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| So, instead of passing information about your health queries back and forth via email, we are going to set up a new Message Board where you can post all your questions and where we will be inviting a range of experts to help advise you on your health concerns. This new function will be live within the next month, so do make sure you use it. This way everyone can benefit from the work we’ve been doing behind the scenes and it will help keep the site interactive and busy. See you on board soon! The Monday night chats (8pm, GMT) mean we are getting to talk to more of you in person. If you've not tried it, come on line with your questions and comments. Again, we've refined the technology to make the system more efficient. Note: there will be NO live chats on Monday April 14th or Monday April 21st since people are away on Easter holidays.
Scientists measure antioxidant potency in units known as Oxygen The following are rated per 100g (3.5oz) serving:
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Ayurvedic medicine, as many already know, follows the ancient Indian 'science of life', which combines nutrition, herbalism, yoga, meditation, and massage to maintain the balance of good health. The theory is that we all have all three energy types - Pitta
(fire constitution), Vata (air constitution) and
Kapha (water constitution) - that in perfect health
are all balanced… But sometimes we need a little help in the
balancing! Once you know your type, you can then buy a delicious powdered spice flavouring called a churna that you sprinkle over your food to make sure you are getting all the tastes in a meal that your type needs. Satisfying your taste needs means you will suffer less, if at all, from cravings for chocolate or any other sweets. Susan’s recommendation for churna spices are from the Maharishi Ayur-Veda range, from The Nutri Centre.
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The Green People Company, has just received the UK's top Natural Health Award given by Here's Health magazine for the second year running, the Junior Wellbeing Award 2003, for which we would really like to congratulate them for this well-deserved recognition. In addition, congratulations are also due because they were Highly Commended in the Award for Excellence category as well!
Culinary herbs do more than just stimulate your taste buds! Some, such as turmeric are also strong, natural medicines. As an anti-inflammatory, digestive aid, antioxidant and antiseptic, the value of turmeric has long been recognised in Eastern medicine and is now becoming acknowledged in the West. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is seen as an excellent natural antibiotic that also strengthens digestion and helps improve intestinal flora. The herb is a symbol of prosperity and is considered a cleansing agent for the whole body. According to this ancient method of natural healing, turmeric encourages efficient metabolism as it corrects both excesses and deficiencies. Respiratory ailments such as coughs and asthma, circulation, and digestion all benefit from the warming properties of turmeric. Interestingly it is also thought to help the digestion of protein, possibly because its bitter flavour encourages the flow of digestive juices. Contact Sage Organic for more information.
Pain Ease Patch is a drug-free, medically tested breakthrough in pain relief technology. It consists of two small patches applied on either side of the painful area, between which a constant, low-level micro-electric current is generated. By restoring a normal flow of blood and oxygen, the current stimulates the body's natural healing process, while also reducing pain and any swelling. The patch contains a tiny integrated battery, which lasts up to 500 hours. A small glowing red light indicates that the patch is working. Unlike orthodox painkillers, this method of pain relief is without side-effects, and won’t interact with any other medication, natural or otherwise. Beneficial for all the family, it is effective in the relief of pain associated with endometriosis, dysmenorrhea (painful periods), arthritis, stiff joints, muscle spasms and sports injuries. Pain Ease Patch costs £24.95 and full information is available at Lifes2Good or from 0845 602 1632.
Whether this is something your suffer from occasionally, or continuously, the answer for you may lie in plant enzymes, that can help to ease digestive problems and abdominal bloating. Digestaid from BioCare contains a complex of pure plant enzymes, which help the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, plus including the protein-digesting enzymes, bromelain and papain, found in pineapples and unripe papayas. Digestaid also contains lipase to help with the efficient digestion of fats and oils, and amylase, necessary for the digestion of carbohydrates. All the enzymes in Digestaid are derived from vegetable sources and are unaffected by the acidity of the stomach juices. Priced at £7.95 for 30 caps (larger sizes available) from health stores. For mail order and stockists, phone 0121 433 3727.
That time of year is coming up again, when the shops in the UK are full of bikinis and swimsuits… and the effects of the winter months loom large, especially around the hips, thighs and stomach! Thankfully for many of us, Helix Slim from Bioforce is an organic fresh plant extract of Jerusalem Artichoke that is clinically proven to help weight loss. It works by increasing the elimination of toxins from the body, balancing blood sugar levels (preventing hunger and cravings) and acting as a prebiotic. It can help with weight and appetite control and kick-starts slower metabolisms into action. 15 drops of Helix Slim should be taken three times a day for 12 weeks to achieve best results. It costs £7.49 for 50ml from health stores. There is also a free booklet available in-store, Weight Control, full of sensible advice for slimmers. For Bioforce stockists, phone 01294 277344.
However fit and well we think we are, there are always times – for some, more often than others if prone to persistent infections or ill-health - BioBran MGN-3 was developed in Japan in the early 1990s and has since become a leading immune system supplement. Now used worldwide, BioBran is not only extremely effective (increasing NK cell activity by as much as 300% or more) but it is completely non-toxic and suffers from none of the usual tail-off or hypo-responsiveness seen with similar supplements. Visit www.biobran.org to find
out more about this supplement. Or contact The
Really Healthy Company on 020 8480 1000 to order Biobran MGN-3.
* Disclaimer: The advice in this newsletter should not be taken
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