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
Part five in the reasons for unsuccessful weight management. The White rabbit knows how it feels to be pushed for time!!! For many people weight management is difficult because they are trying to juggle so many separate parts in their very busy lives. From personal experience I know how busy life can get and I … Continue reading
by Peter Thompson The stress response (SR) is an important regulative and protective mechanism that our bodies utilize continuously throughout our lives. It is one of the tools our bodies use to regulate our internal systems (homeostasis) and adapt to our external surroundings. The fundamental requirement of life is to maintain a constant internal environment … Continue reading
Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 3 large leeks 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup chickpeas ½ cup crumbled goat feta Dressing: 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. liquid honey juice and zest of one lemon pinch of sea salt + pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small bunch fresh dill Directions: 1. Slice off … Continue reading
Many of us find we seem to plateau when we are trying to lose weight. Everything goes really well for the first few weeks then no matter what we do no more weight seems to shift. Well, have you ever considered the role the toxins in your body may be playing in sabotaging your weight … Continue reading
The smaller choices we make have the greatest impact on our health long before any treatment becomes necessary for disease. Our genetic constitution has remained relatively unchanged over the last 40,000 years. However the way we eat, the amount we eat, the nutritional content of the foods we choose and the increasingly high levels of … Continue reading
Part four in the reasons for unsuccessful weight management. Alice knows that feeling down can lead to eating more! Eating and emotions are intimately linked. From birth we relate food with love, security, nurturing, and togetherness. As we grow, eating is celebrated with special social occasions both happy and sad, so it is no wonder … Continue reading
One man’s food can be another man’s poison in the case of food allergies and sensitivities. An emerging number of people are impacted daily from the way they are affected by food. It is estimated that 45% of the population could be affected by food intolerance, and a rare 2.5% being diagnosed with a food … Continue reading
Food is defined as ‘Any nutritious substance that people and animals eat or drink, or that plant’s absorb, in order to maintain life and growth’. Food is no longer seen as a source of fuel for the body to maintain its life and growth, nutrients are no longer considered whilst preparing a meal, and when … Continue reading