Gut health, the microbiome, and its link to our mental and physical well-being – Article 2
In my first article on gut health I explained how I discovered the microbiome. In this second article, I will be talking about our gut and our microbes.
Our gut
Our gut is a 9-metre long tube […]
Our personal Covid Journey @ Drummond
Well! what a year it has been so far, and it isn’t quite over. To say this year has been challenging would be an understatement by a long mile. Lots of people have voiced that […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices
Today’s spice is Quassia
Quassia amara, also known as amargo, bitter-ash, bitter-wood, is a species in the genus Quassia, with some botanists treating it as the sole species in the genus. The genus was named after the […]
Guidance On Covid Return by the GCMT
The Council for Soft Tissue Therapies have produced a very helpful document for people working face to face on soft tissue therapies to return to work after Covid 19 Lockdown. Click on the link to […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices, P is for Parsley & Poppy Seed
Today’s herb is Parsley
Parsley is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. The two most common types are French curly-leaf and Italian flat-leaf.
Over the years, parsley has been used to treat conditions like high […]
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A-Z of Herbs & Spices O is for Oregano & Oolong Tea
Today’s Herb is Oregano
Botanically known as Origanum vulgare, oregano is a flowering plant from the same family as mint. It is often used as an herb to flavour food.
Although it is native to Europe, it now […]
Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Ingredients:
3 bananas
100-125g cup peanut butter
200g dark chocolate melted
2tsp coconut oil
Method:
Peel and slice bananas into a.5cm thick slices
Line a tray with baking paper
Put 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter on a banana slice and add another […]
A-Z of Herbs and Spices N is for Nettle
Today’s herb is Nettle
Nettle, or stinging nettle, is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. Its scientific name is Urtica dioica.
It has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Ancient Egyptians […]
A-Z of Herbs – M is for Mace & Mint
Today’s herb is Mint
Mint is the name for over a dozen plant species, including peppermint and spearmint, that belong to the genus Mentha.
While eating the plant offers some health benefits, research shows that several […]