ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Does my child have ADHD? It frequently happens that parents come to my studio with their son or daughter, aged...
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Lavender as an Anti-depressant?
What is Lavender? This shrubby member of the mint family has been used for centuries for its odour-masking scent and...
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Linseed vs Flaxseed
What are Linseeds (or is it flaxseeds)? A linseed (Linum usitatissiumum) is shaped like a sesame seed, but is a...
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We’re Mentha for Peppermint!
What is Peppermint? Peppermint is actually a cross between spearmint and water mint and is one of the 25 species...
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How Food Helps Me Sleep Better
Sleepless Nights Since I was a toddler, I’ve been a poor sleeper. I was a light sleeper, so that when...
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Cinnamon: a Cure for the Common Cold?
What is Cinnamon? Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of a tree and is one of the oldest known spices...
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How Does a Lack of Sleep Affect Your Mood?
How Sleep Disturbances Affect Mood A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sleep Psychologist, Dr. Katerina Nikolakopoulou....
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Why Rye?
What is Rye? Used in bread so prolifically, the rye grain is second only to wheat. It resembles the wheat...
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Olives and Happy Hearts
Olive Oyl or Olive Oil? We’re not talking about Popeye’s sweetheart Olive Oyl, but the delicious fruit of the olive...
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