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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

What is HRT? HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is a therapy that women who are going through peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause can take to replace the hormones, namely oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, that are being lost durng this natural stage of every woman’s life. It is can also be given to women who have forced menopause […]

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August 22, 2022

Food is Medicine

How does the food you eat affect your gut?

Trillions of bacteria and fungi live inside us, and together they form the gut microbiome, which is the ecosystem that performs variety of functions in body. The gut has many roles: it breaks down food body can’t digest, produces important nutrients, regulates the immune system, and protects against harmful germs. We don’t know exactly what […]

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22 August

Menopause

Menopause and the Workplace

Women and equalities committeeFirst Report of Session 2022–23 This report is what we have all been waiting for; recognition for menopausal women within the workplace, and the unfairness that we have faced. The report states as follows: “A 2019 survey conducted by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that three in five menopausal […]

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28 July

Menopause

Can stress be making my menopause symptoms worse?

What is stress? Stress is a natural reaction to a challenge or a demand and can be an important factor in enabling our body to respond and react appropriately to triggers. As an example, if we see or sense something that could hurt or harm us, we will run away or move away from that […]

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6 April

My thoughts on...

Do we need salt?

DO we need salt? The body contains many salts at a concentration of 0.4% of the body’s weight; so a person weighing 50kg will have 200g approximately. It is essential for bodily function at a cellular level. It is needed for the absorption of nutrients, digestion and transmission of nerve impulses. A healthy body is […]

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23 December

Food is Medicine

Brilliant bone broth

Bone broth is essentially stock made from animal bones and connective tissue, and is used for soups, sauces, gravies, and often drunk on it’s own. The reason we love using bone broth because it’s an incredible ancient food that has been used for healing purposes. It includes collagen, which is a protein in your body […]

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28 September

Food is Medicine

Fermented foods

We’re sure you’ve heard of the popular fermented foods such as tempeh, kombucha, kefir, miso, and kimchi. These are just a few of what you can easily find in your local supermarkets! But what exactly is fermentation? It’s a process which involves the breakdown of yeast and sugars with bacteria. ‘Fermentation is an anaerobic process […]

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28 September

Food is Medicine

Mum’s The Word: Breakdown

SHOP HERE Our Mum’s The Word Herbal Tea ​​Helps your body adapt to motherhood and rebalances hormones. Having a baby is a very special moment. It is also a time when your body goes through a traumatic experience. The herbs and spices blended in this tea are designed to help your body adapt to motherhood […]

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3 September

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6 powerful spice blends

Having our premixed spice blends on hand will save you so much time and hassle in the kitchen, and will bring your dishes to life!  These spice blends can be used for any type of dish, whether that’s a homemade curry, soup, any type of poultry or fish, or to simply spice up your roasted […]

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3 September

Food is Medicine

The Royal Mint: Breakdown

SHOP HERE The Royal Mint is a truly royal tea, eases IBS symptoms and reduces stress and migraines. Mint teas can be a wonderful way to manage IBS symptoms like migraines and digestive issues, and mint is also good for reducing stress, combating allergies, and soothing rashes. This tea combines three different types of mint, […]

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3 September

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