Micki’s PCOS Book Now Available I have now published the Help I’ve Got…PCOS book on the e-shop as an e book. For those of you with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), it will give you a full naturopathic programme to follow. Have a look at it in Books & Publications at http://www.purehealthclinic.co.uk. Once ordered, it will …
New Blog site
New Searchable Blog Site for Micki – http://www.mickirose.wordpress.com I now have over 600 people on the distribution list for the e-news (thank you!) It occurred to me that sometimes it would be useful to be able to search through all the stuff I’ve written on specific subjects, health conditions or recipes, for example. I can’t …
Soya & Linseed Mixed Spice Breakfast Pancakes
How about these for a new way of upping your omega 3 and phyto-oestrogen levels? Most women especially over 40 would benefit from more of these two foods, so have a go at these. They make a sort of batter that you then quickly fry or griddle to make American-style pancakes. Don't worry if your …
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Say No To Flouride in Water
The current Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, has announced plans to add fluoride to the UK Water Supply in a bid to improve dental health in the UK. My personal feeling is definitely against as I feel it's like mass medication, and yet another chemical our bodies have to deal with. If you want to use …
Ikea and B&Q Come Up Trumps
Sheherazade Goldsmith who writes in the Green Scene part of the Mail's YOU magazine recently discussed the problem of outgassing chemicals from the ubiquitous MDF. She explains that plywood & laminate boards use large amounts of chemical glues to produce, but the worst culprit is medium density fibreboard (MDF.) The waste wood & shavings are …
Give Zinc to Elderly To Avoid Pneumonia
Low serum zinc levels associated with increased incidence of pneumonia in elderly. In a study of nursing home residents, patients with normal serum levels of zinc exhibited decreased incidence, severity and duration of pneumonia symptoms. Residents with low serum zinc levels (less than 70 mcg per decilitre) experienced increased incidence, longer duration of episodes, and …
Fitness Myths
I was browsing the ineedfitness website the other day (a good resource by the way so pay it a visit if you're trying to get fit) and I came across this excellent article. I hope they don't mind, but I repeat part of it here for you. For more, find the name on the website and …
Chocolate – good or bad treat?
Did you know that chocolate has a higher level of antioxidants (measured by the ORAC score) than green tea or blue berries? Cocoa beans are rich in flavinoids, especially catechins, a type of antioxidant. But before you reach for that bar of Cadburys or Mars, think again. Milk chocolate doesn't cut it; it has to be at least …
Wahay…I’m off!
Welcome to my blog spot. This is especially for you if you read my monthly E-News from purehealthclinic.co.uk and want a more regular fix! With this blog, I am hoping to be able to comment on natural health stories and issues as they come up or inspire/annoy/excite me (or all of the above at the …