Health Advice

They’re Messing with our Health Freedoms Again! Homeopathy this time.

Now homeopathy has had a lot of rap recently. Why? Well I would say for the simple reason that people don’t understand it. And as the wise philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once said, “The truth is first ridiculed then violently opposed and finally widely accepted as self evident”. I think homeopathy is stepping from stage 1 …

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Eye Health

Eyes can often be overlooked when it comes to looking after health however they can be a strong indicator of other diseases developing within the body. They are a paramount part of our lives and with eye examinations being a possible predictor of imbalanced cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, cognitive decline and diabetes it is …

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Keep Your Brain

How important is your brain to you? Pretty important right? But because we can’t see it we ignore its state of health, often until it is too late. There are 3 externally observable states of brain health. Normal, cognitive decline (forgetting things, names, etc) and dementia. Not overly helpful. Especially when you consider that conditions …

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Hayfever

Hay Fever, or allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction that results in inflammation in the nasal airways and eyes. The reaction occurs when the individual with a sensitized immune system inhales particles such as pollen or dust that are deemed an allergen to their immune system, resulting in a reaction that causes a range of …

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A Guide to Detoxing

Is detoxing really necessary? Up until the 1940’s there was little in the way of chemical pollution in our environment. Since then around 100,000 chemicals have leached there way out into our world, 214 of which are commonly found in us! This cocktail of heavy metals, hormone disrupting plastics and poisonous biocides are getting into …

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Detoxification

Detox diets are a common trend but if you are following an extreme plan that is cutting out important food groups or nutrients; it can result in doing more harm than good and may put increased strain on an already deficient body. Therefore making small lifestyle changes and healthy food choices can provide a gentle …

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Hydration

If you make no other changes this New Year, one thing that could have a positive effect on your overall well-being is something which everyone has access to. It is cheap and easy, but comes with a whole host of benefits that can help you to improve your digestion, support your kidneys and liver through …

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Aloe Vera

Known to the Egyptians as the ‘plant of immortality’, Aloe Vera is the original superfood which has been used for over 5,000 years for its powerful healing properties, even by Cleopatra herself! The Indian name for Aloe Vera is ‘Kumari’ meaning ‘Young Maiden’ in lieu of its reputation for keeping our skin young and healthy. Most people use aloe …

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Exam Stress

Possibly one of the first major stresses in our lives are GCSE exams and the run up to them. There is great pressure for young people to perform and do the very best they can. This pressure can be so overwhelming and can cause a lot of distress and worry, panic and anxiety. These symptoms …

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