Health & Wellbeing
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The Path to Balance and Mobility in Seniors: 6 Ways to Better Balance (Part 1)
As we age the risk of falling increases. Therefore balance and mobility become crucial. It is important to exercise areas of the body which control strength and mobility, namely the core, hips, legs and spine.
Going Vegan or Vegetarian: Tests and checks that you should do often
When we are planning to exclude certain food groups for a long period of time, especially if these…

Menopause and weight gain: Why don’t our usual weight loss practices work anymore?
While weight gain during menopause is considered normal, what many women don’t know is that we begin to…

Wellness
Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
In traditional medicine, ginger is highly praised for its healing properties. Today, modern medicine and research states that ginger possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Therefore, it can assist with liver and respiratory health, reducing joint pain due to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and can even positively impact…
What is Sciatica and how can osteopathy alleviate it? (Part 1)
Sciatica is a painful condition that is associated with nerve pain that can be felt in the lower…

Garlic (Allium sativum)
Today, garlic is a familiar household herb, and we often forget its true properties and health benefits. Before…

Connecting you with food
Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity
Recipe: Rocket Pesto
A simple recipe for rocket pesto, with pine nuts, garlic and olive oil. Enjoy!
Recipe: Pistachio, Fig & Rose Loaf
A fascinating golden-coloured dessert bread, that can be served at any meal and time of the day, or…

Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower
If you are after a quick and simple side dish, roasted cauliflower with Turkish apricots, hazel nuts and…

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