Herbs are such a key part of any healthy diet. They are packed with flavour and health benefits. This week we look at oregano. The name Oregano comes from the Greek “oros” meaning “mountain” and “ganos” meaning “beauty, joy”. The meaning, then, is mountain beauty. In Ancient Egypt, oregano was massaged into the body after […]
Thank you, Ruby
Earlier on in my medical career, I worked on an Elderly Care ward. Ruby was one of our patients. She had the most beautiful luminescent skin, hazel eyes, naturally curly eyelashes flecked with white, and cheek bones to die for. There was a grace and poise to her. Her legs were fixed in a flexed […]
Night and Day
When we were hunter gatherers, we would rise at dawn and be outdoors. We would bed down at sunset or just after. After sundown our only light source was fire. While society has changed vastly since then, our bodies have not, and the importance of having a day/night pattern is still paramount for our mental […]
Keep Your Feet On The Ground
Have you heard of “grounding” or “earthing”? It simply means, standing barefoot on a natural surface such as sand or grass. Here is the theory behind grounding: The earth has a negative charge. As we walk around throughout the day, we build up a positive charge in our cells. Back when we were all walking […]
Get Your Brain Into Dancing!
Boosting your brain and protecting your memory does not have to be hard work. I am all about making things easy and achievable and here is a perfect example: Dancing is a wonderful boost for mental health! Dancing gets your brain in gear – it requires memory, organisation, coordination, judgement. It lays down new pathways […]
Strong and Healthy Teeth
Tooth decay is prevented not only by brushing and flossing but first and foremost by lifestyle and nutrition. Our hunter gatherer ancestors did not have toothbrushes or toothpaste or floss or water-picks or dentists. The pioneer dentist Weston Price already discovered the key to good teeth back in the 19th Century. Provoked by the death […]
Bone Dry
I always tell my patients how mental wellbeing and physical wellbeing are intimately linked. When we are happy and relaxed, we allow our bodies the chance for great physical health. If we are stressed or anxious, eventually our bodies will show symptoms of this. But did you know that one of the results of stress […]
OLIVE OIL aka LIQUID GOLD
The Ancient Greek poet Homer called olive oil “liquid gold”. Hippocrates called it “the great healer”. In Ancient Greece the olive can be found etched onto coins and tombs, and olive oil was used to anoint kings and athletes in ancient Greece. But it was the Romans who expanded olives across their empire covering most of […]
SPERM HEALTH AND MALE INFERTILITY
Male fertility is at an all-time low. Total sperm counts have dropped more than 50% in the last 50 years. The average 20-year-old male today has the testosterone levels of 70-year-old. Furthermore, the quality of the sperm i.e., their shape and how well they swim, has also diminished. These results have come from studies on […]
The Vagus Nerve And Why Cats Purr …
There is a nerve in the body, it is quiet and calm; it checks in on most of the body and does wonder for us! Its street name is The Wanderer – aka the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is fascinating. Its nickname is attributed to the way it winds its way through the body. […]