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My off-duty delight was always in the garden as gardening gave me a rich sense of belonging to nature. A garden is a landscape escape waiting to be designed to one’s seasonal fantasy and imagination. My hard work and vision of the herbal healing garden kept me going for years around my old 1890 old kauri house.

The practise of Iridology dates back over 5000 years and this diagnosis was employed by the ancient Egyptians as a spiritual tool to understand where souls had come from and where they were heading to. It was commonly used by the priesthood to assess candidates likely for spiritual service.

Whatever the mood or energy you wish to create for your special garden area, working in harmony with our astrological neighbourhood is both exciting and rewarding as each spot has special significance to you as you enjoy your space.

In Ayurveda, the gut scenario is also depicted in the light of a digestive fire or Jatharagni, the cauldron that digests food. Keeping the digestive fire balanced is the key to good health. It ensures a healthy stomach and a sound digestion.

The pulp of the acai berry has been consumed by the Amazon people for centuries and locals are still consuming the berry in large quantities. In the capital city of Belem near the mouth of the Amazon river, it is estimated that the consumption of acai is around 40,000 litres per day.

Sugar is found in more foods than fruit and lollies. It is being added to tinned foods, such as tomatoes, to healthy muesli bars, that hold all those heart-healthy grains and nuts together that the body uses as energy in yoghurts and even condiments like peanut butter.

People with a family history of cancers should look at dietary changes more seriously. One such suggestion is adding organic carrot and vegetables juices and eat plenty of leafy vegetables daily with minimum low fat.

A more recent study in the Journal of Epidemiology, found that exercise results in greater melatonin production during the following night, whilst the effect was greatest when exercise was taken later in the day. This could be the mechanism, which explains the anti-cancer value of physical activity.

Common symptoms of existing heavy metals can include headaches, metallic taste in the mouth, hyperactivity, poor memory, mood disorders, aggression, cramps and fatigue.