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Health benefits of dried fruit: Medicine for older bones

Natural osteoporosis remedies

I used to hate this wrinkly, evil fruit until it became my gut medicine  But this fruit is also a way to strengthen older bones  And could be a natural breakthrough for osteoporosis sufferers I have always been told that there are many health benefits of dried fruit… but until recently I have struggled with this concept. As I kid, I used to hate prunes. And that was before I even attempted to put one in my mouth. They looked…
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Can you smell that? The horror of bad breath

Natural halitosis remedies

Is there anything worse on a hot day than this? A few simple changes to make to your daily routines Homemade help for social inclusion The ending of lockdown rules has had some unintended consequences. People who haven’t been getting out in the world are beginning to meet up again. This has led to a few issues… …How do you tell someone that their breath is melting your face? There must be people out there who think that everyone else…
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Six garden herbs that heal

herbal medicine at home

How to grow your own drugs The herb that heals coughs and colds The garden activity that reduces back pain (new research revealed!) It’s unrelenting, isn’t it? No sooner than one global crisis strikes… … another quickly comes along. This time, war in Europe. Amidst the desperately worrying news last weekend, I found myself standing in the garden, away from all the electronic devices. Ok, so I’ll admit that it was a bit chilly in the shade. But when the…
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Prostate Cancer: How your greenhouse can help

Tomato Tomatoes

Why this tradition needs to be supported How March is the month for men Discover three greenhouse plants that everyone needs Todays letter concerns prostate cancer, but first I need to ask you a question… Did you have your pancakes yesterday? It is one of my favourite traditions, and one that I always celebrate. Plainly dressed with honey and lemon, I can easily scoff my way through my share. And anybody else’s too! But it is not all good news,…
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Healthier food: 12 Ways to Make Your Vegetables More Nutritious

boost food nutrients

How to Make Lettuce more Healthy 12 Ways to Boost the Nutritional Power of Everyday Vegetables  Why tinned tomatoes and tinned beans are better for you It is time to rethink our approach to healthier food. Last week I wrote to you about the decline in the nutritional value of fruit and veg. And no, not because of modern farming methods. But because of farming in general. Since the Neolithic age we have selected, bred and modified wild food into…
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Healthy Coffee? Great news at last!

CBD Coffee

Read about the very latest research into coffee drinking Could this daily drink be an answer to common health issues? Find out why you should be changing a daily habit – click here for details “Drinking coffee is good for the heart, a new scientific study suggests.” So began the first sentence in an article in The Sun last week. I must admit that I thought that this was old news. Based upon everything I had been reading for the…
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