Tag Archives: Nutrition

Nutritional Update

I will be travelling for the next 3 weeks and unable to post regular updates and really want to leave you with some very worthwhile information to tap into 🙂   The health Delusion – Free Webinar   Nutrition scientists Glen Matten and … Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions – Alcohol

  New Years resolutions seem to be a popular part of the culture these days and the resolution to drink less alcohol is high on the list. However, as the holidays finish and life turns back into its old tracks, so … Continue reading

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Autism – Mental Illness or Systemic Disease

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders are being more and more diagnosed. Psychiatrists and Paediatricians seem mostly convinced that it is a type of mental illness. But is it or are there other key factors we need to consider. My interest … Continue reading

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Depression – does zinc play a role?

This is very important with all forms of depression, especially post-natal depression.   Low zinc levels result in a lowered production of neurotransmitters and a lower number of receptor sites on the nerve cells where the neurotransmitters do their work. … Continue reading

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Brain Power Foods

Improve your cognitive function and health all at once, by trying this list of brain power boosting foods and experience how your concentration and memory might serve you better 🙂  Yummy Brain & Energy Smoothie recipe with Kale – thank … Continue reading

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Nutrition for Sleep

    Who doesn’t like sleep, especially when it’s cold outside. Sadly so, many people when stressed or worn out tend to experience a nightly ritual of tossing and turning, rather than a good sleep.   My cats tend to … Continue reading

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Folate and Mental Health

  Further to Psychiatric Drugs and Nutrient Depletion – Folic Acid was indicated as one of the nutrients being depleted by some drugs. Folate is suspected to be low in general, due to inadequate dietary intake (sprouts, brewer’s yeast, liver, … Continue reading

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