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Manuka possesses a wide variety of actions and indications. It is probably most famous for its powerful antibacterial and antifungal actions, which have been well investigated in laboratory studies. It has been shown to be effective against some 200 different types of bacteria, including the notorious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus oureus (MRSA).

These recipes are simple alternatives and are not only fun and inexpensive to make compared to commercial products, but will keep your housekeeping chores fragrant and environmentally safe from added chemicals found in commercial products.

The basis of all disease is a lack of wholeness – the principle on which all holistic therapies are based. This includes aromatherapy where the overall aim is to bring the body and the mind into harmony through attention to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

If mercury is dangerous, shouldn’t everyone dash out and have his or her dental fillings removed? The answer is definitely ‘NO’. The process of removing amalgams can significantly increase your mercury exposure and can cause an exacerbation of symptoms or general worsening of health.

Our land soils are consistently found to be depleted in the mineral magnesium. Quite apart from the gene tinkering crops, it has been further depleted in plant’s by the use of excessive potassium and phosphorous laden fertilisers which alter the plant’ ability to take up magnesium.

An Anthroposophical nurse is a registered nurse who has extended their practise into the field of anthroposophy. This field offers a holistic view of health care, accessing a deeper understanding of illness and health through spiritual insight.

Being vegetarian invokes ‘the power of one with the earth’ and is an individual way of exercising personal power and setting an example against profit making via the destruction of the planet, and the mass slaughter of animals in often under really sad conditions.

The ultimate purpose of yoga practices is to give us the capability to achieve that balance by incorporating its principles and philosophy into our entire life. Yet, in spite of the increasing popularity of yoga, and the everyday increasing needs of yoga followers, we still see that there is a consistent increase in physical, mental and emotional ailments in our society.

Lemon balm is an easy plant to grow and some prefer to grow this herb in larger pots as they have runners and spread. This plant is true to its nature as it likes sheltered spots amongst other plants.