A client recently asked about Kava, as she had been doing some reading about it and wondered whether it might be appropriate for her. There has been a fair amount of contention about this herb in the last few years, a fair amount of it undeserved. Kava has been used medicinally and recreationally in Papua New Guinea for many years. It has anxiety-relieving activities (proven in clinical studies), and scientific
Most of you will be aware (and have surely been told by your doctor) that you need extra folate in Pregnancy. But why? What does it do? Has anyone ever explained? Folate is one of the B-complex group of vitamins. It is known as folate in its naturally occurring form in food, or folic acid when in synthetic supplemental form. In the body it is essential for the building and
The thyroid gland is a small glandular organ that sits at the front of the throat. It produces the hormones T3 and T4. These govern the body’s metabolic processes, including growth and energy usage. A poorly functioning thyroid may fail to produce enough T3 and T4, which can lead to a number of symptoms. The symptoms are often vague and so are often missed or misdiagnosed. A person may simply
Salmon patties are a great way to get more fish into your diet .. add a berry salad, and you are off to a great start getting the nutrients you need to get through the week … Salmon Patties 1 x 210g tin pink salmon with bones4 medium potatoes. Peel, cook & mash2 eggs1 clove of garlic (crushed)1 small chilli1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger1 small bunch parsley finely choppedSalt
