Being Mindful at work
Mindfulness practise allows you to just observe the flow of your thoughts, emotions, what your body is doing – no judgement – just observing and allowing them to be, we notice external sounds too, we use other senses to notice things we might not normally have noticed.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed HbT
XMAS DE STRESS
Christmas can be a very stressful time of the year for many reasons, and while I get that it is supposed to be a season of goodwill, many of us are getting a bit Buble’d out already!
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed Hbt
View full article →Peppermint - Mentha piperita
Peppermint calms spasms (it’s a spasmolytic), calms the digestive tract, helps with nausea as it is an anti-emetic, it’s a very good anti-microbial herb, helps with coughs and if you have painful and itchy skin a cold compress of peppermint is very soothing.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed HbT
View full article →PCOS – POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms due to elevated androgens (male hormones) in women. Signs and symptoms of PCOS include irregular or no menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess body and facial hair, acne, pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant, and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed HbT
View full article →Strong Bones Tea can Benefit Bone Health
When we think of bone strength, we often think of Osteoporosis, which is often present in the elderly because aging causes bone loss, This is when we find bones become thin, weak and fragile as we get older so fractures of the wrist, spine, hips and limbs are common. Osteoporosis, of course, shows up as porous thin bones caused by a declining bone mass, and bone loss which causes fractures and deformities. If your bones are strong then a break will only occur with a serious trauma.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys, BNatMed HbT MNZAMH
View full article →Eat a Rainbow for Health
When I was training one of my lecturers had a favourite saying when it came to nutrition – “Eat a Rainbow!” – Now, she had a good point, because a diet rich in colour promises excellent health benefits. This obviously does not mean eating green lollies and blue jelly and downing orange Fanta though – don’t even get me started on food colourings and artificial additives! The Rainbow refers to choosing clean real foods which are all the colours of the rainbow. There is definitely a growing awareness that good nutrition and eating habits have a large impact on our health status. People are really embracing this right now, which is heartening to see.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed HbT MNZAMH
View full article →The Gentle Healing Energy of Bach Flower Remedies
Using his knowledge of homeopathy, Dr. Edward Bach created the Bach Flower Remedies in the 1930s, after observing that morning dew contained potency healing qualities of the whole plant. His philosophy was “A healthy mind ensures a healthy body” and he sought to restore emotional equilibrium, which would, of course, in turn restore physical health.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed HbT
View full article →Benefits of Sleep Well Tea
Sleep problems have become a prevalent health issue in our modern society - Can’t get to sleep, can’t stay asleep, and can’t get good quality sleep. A lot of this is to do with the fast paced world we live in and the excess adrenalin and cortisol we produce just to get through the day.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys, BNatMed HbT MNZAMH
View full article →The importance of the liver and how liver detox tea supports the liver.
Our bodies deal with toxin exposure every day – petrol, diesel and gas fumes, perfumes, chemicals, cigarette smoke, processed foods – I could go on! These compounds contain destructive free radicals which damage our bodies and cause health problems. Our liver works hard for us every day and I believe that we owe it some care – and a gentle herbal detox tea is a really supportive way to do this without the harsh side effects of a full-on detox.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed HbT MNZAMH
View full article →Benefits of Liver Detox Tea
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed HbT MNZAMH
The liver plays a significant role in maintaining normal blood glucose concentrations, clears excess oestrogen from the body, and also is involved in fat and protein metabolism – so many reasons to look after your liver well!
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