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The Benefits of Walking

WALKING is GOOD for the BRAIN The foot’s impact on a hard surface during walking increases the flow of blood to the brain. Steady walking of one metre a second produces pressure waves through the arteries, which “significantly increase” cerebral … Continue reading

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Do you want to know the truth… about vaccines?

It’s heart-wrenching when I hear this statistic… “This is the first generation of kids that are not expected to outlive their parents.” Despite all our medical advancements… despite all the money and all the research and all the science, incidents … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Use and HALVED Risk of Fractures in Recent Study

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) intake associated with a decreased risk of bone fractures in a 7-year follow-up (García-Gavilán et al., 2017). This new study involving 870 participants followed for several years indicates that regularly eating extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading

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Antibiotics Resistance – a Ticking Time Bomb in UK Livestock and Meat

Already for a few years, Prof Dame Sally Davies has been saying that antibiotic resistance is “a ticking time bomb”. And more and more studies support her statement. In 2016, E. Coli resistant to the “critically important” antibiotics were found … Continue reading

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Painkillers NOT The Answer for Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common health problems, affecting around 80 per cent of the adult population at some point in their lives. Some researchers estimate this percentage to be higher, at least 90%. People often take painkillers … Continue reading

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Gratitude – 2017

GRATITUDE I am grateful for 2017 and the hope it brings http://www.downvids.net/avaaz-hope-969865.html I am grateful my hyacinths are blossoming beautifully & have a great scent I am grateful a Chinese student called me “so energetic” today I am grateful for … Continue reading

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Autoimmune Revolution

 Break the cycle of autoimmune pain! Autoimmune diseases and the physical, chemical and emotional pain they create impacts millions around the world. The primary way doctors treat these diseases is to prescribe immune suppressing drugs. Unfortunately, this approach has failed … Continue reading

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GRATITUDE – December 2016

I am grateful I was able to find our favourite Panettone for our Pilates & Panettone annual Christmas event I am grateful for Good Samaritans and Random Acts of Kindness I am grateful for quick recovery from a fever-causing bug … Continue reading

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Gratitude – November 2016

I am grateful for the lovely new orchid living it large in my sunny bathroom   I am grateful for feeling fully rested and refreshed after a great night’s sleep I am grateful for a very productive and pleasant Saturday … Continue reading

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Health Risks of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs that are often prescribed for heartburn, peptic ulcers and  “hearburn-like” disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract. PPIs are among the most frequently (over)prescribed drugs overall and their use has been increasing sharply, especially among … Continue reading

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