Food as Medicine

Home remedies for the common cold and flu

It seems that as soon as the temperature drops, my clinic is flooded with patients who have colds, flus, chest infections, sore throats and sinus problems. While researchers are yet to understand why we are more prone to ‘colds’ when the weather is cooler, we cannot...

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The pro’s and con’s of coffee

The ritual of drinking coffee is one I very much enjoy and a constant battle I  face as I would like to quit coffee altogether. You could say that I wrote this article as a way to prove to myself that a coffee a day is ok for our health... which is the most I would...

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The many health benefits of chia seeds

Chia seeds are everywhere. They seem to be one of the most popular superfoods of the moment and I have had loads of questions from my patients about how good they really are, and how to use them. So I thought this would be the perfect topic for a newsletter. I must...

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Do you have adrenal fatigue?

Adrenal fatigue is something that I find myself discussing with my patients on a daily basis. While it is a medical condition, most people have never heard of it as it is vastly under diagnosed and ignored by the medical profession. The symptoms can include: Severe...

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