How Anti-Inflammatory Herbs Work Herbs work in varying ways to reduce inflammation yet cleverly they are able to discern, with the result that they rarely if ever, reduce necessary inflammation e.g. important and useful temporary responses that cushion and protect an...

Wheatgrass, peashoots, sunflower greens, and a batch of red cabbage sauerkraut...chlorophyll, minerals, antioxidants, unspoilt enzymes and gut friendly ferment. All essential for short cold days...

Elaine and Aconbury Sprouts go back a long way. From when Jim started to produce alfalfa sprouts and market them widely, to the present day when Tom and Alina grow the full range of indoor greens, wheatgrass and mini greens in their enormous polytunnel. They supply...

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...

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...

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...

The Knot Garden The hallmark of a knot garden is the interflow and knotting effect of the shapes; it is a place that one can walk around in a leisurely and intimate way (if large enough, or simply view), admiring the contrasting tones, tints and textures of carefully...

Food Choices in the Kitchen Onion - blood thinning and clearing. Ginger - heat regulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol. Garlic - Cardiovascular, cholesterol reduction. Cinnamon (true cinnamon, not cassia) - may lower cholesterol, lowers inflammation, balances...

Ever since bumping into Elaine Bruce at a Health Show in London almost thirty years ago I have been an ardent fan of wheatgrass and the Ann Wigmore approach. I’ve had the pleasure of staying with Elaine and participating in her “Living Foods” training programme and...

Leaves, Liver and Life By Jill Davies We’ve all enjoyed that sense of rejuvenation that spring has brought us, no doubt revelling in the varied hues of green that all the different leaves have dazzled us with. But what’s the connection with our livers? The liver is...