Most of the diseases we are currently suffering from are preventable (chronic) diseases and the common factor with these complaints is inflammation. Over 70 different diseases are directly connected to inflammation. So, better managed inflammation will reduce your overall risk factors. It’s really important to remember that genetics is 40% and diet, lifestyle and environment … Continue reading
Many people believe that their reflux, heartburn, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pains, constant discomfort as well as a myriad of diseases is something that they just have to live with. Have you stopped eating out cancelled dinner invitations developed an aversion to meal times difficulty to go for a swim an increasing amount of medications … Continue reading
Peter Thompson – Osteopath and Chiropractor, offers free assessment for the month of October. This assessment includes examination of how your vertebrae are working together and whether any ‘bio-mechanical’dysfunction is affecting nerve function. If you have concerns about other joints of your body, Peter can address these. &nbs… Continue reading
Ingredients: 1.5 Tbsp. cold-pressed olive oil 1.5 Tbsp. lemon juice + zest 1 Tbsp. sweetener (raw honey or maple syrup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cumin pinch cayenne, if desired 2 tsp. rosewater (optional, but delicious) 1 tsp. sea salt (to taste) 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 red cabbage … Continue reading
I have decided to highlight 4 of the main mistakes people make when they are trying to lose weight. It’s no wonder we get lost in the diet maze and end up taking pathways that lead to nowhere when we are surrounded with SO much hype, conflicting information, and retail pressure. The shelves are lined … Continue reading
So what is NEAT? The acronym NEAT stands for Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis… none the wiser? In basic terms this translates into all the energy (metabolic rate and calorie expenditure) we use just getting on with our everyday activities, not including sleeping, eating, or planned exercise. NEAT actually makes up a considerable chunk of our … Continue reading
This recipe is so quick and easy to make! It’s a fantastic option for a healthy snack – keep them on hand throughout the day instead of reaching for a packet of chips. They also make great nibbles when you have guests over, they are a healthier version of those nasty supermarket prepackaged products. … Continue reading
Step one is to take charge of your child’s diet as food can be helpful or harmful, nourishing or inflammatory depending on the ‘state’ of the gut. A damaged gut allows for altered digestive and immune function which expresses as some of the symptoms of autism. There are lots of different diets out there and … Continue reading
The traditional view of autism is that it’s a “mysterious” genetic or psychiatric disorder that results in certain observed behaviours, and little can be done in the way of treatment. Through the breakthrough work of the Autism Research Institute (founded in 1967), a more appropriate “whole body disorder” perspective of autism has emerged. It is … Continue reading
We don’t need extreme detoxifying regimes to cleanse our insides. The body does a magnificent job of ridding itself of wastes on its own. Forcing the cleansing process not only puts the body under extreme shock and pressure, it can also cause severe damage – leaving you feeling worse than when you started. Concoctions of … Continue reading