IMAGE: These long lived beings take their time to live and eat. Perhaps we could take a leaf out of their lettuce. In this busy 21st century world, many of us have a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it in. This makes it very easy to just grab some food, chew for a bit,…
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IMAGE: The mineral Sagenite Agate; a variety of agate that takes a crystallised needle form. A diet rich in minerals is essential for a strong body and good vitality. Here are 5 favourites that are important for good health. Magnesium is an indispensable natural mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. This is huge! It is used…
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Teff is a grass seed native to the North East African countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Also known as ‘love grass’, it has been traditionally used there as a staple food for thousands of years. Teff has an impressive nutritional profile, is gluten free and is becoming increasingly popular in western countries in all types of cooking both savoury and sweet. The Teff…
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For over 9 thousand years’ human beings have been enjoying the benefits of the chilli plant. Being officially domesticated in Mexico over 6 thousand years ago it has long been enjoyed as both a flavour enhancer in cooking as well as medicine for many ailments. The medicinal component of chilli is Capsaicin. This compound is well known for its anti-nociception abilities…
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There are many advantages to using gluten free flours and this is because they are generally made from seeds that are high in nutrients and low in acidity, making them easy to digest. Millet, believed to have originated in tropical west Africa, has long been a highly valued and sacred crop in China. With its mild flavour, millet makes very…
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Around the globe, there is a growing epidemic of mood disorders with anxiety at the core. Anxiety is a broad term used to describe a range of symptoms that varies for different individuals. Commonly experienced symptoms include excessive worry, trouble relaxing, irritability, problematic sleep, difficulty concentrating as well as the resultant muscular tension and hardness. Extreme cases of anxiety can…
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Inflammation is a normal and healthy process that is occurring in our body all of the time. It is the response by our immune system to protect our body from potentially harmful bacteria, toxins and viruses. Inflammation is also important in the repair and maintenance of our cells. However, constant inflammation can be harmful to the body leading to conditions…
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