Most Women Now Fat Around the Middle – but in Denial! By Suzanne Laurie

June 26, 2012 | In Health, News

Over 50% of women are now bigger round the waist than they should be. However, many are not even aware they are overweight and so are oblivious of the potential damage they are doing to their health. Unfortunately experts unanimously agree that a larger waist the greater the risk of serious health issues such as cancer, heart disease diabetes and infertility. Continue reading Most Women Now Fat Around the Middle – but in Denial! By Suzanne Laurie…





Sustaining Motivation - Lasting Lifestyle Change Through Health and Wellness Coaching by Dr Michael Arloski, PhD

June 19, 2012 | In Health, News

Lasting lifestyle change is the elusive goal of every wellness program, whether individual, group or organisation-wide. Prescriptions alone don’t work. Diets alone don’t work. New Year’s resolutions alone don’t work. Information alone doesn’t work. The key word is alone. Continue reading Sustaining Motivation - Lasting Lifestyle Change Through Health and Wellness Coaching by Dr Michael Arloski, PhD…





The Magic of Mushrooms by Suzanne Laurie

June 13, 2012 | In Health, News, Recipe

Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years both as food and for medicinal purposes but it is only in recent years that here in the West we have really begun to understand their incredible health protective properties. So whether you are trying to reduce inflammation, prevent cancer, combat heart disease or fight off a cold there is a mushroom somewhere that can do the job! Continue reading The Magic of Mushrooms by Suzanne Laurie…





Probiotic bacteria may lessen anxiety and depression-related disorders, according to the latest research, by Caroline Noonan.

June 11, 2012 | In Health, News

Probiotic bacteria have the potential to alter brain neurochemistry and treat depression – related disorders and anxiety according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The research demonstrated that mice fed with Lactobacillus rhamnosus JB-1 showed significantly fewer anxiety, stress and depression-related behaviours than mice fed with broth Continue reading Probiotic bacteria may lessen anxiety and depression-related disorders, according to the latest research, by Caroline Noonan….





Your Natural Holiday First Aid Kit, by Suzanne Laurie

May 21, 2012 | In Health, News

As the weather is so lousy at the moment so we thought it was about time to inject a bit of summer spirit into your lives. For many people, holidays are just around the corner and we want you to have the time of your lives without spending the whole time covered in insect bites/sunburn/heat rash etc etc. Fear not – help is at hand in the form of the IHS holiday first aid kit. Some of the products below you will already have lying around the house. If not, add them to your holiday shopping list so that you can enjoy your well deserved rest unscathed! Continue reading Your Natural Holiday First Aid Kit, by Suzanne Laurie…





NEW IHS Mentoring Scheme for Nutritional Therapists – Supporting you Towards a Successful Practice by Moira Browne

May 14, 2012 | In News

When I qualified as a Nutritional Therapist, like many graduates, I was concerned that I didn’t have nearly enough experience or knowledge to get out there and practice on my own (despite 3 years of study and a science degree behind me!). My lack of confidence made me realise that in most professions one works as an intern or a junior straight after graduation, making many mistakes, but gaining valuable and supported experience working alongside senior colleagues who can guide you through. This is normal practice in most healthcare professions and I was worried that I might harm someone by going out there and practising on my own without such guidance. I almost decided not to set up in practice. Continue reading NEW IHS Mentoring Scheme for Nutritional Therapists – Supporting you Towards a Successful Practice by Moira Browne…





Thai Stuffed Courgettes

May 11, 2012 | In Health, News, Recipe

Courgettes are part of the summer squash family and are relatives of both cucumbers and melons. This versatile vegetable is very low in calories, due to its high water content but also offers a number of important nutrients to the diet. Summer squash is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C. It is also a very good source of heart-healthy magnesium, dietary fibre, potassium, zinc, folate; bone-supportive copper and energy-producing phosphorus among others. Continue reading Thai Stuffed Courgettes…