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...
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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...
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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, or sliced in a salad. Though this...
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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 helping to increase energy levels. It is a...
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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
Freshly grated ginger
Freshly ground pepper...
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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 less.
2) Do not be tempted to buy...
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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 were doing in the past has not worked. The changes...
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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 salt.
Too much salt can cause all...
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