Why Live Organically? Its back to basics really, we evolved and were born organically! Before we get started – IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS: **Organic: Relating to or derived from living matter. (1) **Organic chemistry: Chemistry Relating to or denoting compounds containing carbon (other than simple binary compounds and salts) and chiefly or ultimately of biological origin. Compare with […]
‘A normal part of our life cycle that celebrates the wisdom of age and letting go of youth’ Menopause has a reputation as not being very pleasant – to put it mildly! Most of us know someone (mother, grandmother, friend) who has, or is, going through peri menopause. It often doesn’t sound nice and while it has […]
Cardiovascular abnormalities are associated with both hyper AND hypo thyroid states, and especially where there is already a risk of coronary complications, altered blood pressure or palpitations from other causes of poor health. Strenuous exercise and caffeine intake are also contributing factors in these patients, and permanent changes to cardio health are unlikely once the […]
Bicarb can be the bread and butter of natural living, I remember when I first started studying and learning how to avoid toxic chemical, I was advised to pop some bicarb in a shaker, get a spray bottle with vinegar in it, spray vinegar onto any stove or bath or mouldy tiles, shake […]
Did you know most antibacterial and cleaning agents can reduce your Thyroid function? Triclosan comes to mind but in truth there are many. The essential oils and bioflavonoids in the rind and white pith of citrus fruits have many properties for health, but also excel as a cleaning agent with naturally pleasant fragrances. […]
Some of you might wrinkle up your nose at the thought of eating sardines but…. They are worth trying then. Plus – FRESH Sardines are SO much tastier than tinned plus you don’t get the nasty BPA chemicals that can leech into foods from the packaging… Stay with me for the top 5 reasons to eat fresh […]
1 – STOP THE THYROID MADNESS While there is no way of getting personalized health advice online, this website is the sum of research and patient experiences in the treatment of Thyroid conditions. They do have a book to purchase, but their extensive free website is based on “communal wisdom” and greatly helps […]
Returning to our ‘roots’ and eating caveman style is no more of a fad diet than eating vegetarian or vegan. Whether it’s for health or as a lifestyle choice these diets are definitely here to stay. The vast majority of people can tell you ‘milk gives me lots of mucus’ or bread makes me bloated; […]
We have all heard of pasta, most of us eat it, and we all love it! The comforting bowl of delicious heaven that’s usually topped with a meaty sauce or smothered in cream and cheese. It’s one of those sobby comforting dishes that we all love, yet the moment we take the last mouthful we’re […]
There are so many wonderful things we can do to support our patients nutritionally, herbally and through diet to help bring their thyroid hormones back to balance. But one thing that’s often forgotten (well something I forget about all the time) is the spiritual and emotional side of thyroid disorders. Some beautiful quotes I have […]