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Bee pollen – nature’s complete superfood

In this first spotlight on ‘superfoods’, we look at bee pollen which has nearly all the nutrients we humans need to stay healthy

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Untreatable? The growing threat of antibiotic resistance

A ‘landmark’ report on the rising and lethal threat of antibiotic resistance has just been released in the US; now that officialdom accepts the facts, what’s the proposed solution?

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What to look for in supplements

To get the best from your supplements choose ones made from all-natural whole ingredients that have been minimally processed

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In praise of sourdough

It’s Sourdough September and there’s no better time to learn about the health benefits of real bread – and how to spot the supermarket pretenders!

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Fat, sick and nearly dead

Here’s a road movie with a difference. It’s the story of how a 60-day juice fast saved two men’s lives

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Nanoparticles – the tiniest toxin

Nanoparticles in our food could have unintended, unpredictable and undesirable health consequences

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AROMATHERAPY IN YOUR KITCHEN PART 2: Cooking with spices

Spices don’t simply add flavour to your food – they also aid digestion, protect against bacteria and prevent a range of illnesses.

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AROMATHERAPY IN YOUR KITCHEN PART 1: Cooking with herbs

Culinary herbs can add subtle flavour to your food, but they also have a medicinal value that most of us don’t know about.

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Down with the beauty monoculture!

An emerging and increasing interest in all things natural could once and for all sweep away our outdated, one-size-fits-all beliefs about beauty.

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Baby bathtime? Keep it simple, keep it non-toxic

Baby’s first bath should be a happy experience for everyone. Here’s some suggestions for making it a healthy one as well.