March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It has been termed the silent killer, but there are signs to look out for and ways in which you can reduce your risk if you know how. That is what this post is all about.
health and wellbeing
-
February 28, 2018
The Super Spice: Turmeric Curcumin
The Super Spice: Turmeric Curcumin a brightly coloured orange spice which is used in a lot in Indian cooking. It has also long been used in Ayurvedic medicine as a topical antiseptic for cuts and grazes as well as gastrointestinal complaints too. The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin and it is this substance that has the beneficial properties. Read more -
February 13, 2018
Spice Up Your Life
Spice up your life - spices have been adding colour and flavour to food around the globe for thousands of years. But can they also do much more than that? Down the generations spices have certainly had a crucial role in traditional medicines. Read more -
January 31, 2018
Curcumin May Improve Mood and Memory Loss
Read moreTurmeric and its main ingredient, curcumin, have both shown to be powerful antioxidants tied to numerous health benefits. And in a recent study curcumin has been shown to improve mood and memory loss.
-
January 15, 2018
Try a Taste of Happiness
Read moreCan these foods help beat the Winter blues? Try a taste of happiness. If you are feeling down or facing up to those Winter blues can food put the smile back on your face? There is growing evidence of the link between food and mood.
-
January 5, 2018
Turn Back Time Arterial Stiffness Test
Ageing is inevitable for all of us, however, the speed at which we age is in our hands. Find out how you can check your arteries through the Turn Back Time Arterial Stiffness Test. Read more -
December 1, 2017
Lentils Get a Royal Boost… By George
Lentils have been given a new sparkle...by a brush with royalty. For years the pulses have been a key element in plant-based diets. But their sudden appearance on the lunchtime menu at St. Thomas’s School, Battersea have created something of a media stir. Read more -
September 21, 2017
Tips for a Healthy Autumn
Read moreAutumn is just around the corner and we are already starting to feel the chill! Time to give your immune system a boost in preparation for the onslaught of winter bugs and generally feeling under the weather. We've come up with our top tips to help you embrace the season.
-
September 4, 2017
Put A New Face On 5 A Day With Delicious Dried Fruit
Read moreLets face it. Only one in four of us hits the 5-a-day target for eating fruit and vegetables. But it could be a matter of life and death. Research makes it clear that the more fruit and veg. we consume the less likely we are to fall victim to serious illness like heart disease, stroke and cancer.
