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Valentines Day would not be complete without chocolate!  But, we’re not referring to your average ‘Galaxy’ bar … we’re talking about raw chocolate for optimum health. Did you know that in its raw state, chocolate has more than 300 nutritional compounds and is one of the richest sources of antioxidants of any food on the …
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Here’s a little video taster from my Online Kitchen Medicine course. ‘Cure’s from your Kitchen Cupboards, Better Health at your Fingertips’. The course contains not only valuable information on 25 different herbs and spices found in your Kitchen but also 16 different videos showing you various herbal preparations. In this video, we learnt to make a …
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Have you ever wanted to be more in control of yours and your family’s health?  Would you prefer to look after yourself and your family in a more natural way, rather than having to use conventional medicinal drugs, which for many is the only option? Herbal Medicine is the oldest form of medicine known to …
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The heat in chillies comes from chemicals called Capsinoids (primarily Capsaicin) of which there are different types, which is why heat from different chillies is felt in different parts of the mouth. Contrary to popular belief, the capsaicin is not contained in the seeds, but in the placenta, which is the fleshy strip inside the …
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Vinegar is a product of fermentation. This is a process in which sugars in a food are broken down by bacteria and yeast. In the first stage of fermentation, the sugars are turned into alcohol. Then, if the alcohol ferments further, you get vinegar. The word comes from the French, meaning ‘sour wine’. While vinegar …
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Onion is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family like garlic and shallots which have similar properties. Historically, onions have been a part of the western diet for centuries. Rich in Sulphur- like compounds, they particularly benefit the respiratory system and the immune system as well as being used topically for their drawing properties with things …
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Commonly a herb eaten with roast beef, Horseradish is originally a wild herb that can be found growing on roadsides (if you can recognise it!) It often resembles a dockleaf. The root is the main medicinal part and has a strong peppery taste and smell. Leaves have a milder peppery flavour and are a great …
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Ginger root is an old and time tested remedy for many common complaints. The Romans prized it as a precious commodity! The major active ingredient in ginger is Gingerol. It is a warming herb and therefore very useful in my Winter Elixir which is a staple in the cold and flu season. It can be …
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A wonderful superfood used for centuries to boost the immune system and fight infection, viruses and bacteria.  Garlic contains vitamins C and B6, manganese, selenium and other antioxidants (notably allicin). I usually find it best to use garlic in its dried but fresh form (also known as ‘wet’ or ‘green’ Garlic) as sold in the …
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