Faecal Transplant a realistic treatment

December 19, 2011 | In Health, News

Yes really. You may already share a lot with close family members (living space, meals, secrets and the like), however one doctor in the UK is now suggesting you share something a little more stomach churning…..oh and that it is transplanted through your nose! Continue reading Faecal Transplant a realistic treatment…

What is Tahini and some recipes

December 16, 2011 | In Health, Recipe

Tahini is a nutritional powerhouse of a paste made from ground sesame seeds which originates from the Arabic speaking countries of the Mediterranean. Continue reading What is Tahini and some recipes…

Health News, second brain discovered in digestive system

December 13, 2011 | In Health, News

Breaking News: Researchers Discover that Humans Have Two Brains! By Caroline Noonan, Distance Learning Manager

It may sound like something straight out of a bad science fiction movie but I kid you not, scientists have indeed discovered a second ‘brain’ in the human body. Where?… right there in your digestive system! We have known for a while now that the gut houses certain elements of the nervous system, such as brain chemicals known to influence mood, but this exciting new research has established that the gut actually has a completely separate and independent nervous system that exists without control by the human brain. So what does all this mean? Continue reading Health News, second brain discovered in digestive system…

A Recipe to cook Brussels Sprouts

December 12, 2011 | In Health, Recipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pumpkin and Chestnuts

We have a confusing relationship with the Brussels sprout. Most people I know claim not to like them, certainly don’t go out of their way to buy them but then once a year, simply because it is traditional, they insist on adding them to their favourite meal of the year because Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without the lowly Brussels sprout. I think the major problem is that no-one really knows what to do with them. Continue reading A Recipe to cook Brussels Sprouts…

Benefits of Turmeric in the treatment of Cancer

December 5, 2011 | In Health, News

It’s no longer a well kept secret that turmeric has some great health giving properties, with news of its powers leaking slowly into the press over a number of years now. However with number of high profile individuals, including Steve Jobs, sadly succumbing to cancer this year, the amazing research on turmeric’s cancer fighting properties has catapulted the results from over 200 published studies into the press; and boy are the results impressive. So much so that we are left asking…..is turmeric actually a life saver? Continue reading Benefits of Turmeric in the treatment of Cancer…

Cooking Recipes, Aubergine Caponata served on Broccoli Polenta

December 2, 2011 | In Health, Recipe

Aubergine is a very good source of dietary fibre, potassium, manganese, copper and vitamin B1. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. They also contain potent phytonutrients with very specific health giving properties. Continue reading Cooking Recipes, Aubergine Caponata served on Broccoli Polenta…