This article provides advice on goal setting to people who are trying to make changes to their diet and lifestyle. What is goal setting? Goal … Read More ›
Your food and fluid requirements will increase if you have a pressure ulcer or open wound. To encourage your skin to heal and to prevent … Read More ›
How do i increase iron in my diet ? How much iron do I need in my diet? Iron is important for good health and … Read More ›
Lowering cholesterol naturally You will find this diet sheet useful if you have already reduced the amount of saturated fats in your diet and would … Read More ›
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD, sometimes also known as GERD) is a disorder of the oesophagus. The oesophagus (gullet) is a … Read More ›
Why are my potassium levels high? What is Hyperkalemia? Hyperkalemia is an excessive level of potassium in the bloodstream. Potassium has several important functions in … Read More ›
Lowering your cholesterol: first steps – reducing saturated fats What is high cholesterol and why have I got it? Cholesterol is a fatty substance. It … Read More ›
Iron-Deficiency Anemia Anemia tends to come in two forms- pernicious anaemia and iron deficiency. If you gave pernicious anaemia , it is owning to a … Read More ›
Benefits of Vitamin B2 riboflavin Stress increases our need for riboflavin, vitamin B2, and during periods of emotional or physical pressure, you will need … Read More ›
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an inflammation of one or both lungs, which is usually caused by an infection. This inflammation causes tiny air sacs … Read More ›
Vitamine B1 or Thiamine is a water soluble vitamin, which means it is not stored in the body. A member of the B complex family, … Read More ›
Vitamin A Retinol and beta carotene Retinol is the naturally occurring form of vitamin A, and it is founded mainly in animal product. Beta -carotene, … Read More ›
Causes and symptoms of Acne Although most people associate acne with the troublesome teenage years, it can erupt at any age. Fortunately, there are a … Read More ›
Dandelion the best natural sources of potassium Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) I would like to introduce one of my favourite herb: dandelion. Don’t weed out your … Read More ›
What is a portion? Below are some examples of what constitutes 1 portion of each food group. A healthy balanced diet is important for a … Read More ›
Signs of toxic overload Answer the following questions as truthfully as you can. The aim of a detox programme are to reduce the workload of … Read More ›
Common illness in children and benefits of herbal medicine: Children’s illness, even in western medicine is widely accepted principle that the child should be sparingly … Read More ›
Benefits of Manual lymphatic drainage(MLD) Lymphatic massage is an advanced therapy. This massage treatment is fully tailored to each individuals needs. Before you start your treatment … Read More ›
Herbal medicine is used to treat the whole person. Herbal remedies create balance in the body, enabling the body’s self healing abilities, so that the … Read More ›
Women’s health. Plant based medicine play an important role in the lives of many women. This is because herbal remedies fulfil a woman’s desire to … Read More ›
Telephone and Skype consultations: my preference wherever possible is to see people face to face, but appreciate that sometimes this is not possible, I therefore do … Read More ›