Did You Know? In Central and South America 40g a day of peppers are eaten, research in Mexico has even found that daily pepper extract may halt cancer cell formation. Main All members of the capsicum family like red pepper, … Continued
Our relationships with what we put into our mouths – and therefore our bodies – is set from a young age. Many of us may be able to trace back some more obvious links (like being drawn to biscuits for … Continued
Research shows that around 75-85 percent of the American population experience back pain in their lives (Neurol Clin.,2007;25(2):353-7). Contrary to much investigation into inflammation (such as arthritis) and more serious conditions, most of the root cause is understood to be … Continued
Stress is a common factor in everyday life, but it is important to not define this as simply bad, but rather examine our responses to challenges and the number of things ‘to do’ that we may habitually take on – … Continued
Did You Know? There is evidence of humans growing almond trees from 3000-2000 BC and more was found in the Egyptian pharaoh Tutenkhamun’s tomb dated 1325 BC. Main Almonds are the perfect anti-ageing food, full of the protein, fibre and … Continued
Our skin is the place where we both meet the world and show ourselves to it. How we are feeling and our level of vitality often shows up on our skin, with many of us using make-up to change or … Continued
Our knees hold us up and allow us to propel forward, yet we often give them very little thought until they start to tell us that strain is taking its toll. When we consider that they can bear 5-12 times … Continued
Happy, regulated mood is where life can feel most calm, easy and enjoyable. Yet many often feel in the grip of a rollercoaster rise of emotions, inner criticism, worry and self-doubt. These can include periods of low mood that can … Continued
Did You Know Prized as a gift fit for kings in ancient cultures, cinnamon is mentioned many times in the Old Testament, first when Moses uses it as a holy anointing oil. Main Cinnamon contains methylhydroxychalcone polymer or MHCP that … Continued
Many of us know when we’re started to feel the effects of stress – we can ‘feel it in our gut’. Like many cop shows where the lead detective gets her or his ‘hunch’ from these gut feelings, we are … Continued