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23Jan

5 Tips for a Healthy Gut

Vicky Edgson

gut, microbiome, nutrition, tips

Body

There have been huge advances made in our knowledge about what we eat and how our bodies react to it. We now know that 85% of the serotonin-receptor sites are in the gut, rather than in the brain. With serotonin being the neurotransmitter that makes us feel happy, confident, strong and motivated, this explains why what you eat can have such a profound effect on how you feel. Here are five things you can do to promote a healthy gut: 1) Eat good quality, natural ingredients This has never been more important as we are constantly bombarded with ready-made,...
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17Jan

RECIPE: Fresh Hummus with Rainbow Carrots

The Life

nutrition, recipes

Body

Fresh turmeric and coriander couscous with rainbow carrots recipe: a delicious and colourful snack, easy to try at home. Recipe from The Life Delight.  The distinct yet delicate flavor of the fresh turmeric combined with the earthy and aromatic coriander and citrus is simply delightful. it is also full of anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting compounds to keep you feeling tip-top this winter. Ingredients Serves 3 1 can of chickpeas – drained (approx 250g) 100g tahini 3 tbsp olive oil 1 handful fresh coriander 1?4 tsp Himalayan...
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14Jan

What is the Alexander Technique?

Antonella Cavallone

complementaryhealth

Body

Our body has been efficiently designed by nature and evolution, but modern life takes its toll on it. Over the years, through work demands and lifestyle choices, we tend to develop tense habits of movement that cause pain and prevent us from being at our best. With the Alexander Technique, you can learn to undo years of tension and strain accumulated through poor physical use. The Alexander Technique is a practical method that teaches the person to recognise and change patterns of muscular tension, to become naturally coordinated and poised. It works by...
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10Jan

Chia Seeds: A Simple Way to Nourish Yourself

Barrie Rogers

nutrition

Body

Simple is a great word for chia. The seeds are tiny but powerful, and adding them to your food is simple. The subtle taste of chia means you can add it to anything you already enjoy and it won't affect the flavour whatsoever. This is only one of the  many reasons why chia has become so popular as a health food. Here's why else these little black and white seeds are so reknowned. Chia is: High in omega-3 fatty acids Chia is among the highest plant sources of omega-3 in the world. Our bodies need omega-3s for brain function, heart health, and many other...
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16Dec

Delicious and Nutritious Chocolate Truffles

The Life

nutrition, recipes

Body

The Life Delight shares a recipe for dairy-free, gluten-free and guilt-free chocolate truffles.
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04Dec

Discovering a Healthy Relationship with Food

Laura Dawn

food, health, mindfulness, nutrition

Body

Use mindful eating techniques to finally discover a healthy relationship with food
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02Dec

Juicing to Boost your Brain

Thorbjorg Hafsteinsdottir

nutrition, recipes

Body

A juicing recipe from Thorbjörg Hafsteinsdottir's "Boost Your Vitality" - enjoy! Vitality is at the core of my ‘Circle of Vitality’ concept. Enhanced vitality strengthens your body and mind, acting as the key to a happier and healthier lifestyle. That is why it’s so important that we all have the opportunity to achieve it! That’s why I have dedicated a whole chapter to smoothies and juices that focus on guiding you towards your vitality. Try my Brain Booster, specifically designed to boost your mental capacities! It includes almond milk—feel free to...
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27Nov

Why you Should Join a Running Club

Lucy Marcovitch

exercise, loneliness, self, wellbeing

Body

“You should join a running club”. After the third person made the same suggestion I wondered if they knew something I didn’t. I’ve always run alone, happy at my own pace, competing against myself. Joining a running club had crossed my mind, but the idea of running with lots of people made me nervous – my perception was that I simply wasn’t good enough. A general impression of running clubs is that they are for ‘serious’ runners: gnarly men and whippet-like women who run marathons at weekends and compete in county leagues. Ruth thought the same: “I was always...
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24Nov

What is Positive Hunger?

Helen McCarthy

nutrition

Body

Positive hunger may sound like a contradiction in terms. We tend to think of hunger as a BAD THING and to be avoided if possible. Conventional diets often focus on ensuring that you won’t feel hungry. As Ellen, 43, said in her first Positively Hungry consultation, “I’ve been dieting all my adult life and no-one has ever asked me whether I’m hungry!” So how can hunger be positive, especially in relation to weight loss? The first thing to notice is that hunger is not an all-or-none signal; it comes on gradually in the hours following your last meal. You...
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21Nov

What Are the Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet?

Henrietta Norton

nutrition

Body

You may have noticed increased media interest in gluten-free diets lately. Is this simply a fad, or is there a sound nutritional reason why we should consider cutting back or even eliminating gluten – in bread, pasta and also processed foods – from our diets? We asked nutritional therapist Henrietta Norton, founder of Wild Nutrition, for an update on the latest thinking. Why is gluten sensitivity a problem? Non Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) has become very ‘trendy’ in the last year. However much of this is increase in NCGS is validated by robust research. The...
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