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 | Jun 27, 2014 | All Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
The human brain is an exceptionally complicated organ with around 100 billion brain cells in the average adult. Every single emotion, thought and action relies on communication between these cells and it is the role of chemicals called neurotransmitters to trigger...
by Andrea Southern | Mar 4, 2014 | All Health, Digestive Health, Mental Health, Thyroid Health, Weight issues
Stress is the body’s reaction to harmful situations — whether they’re real or perceived. These situations can be physical, mental, emotional or environmental. Stress is a normal part of life and can actually be good for the body. For example, when the immune...
by Andrea Southern | Feb 6, 2014 | All Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
When it comes to stress, it is important to understand that it is not the actual stressors that are the problem, it is how we react to them. You could have 10 people who are subjected to the same stressors, maybe losing their job, financial worries, running late for...
by Andrea Southern | Jul 20, 2013 | All Health, Mental Health
Most people aren’t aware of the incredibly powerful connection between the mind and body. They suffer from an ailment and consider it to be a physical condition only. It is only when awareness of the connection between emotions, attitudes and belief systems is...
