Hotter Sunnier Days Hotter, sunnier days tend to bring along our desire to be outside for a greater number of hours and subsequently, therefore, a greater exposure to air pollution. That is not to say that some experts believe air pollution is actually worse in winter. Studies confirm that increased exposure to environmental pollutants does not just worsen lung issues but that heart and circulatory damage will also occur. Newer research is apparently also revealing a whole depth of other findings with air pollution and in particular that it is also a significant contributor to type 2 diabetes globally as

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During the post-menopause The ‘post’ menopause years can account for 30 years or upwards and for some more like 40 years, so being aware of what this all means is I think very important especially with an ageing population. The ‘post-menopause’ refers to the time after menopause has been reached. The average age around the world is 51 years old but up to 58 years old is also the norm for some women. These are the post-fertile years when hormonal balancing through food and herbs can be harnessed. Lack of hormonal cycles and attendant low immunity, tiredness, mood swings etc

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Adaptogens and their three qualifications It’s always useful to start with supporting the body both physically and emotionally when considering immune care which is why adaptogenic herbs are a ‘must’ for enhancing our ability to resist infection. The category of adaptogenic herbs can help you adapt more quickly to whatever is new or invasive to your surroundings. Be it emotional, physical or environmental which will affect your immune capacity. They can even help to strengthen and change some hereditary weakness. When the common cold virus came to Greenland from America, many Inuit died. The virus was so alien to them

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THE VIOLET AND THE BLACKTHORN SPRINGTIME 2019 Nature’s rhythms are wondrous.  April is upon us after a rather strange Spring Equinox in March.  There seemed to be a stream of serenity yet, at the same time, an undercurrent of turbulence.  Intriguing!  Nevertheless Nature graced us with her early springtime loveliness.  Two beauties who particularly wish to be noticed, to me at least, are the sweetly mysterious Violet and the Blackthorn blossom who this year exudes so much light and expressive magnificence. The captivating Sweet Violet is the first violet to flower, then comes the Dog Violet.  They have different tints

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