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So It Turns Out Natural Haircare Does Work Just As Well
So it turns out natural haircare does work just as well You just have to give it a fair go With the disturbance of COVID-19 that we’ve faced over the past year, we have been given the time for self-reflection, to look in the mirror and question what is authentic. “Mirror mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all? This can be confronting, to look at who we really are, our values, our needs, and to work out what is important to us. I have noticed a trend in my clients that I am encouraging. [...]
Tips For Maintaining Weight Loss
Tips for maintaining weight loss By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) So you’ve reached your goal weight, now what? It can be relatively easy to lose weight when you put the work in, but it is maintaining that weight loss that can be difficult. To successfully maintain weight loss, it’s important to view it as a lifestyle change, as opposed to a short-term fix. Rather than going from diet to diet and trying multiple detoxes and cleanses, adopt new habits and stick to them. Make small consistent changes every week, until eventually these will become regular habits [...]
Worrying Link Between Hepatitis B And Pancreatic Cancer
Worrying link between hepatitis B and pancreatic cancer By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that exposure to the hepatitis B virus increases a person’s risk of pancreatic cancer by two and a half times? Pancreatic cancer is becoming frightening common. It usually has a poor prognosis, because in most cases by the time it is diagnosed it has already spread. Risk factors These are the risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer: Heavy alcohol consumption Cigarette smoking Type 2 diabetes and Syndrome X (insulin resistance) A high [...]
Lentil Patties With Vegetables
Lentil patties with vegetables These crunchy vegetarian patties taste so delicious that it is hard to believe how good they are for you. With lentils, fresh vegetables and almond butter this is sure to be a fulfilling and healthy option for you. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 200 g Total calories: 325 Protein: 15.3 g Fat: 14.8 g Carbohydrates: 35.6 g Fibre: 7.7 g Ingredients 1 cup dried red lentils 2 tbsp cold pressed olive oil or coconut oil 2 cups water 1/4 cup almond meal 1-2 tbsp curry powder, [...]
10 Tips To Naturally Treat Arthritis
10 tips to naturally treat arthritis By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints. It is incredibly common in the elderly, but there have also been several cases of young adults or middle-aged people with this debilitating disease. Symptoms include: stiffness, pain, swelling and deformity of the joint. There are several types of arthritis; however, the two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is due to wear and tear of the joints, causing the gradual breakdown of the bone and the cartilage. This often results in a crackling noise in [...]
Recovery With The Cabot Holistic Clinic And Salon Medica
Recovery with the Cabot Holistic Clinic and Salon Medica By trichologist and master hairdresser Marilyn Searle I think we can all agree that the year 2020 was difficult. It was a year of high stress and risk and led to rollercoaster emotions in many people. It interfered with the way we could live our lives and our physical and mental health was tested. It caused differing effects on individuals; some people became depressed, some became addicted to food or alcohol, while others just got angry and hurt those closest to them. We were living in the unknown and [...]
Do You Have Liver Spots (Age Spots)?
Do you have liver spots (age spots)? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Liver spots are also known as age spots, senile freckles, solar lentigo or lentigo senilis. They are basically brown patches on the skin that look like large freckles. They can be slightly lighter or darker than ordinary freckles. They are a sign of ageing skin. Most people develop some liver spots by the age of 40, but some people develop them earlier in life and develop a lot more of them. They are commonly known as liver spots because they are associated with poor liver health or [...]
Paprika Salmon And Asparagus
Paprika salmon and asparagus If you are looking for a quick and easy dish that is great for your health then this paprika salmon and asparagus recipe is for you. Salmon is a fantastic source of omega 3 fatty acids which are needed to keep your brain healthy. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 1 fillet Total calories: 420 Protein: 36.9 g Fat: 28.3 g Carbohydrates: 4 g Fibre: 1.9 g Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Total time: 25 mins Ingredients 2 Atlantic salmon [...]
Choice Of Colour For Your Hair
Choice of colour for your hair By trichologist and master hairdresser Marilyn Searle When it comes to hair beauty, no two clients are ever the same. We all know when something is not right about our hair, whether it is the condition, the cut, or the colour and it is the same for hair loss. Today let’s look at COLOUR and what we can do with organic and natural hair colours. Salon Medica can do any colour you desire using the latest low toxin environmentally friendly colours. These colours will perform the same or even better than harsh [...]
Tips To Reduce Flatulence
Tips to reduce flatulence By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Perhaps not the most glamorous topic, but passing wind is a natural human occurrence that we all do. However, if this becomes excessive it can make you feel uncomfortable or self-conscious, and may indicate an underlying health problem. What causes excess flatulence? Constipation Dysbiosis (Unhealthy bacteria in the large intestine) Sudden diet changes, such as increasing high-fibre foods too quickly Consuming high-sulphur foods (garlic, cabbage, eggs, etc) [...]