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Functional Medicine – The Medicine of the Future

Last weekend I attended the 2010 International Congress of Natural Medicine. It was an impressive 3 day event with some of the top scientists & doctors of Natural Medicine – experts who are studying what is now termed “Functional Medicine” and are presenting the  latest in cutting-edge scientific research into the effects of foods and read more

What are you REALLY putting on your Skin?

This is often a neglected aspect of  self healing and such an important one – eradicating the cocktail of toxic chemicals which are regularly being slathered onto your skin. You will probably be quite surprised by just how many there are!

Our skin is highly absorbent, and provides a pathway into our bloodstream for many read more

Winter Tips

Cold weather doesn’t have to bring on colds and flus. The key is to start now with boosting your immune system & keeping it strong so that you can enjoy the cooler months.

* Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, including several immune boosting foods every day such as fresh citrus, acai, organic raw cacao read more

Vitamin D – New Research

Vitamin D is an amazing nutrient that protect the body from all sorts of diseases and problems. Researchers continually uncover new links between lack of vitamin D and disease, illustrating the fact that it is vital to good health. Recent studies have also found that it is essential to good immunity and that most people read more