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How do you positively get more out of your blood test results?

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Normal results on a blood test when you don’t feel fine? Have you ever decanted what looks like half your blood, for thorough blood tests, hoping they’ll give you some answers to what’s causing your symptoms, only to be told everything has normal levels? This is something I hear so often as I see more and more clients with what I call functional rather than pathological issues. What that means is that people can have symptoms that affect them even though they’re not showing up on your usual types of testing. That often means that whatever is going on hasn’t … [Read more...] about How do you positively get more out of your blood test results?

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Hair analysis, homeopathy and childhood allergies

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“He is allergic to everything and has anaphylaxis to eggs.” This is the first thing the stressed mother says when she tells someone about her child. He used to come up in large welts if he was kissed by someone who had eaten eggs. Imagine how hard it has been for her. This excerpt is from a published ATMS journal article, A Cup of Tea in the Consulting Room: The Latest in Homeopathy about Eczema and Allergies. The authors Linda Beaver and Linlee Jordan shared a conversation about the latest treatments for eczema. They settled down for a cup of green tea and a … [Read more...] about Hair analysis, homeopathy and childhood allergies

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Memory loss: how we can help to keep our minds alert!

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Alzheimer’s and memory loss: treatments which may help We can all suffer from poor memory as we age, and there are other factors such as stress, depression, and certain diets which can affect our memory. But did you know that alzheimers is not a normal part of aging? A diet of healthy food, getting enough daily activity and exercise, keeping appropriate weight, and control of high blood pressure — these things lower the risk of chronic diseases and generally help our sense of  well-being. Scientists are very interested in the possibility that a healthy … [Read more...] about Memory loss: how we can help to keep our minds alert!

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Developing control through resilience and intuitive thinking

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Developing awareness It is in our human nature to have good levels of resilience. We have an incredible capacity to heal all aspects of ourselves.  Within our physical body, our cells regenerate all the time. Our brain develops neural pathways, and our mental state governs everything in our lives. Therefore, to have control over our responses and outcomes, we need to shift our reactions from the reptilian brain / lower brain (survival state) to the neocortex brain (thinking), so we develop our consciousness and intuitive thinking. The question is: Have we … [Read more...] about Developing control through resilience and intuitive thinking

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Turmeric paste, Arnica, honey and homeopathy for natural wound care

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Do you sometimes wonder, “What should I put on this wound?” There are so many products and natural home remedies available. But which ones work and which ones need to be avoided with the current knowledge we have available to us? Is Arnica, honey or turmeric paste for wound care just a passing fad? First off, let’s look at the history of wound care 2200BC, a clay tablet described washing wounds and making a plaster as a dressing. Many types of wounds and care of all kinds have been found in recorded history: Arsenic, silver, bile, bark, blood, tar, lard, … [Read more...] about Turmeric paste, Arnica, honey and homeopathy for natural wound care

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7 Reasons to see a Holistic Counselling Therapist including Anxiety and Learning Difficulties

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Ask what is the definition of anxiety and you'll get many answers Anxiety, fear, depression, bullying, low self-esteem, difficult social interactions, and learning difficulties can all be interconnected and all fit the definition of anxiety. They are a big part of the life of many adults and children. Exposure to different types of stresses during childhood development may be associated with hyperactivity and possible depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disturbance, and/or aggression at a later stage of life. Today’s life is quite challenging for our … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to see a Holistic Counselling Therapist including Anxiety and Learning Difficulties

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Probiotics benefits, drawbacks, nutrition

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Achieving happy digestive balance through nutrition and homeopathy Probiotics benefits: can have a powerful affect on our gut and overall health. BUT there is an enormous range of different probiotic strains, found in foods as well as products. How do we know which foods and products will benefit us? Our gut microflora Food has an influence over which types of micro-organisms colonise our gut. Our gut flora are responsible for a large proportion of not only digestion, but energy levels, moods and most importantly, immune function. I’m talking mainly about the … [Read more...] about Probiotics benefits, drawbacks, nutrition

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Crying curve? Yes, but let’s also try practical ways to help a crying baby with colic

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When your baby keeps crying, try not to get caught up in a campaign to get your baby to adjust to a rigid routine. Instead let's recognise that the crying curve as a developmental phase does exist. Whatever way you look at it there are still some practical way to help a crying baby, regardless of whether you say they have colic or not. Colic is the word used by parents  to describe when their baby cries a lot or can’t settle for a lengthy period of time. It is now understood that ‘colic’ refers to the normal range of unsettled behaviour in many babies, which is … [Read more...] about Crying curve? Yes, but let’s also try practical ways to help a crying baby with colic

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Best parenting advice for feeling overwhelmed

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How To Be The Best Mum You Can Be. I get it, it’s hard to stay calm, balanced, fit and well-nourished when you are a mum. I’m a mum of 2 young children too. I mean how can you possibly do anything for yourself when you are constantly making sure the kids are fed, dropped off, picked up and doing their homework… never mind doing the house work, and/ or somehow maintaining a ‘real’ job…… God forbid that you should have poor sleepers….. exhaustion definition! It’s no surprise that you are constantly feeling tired, overwhelmed, stressed, unmotivated and sick … [Read more...] about Best parenting advice for feeling overwhelmed

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Eczema homeopathy and dairy Intolerance

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Toby's story A story of homeopathy for eczema in babies What does a homeopath do when she can't fix her own child's eczema? Toby is my third child. When I brought him home from the hospital, I wanted to turn around and go straight back. The food may well be horrendous, but at least someone else makes it for you. There are a lot of jokes going around that once you have three children, you may as well go and have another one because it makes very little difference in the scheme of things. I began to understand exactly what was behind all of those jokes as I did my … [Read more...] about Eczema homeopathy and dairy Intolerance