What is reflexology?

Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and health Clinic
For thousands of years a system of pressure and massage applied to the feet has been refined and perfected into the holistic health treatment known today as reflexology. Reflexology has the capacity to help many conditions, but it is also possible to detect existing ailments and [...]

A-Z of powerful weight loss strategies

Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic
ANTI-OXIDANTS It has been reported for years that the lack of antioxidants speeds up aging and deterioration, but now it is clear from new research a lack of antioxidants is fattening.
BIO-FLAVONOIDS are plant compounds that ensure healthy organs, veins and arteries, reducing fluid retention, cellulite etc.
CHLOROPHYLL [...]

Chicory or Belgian Endive Salad recipe – detoxing, fat burning

Sonia Jones from The Haven Spa and Health Clinic

Chicory/Endive

Chicory is also known as Belgian Endive, and has an interesting slightly bitter taste, that goes well with apple or pear in a salad. Excellent for digestion, promotes the elimination of waste from the body. The individual leaves can be used with a dip, [...]

Weight loss thermogenic (fat burning) Hot Spinach

Sonia Jones ND from The Haven Spa and Health Clinic
Spinach

Nutrients
Vitamin B2, B3, B6, C, K, beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and fiber.

Very high in chlorophyll which means it’s a really good detoxifier. It releases it energy slowly. Any dark green herb or vegetable is high in iron [...]

Theramagenic foods – burn more fat, salad dressing

Sonia Jones from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic
Thermogenic – proteins, spices and herbs can increase the metabolism, which means they create more heat, burning more body fat. They balance the appetite and keep you fuller for longer. A taste satisfaction.

Three Salad dressing

Option 1
Cold pressed (extra virgin) olive oil
Fresh lemon juice [...]

15 Strategies for weight loss

Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Clinic
1) The bigger the plate, the bigger the glass, the bigger the bowl – the more you consume. During experiments people were given different sizes of plates and bowls and told to help themselves – in most cases the people given the smaller plates and bowels ate [...]

Moving out of your comfort zone to lose weight

Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic

Moving out of the ‘box’, out of your ‘comfort zone’ can be a daunting experience but it is also an exciting experience. Changes in life are inevitable we need to view them as good things.

Be serious about making life-long changes, remember what you [...]

Reduce your salt – reduce your weight

Sonia Jones from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic

Most people consume far too much salt without actually realizing how much. There is so much hidden salt in the average diet, most processed foods have quite a lot – bread, cheese, bacon, crackers, chips, etc etc. For some people food is bland or tasteless without [...]