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You would not drop them into your coffee or tea, but there are plenty of natural and healthy alternatives to sugar. Lactose, from milk, is not an ideal sweetener since so many people have a hidden intolerance to dairy products. Fruits and their juices are a better alternative because they are easy to get hold of and not too sweet. When concentrated into fruit syrups, the sugar content increases dramatically. Apricots: These supersweet fruits are full of
betacarotene - a plant form of vitamin
A that helps keep all the membrane surfaces in the body
healthy, especially the skin. With anti-cancer
properties, and potassium to keep your heart
strong, apricots are also a rich source of boron
which helps ward
off osteoporosis. Prunes: Shrivelled up, dried out plums; prunes
are not only an excellent natural
cure for constipation, but can also
help prevent bowel cancer. However, if you are watching the
scales - give these a miss. Five good-sized prunes weigh in at 115
calories but are a rich source of copper, which
can help prevent blood clots. Molasses: Less is more and it is an acquired taste.
However molasses, which comes from boiling down sweet vegetable
or fruit juice, is an excellent iron-rich blood
tonic and will strengthen your system, especially during
menstruation. It is also packed with calcium.
Bioforce
has worked for several years with international scientists and local
producers in the Kalahari to develop a unique sustainable
Devil’s Claw crop, which will also make a positive contribution
to the local economy, by collaborating with local farmers to grow
Devil’s Claw from seed. The young tubers are planted in carefully
prepared strips of land using an organic protocol,
to ensure top quality plants and to minimise impact on the environment.
After four years, the tubers are harvested by hand. Unlike the wild
crafted plants, the main tuber is then replanted to grow to maturity,
a truly sustainable crop. The harvested tubers are then transformed
into holistically standardised tincture and tincture tablets at
Bioforce’s Swiss headquarters.
Green People have developed two new body butters, Soothing and Stimulating, which are ideal for use after bathing or showering. Soothing body butter contains the calming essential oils of Rose geranium, Mandarin, and Sandalwood. Stimulating body butter contains essential oils of Rosemary, Lavender, and Lemongrass to tone and stimulate. Both formulas contain hemp seed and jojoba oils to alleviate or even remedy dry skin - including skin dryness due to spending time in the jacuzzi, the pool or the sun - without leaving a greasy or oily residue on the skin. Green People's organic body butters have been tested and approved by the Green People Volunteer Testing Panel – they all loved them! Remember to use them sparingly, a little goes a long way. Organic Body Butter – Soothing or Stimulating – costs £14.99 for 175ml. Visit the Green People website for more information.
After completing their second year as a business, Pukka
Herbs have Their new range of formulas tailored to treat
the different system
The
Sher System is well-known for helping people with acne
and rosacea.
They have recently created a special anti-ageing,
rejuvenating maintenance programme especially helpful
for mature, dehydrated skins. Based on water therapy, it is suitable
for women and men. This new programme can be ordered online via the Sher System website, by email skincare@sher.co.uk, by telephone 020 7499 4022 or by fax 020 7629 7021. There is no need to complete a questionnaire.
* Disclaimer: The advice in this newsletter should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice or treatment, especially if you know you1 have a specific health complaint. Our advice is that you find a GP who is sympathetic to the usefulness of natural medicine. |
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Honey:
More calories than white sugar, but honey is much sweeter and hits
the bloodstream fast. It contains some minerals
and enzymes and so does not disrupt the body’s
mineral balance as much as refined sugar. It has anti-toxic
properties that can help beat 
Concentrated
apple juice: Rich in cholesterol-lowering pectin, heart-boosting
potassium, and anti-stress vitamin C - and not fattening either.
This alternative helps 
Herbal
remedies are increasingly popular, but few people give any consideration
to the impact that uncontrolled harvesting can have on the environment.
A prime example of this is Devil’s Claw or
Harpagophytum, valued for its anti-inflammatory
properties, and a popular remedy for problems such as 
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