by Kate Wood of Raw Living and Raw Magic in Brighton.
Raw foods have a long and venerable history, dating right back to Biblical times. In The Essene Gospel of Peace, a reputedly overlooked book of the Bible, Jesus advocates eating raw foods.
by organic caterer Sonya Meagor
When I cook for family and friends I always check where my produce comes from, and avoid completely anything that has been intensively farmed, or has been flown halfway across the world to get to me. This philosophy is exactly the same when I source my produce for a client of Eco-Cuisine. Coming originally from Cornwall, I still retain strong links to the county and source most of my meat and fish from there - the meat coming from a National Trust farm near Fowey and the fish coming mostly from Newlyn or St Mawes.
By Jessica Ovett BSc (Hons) Ost. Med., osteopath based at Muswell Healing Arts in N10 and The Hillside Practice in NW5.
Back pain sufferers are often advised to exercise and keep moving. But how do you know what is the most suitable form of exercise for your particular problem? Should you jog, swim or do Pilates? Are certain stretches useful, relevant or likely to cause more pain?
By Liz Bygrave of Healthy Sweet Treats
Ordinary chocolate has its share of antioxidants but can hardly be classed as a super food. However, raw chocolate, also known as ‘cacao’, is one of the most antioxidant rich foods on the planet, providing almost four times as many antioxidants as normal chocolate. And it tastes just as good!
Provided by Just Natural, the organic health food shop on Park Road, N8.
By Liz Bygrave
This soup takes five minutes to make, so it’s a great recipe for cold winter days when you’re chilled to the bone and need something quick to warm you up.
by Liz Bygrave
If you want an environmentally-friendly detergent that actually works, look no further than soap nuts. Sustainably harvested in India and Nepal, these sticky shells are a traditional laundry agent in these countries. They contain saponin, a natural detergent, causing them to create suds when they come into contact with water.
By Susie Helme, garden designer.
Bet you were surprised to see to see your lawn recover after the summer drought! I was. With these autumn downpours, grass has proven its resilience and is greening up with a vengeance. But take a close-up look. Especially around the edges giving onto the borders, a lot of that beautiful green you’re looking at is actually moss.
By Liz Bygrave CTha, Muswell Hill-based natural health practitioner
Learn how The BioEnergiser D-Tox Foot Spa could have you dancing to work in the morning. By Liz Bygrave CTha, Muswell Hill based natural healthy therapist.
by Victoria Worsley
Developed by Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-84), an eminent physicist who also helped introduce Judo to Europe, The Feldenkrais Method is beginning to find its place as one of the most effective methods in the field of movement and body/mind or ’somatic’ learning.