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As creatures of habit we become used to eating certain foods in our daily diet, but often for health reasons a major change to our dietary routine has to be made. If we do make food changes often we are left feeling challenged as to what to buy and eat. A change in our diet does not have to be devastating as there are tasty and healthy alternatives to our many food staples.

Laughter is always good medicine, but there are times when one’s sense of humour goes flat. So how do you know when you have lost your spark? The first step is in recognising that your sense of humour is disappearing.

The bio-active compounds in citrus can have a positive benefit on your brain cognitive function as well as your immunity.

Lactose intolerance is quite common, so why are so many people reacting to lactose based foods? The answer lies is the inability of the digestive system to absorb and utilise lactose, the predominant sugar in cow’s milk. After all it is a food that is intended for growing calves not humans. Goat’s milk is the nearest milk tolerated by humans.

This amazing herb has so many active properties for relieving aches and pains, whilst also having the ability to relieve colds, flu’s, digestive disorders, bloating and nausea. Certainly a must for every kitchen cupboard, not just for cooking but as a first aid remedy.

Calcium absorption in the body can be quite inefficient, so what are the common symptoms that will indicate that such a deficiency is developing.

The very word ‘aphrodisiacs’ fires up the imagination, but do they really work and is it really possible to take a herbal remedy or potion to increase ones physical desires and energy capability?

How one ages and why some age quicker than others are discussions that interest many of those over 40 years of age. Some say exercise is the answer, some say special diets, meditation, living stress free, one’s genetics, but often the prime factor is overlooked- and that’s one gut microbiome, the good guys in gut health.