changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can stop getting … Read more
5 Secrets to a long and healthy Life 1. Keep your blood sugar low and stable – Chronically high blood sugar and insulin levels dramatically speed up the aging process and are primary risk factors for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, reduced immunity and more. Stick to a low-glycemic diet and stay away from added … Read more
What is a healthy heart? One that pumps your blood and nutrients around your body at a pressure of 120/80. 120 is the systolic pressure, when the heart beats, 80 is the diastolic pressure, when the heart relaxes. The slower our heart rate the longer we live. To do this it requires healthy arteries, healthy … Read more