It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about all the Christmas goodies we might have over the next few weeks. For those trying to follow vegan, gluten free, low sugar or lactose free diets this time of year can be tricky … read more
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We all know that caffeine is a stimulant; we reach for the tea or coffee first thing in the morning, but many of us keep reaching for it throughout the day. However, too much caffeine can play havoc on your body, keeping the adrenal… read more
Following a recommendation by the World Health Organisation that individuals consume 'a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables per day (excluding potatoes and other starchy tubers)', the current UK advice is to try to consume ‘at least… read more
Fasting is in some ways one of the easiest diet rules to follow – there are no complicated recipes, you consume only water. It can be difficult to start with but once you get used to it, you will find the body is actually better adapted… read more
People often ask if it really is beneficial to cut refined sugar out of their diets. One reply is to ask them to compile a list of the health benefits of refined sugar (beet, cane and glucose). That list is always exceptionally short, the… read more
The world of nutrition is full of controversies and conflicting information – the latest is that whole grains may actually be causing as many health problems than they solve. Let’s take a look at a couple of reasons behind this.Eating… read more
New study reveals diet drinks and sugary soft drinks linked to early death.Think diet soda is a healthy alternative? Think again… A new study tracked over 450,000 men and women across 10 European countries and found that consumption of… read more
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With the warm weather upon us we can enjoy all the benefits of raw food every day, salads are a great way to include lots of raw foods into your diet. There are endless combinations of interesting ingredients to choose from to mix things… read more
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A new study commissioned by The School of Health reveals that three quarters of us think climate change is the biggest threat to humanity.The School of Health has been educating about gentle, ecological approaches to health and… read more
Tags: Climate change | Holistic Medicine | Natural healthcare | OnePoll | Healthy Planet | Healthy People | Climate Emergency | Sustainable Medicine | Sustainable Living | Protect the planet | Low-Carbon | Anti-microbial Resistance | Low-cost medicine
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There’s nothing better that using fresh, seasonal produce - recently harvested and with minimal time spent in transit or storage means fruit and vegetables are at their prime and vibrating with energy.Spring is a time to cleanse and… read more
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The environmental impact of meat and dairy consumption has been well-publicised recently, with cattle accounting for considerable amounts of greenhouse gas emissions as well as using significant amounts of water, land and other resources… read more
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Veganuary 2019 was the biggest ever, with hundreds of thousands of people officially pledging to eat vegan during January. The number one reason given for registering was animal welfare, but health and environmental reasons were also… read more
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