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Sonia Jones ND The passion fruit is round to oval, yellow or dark purple, soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous mucilaginous seeds! Which you either love or hate! The different types of passion fruits have various exterior appearances. Maracuya has an absolutely wonderful aroma with a tart, slightly bitter sweet taste. The yellow maracuya...
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Mark Perren-Jones from The Haven You may be aware that dehydration and electrolyte loss can cause muscle cramps but there are other very important causes that you may not know about. Here they are. So you are doing a workout and once again you get that nasty calf cramp. You are doing your best to remain...
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Animals fed on different types of fats and oils have a body fat composition chemically similar to the fats in the foods they were given to eat (this goes for you too, except you have choices). It was found that animals fed on cheap processed oils – their meat was found to be equally...
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Sonia Jones ND I have been a Reflexologist, Naturopath and Nutritionist for longer than I care to say. However I have been a published author for much less time – 2 years ago I had a book published in the UK – End the Food Confusion, just a couple of months ago I had a...
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Minerals – some are needed by the body in larger amounts like calcium, phosphate, potassium and magnesium. Minerals needed in smaller amounts are iron, zinc, chromium, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, fluoride, molydenum and cobalt. Minerals originate from the soil, they are taken up by the plants and then utilized by us, as the plant...
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LAUGHTER is another important activity to combat aging. A happy person looks younger and much more attractive. Our general attitude to life will have a direct effect on every cell in our body. It will have a direct effect on every aspect of our lives. Make laughter a bigger part of your life and...
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Dry Skin Brushing is a very simple and highly effective in moving our lymphatic system and hence improving the immune system. All you need is a natural bristle brush sold at chemists and pharmacies. Before you have a shower or take a bath take the dry natural bristle brush and brush your skin lightly in...
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Researchers identified a molecular switch that turns on the allergic response in human, which cause such diseases as asthma, eczema, and food allergies. A recent study by scientist at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, identified the molecular agent responsible for directing immune cells to develop the capability to produce allergic response....
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The eucalyptus tree makes a welcome change in color, its stands out for its bluey silvery green, round leaves. The leaves are thick and when rubbed together in your hands release a wonderful aroma. The Eucalyptus essential oil comes from Australia, where the plant is very different, its leaves are long, thin and just...
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