by Andrea Southern | Feb 10, 2015 | All Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Turmeric (botanical name Curcuma longa) is a member of the ginger family and with its distinctive bright orange colour, has been used as a medicinal plant for nearly 6,000 years. The part of the plant that is used is called the rhizome, which is an underground stem....
by Andrea Southern | Feb 2, 2015 | All Health, Mental Health, Thyroid Health, Weight issues
Have you been putting on weight for no apparent reason? Are you constipated and feeling constantly tired? Do you suffer from “brain fog”, poor memory and concentration or depression? Is your hair falling out or do you feel the cold (especially hands and feet) even on...
by Andrea Southern | Jan 26, 2015 | All Health, Nutritional Health
Parsley is far more than just a garnish on the side of your plate. This underutilised and underestimated herb is packed full of nutrition and contains many health benefits. Just 30 grams of parsley will supply you with the following percentages of recommended daily...
by Andrea Southern | Dec 14, 2014 | All Health, Weight issues
Since the hormone leptin was discovered in 1994, there has been a lot of hype about it being an anti obesity hormone. Leptin is sold on the internet as a “magic bullet” to lose weight. Just take leptin and the weight will drop off. So what is the truth about leptin?...
by Andrea Southern | Oct 20, 2014 | All Health, Nutritional Health, Weight issues
A past article on this website entitled “SUGAR – time to lick the habit” discussed the detrimental effects of sugar on the body. So by now you should be aware of how bad sugar is for you, but of course the next question is – How do I quit? As mentioned in the previous...
by Andrea Southern | Sep 11, 2014 | All Health
CHOLESTEROL IS NOT BAD FOR YOU. There, I’ve said it. I’m sure there are people out there reading this and thinking “hey, hang on a minute, that’s not what my Doctor says”. I’m also sure that if any pharmaceutical companies are reading this (which I’m sure they won’t...
