May 10, 2016 1:35 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
Karen was exactly the kick start I needed to reassess my nutrition needs and unlock how much better I could feel with a plan that supported me directly. Like most people these days, life is very busy and eating intelligently takes a lot of research and knowledge that I don’t possess nor have the time to research. Karen’s expertise and holistic look at everything surrounding my health and how important nutrition is really opened my eyes and has changed my [...]
May 7, 2016 11:07 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
Tom speaking at an event to help educate others about the living foods lifestyle.
Recovering from chemo and radiation with careful and considered lifestyle and dietary changes is one of the most important things you can do to give the body a fighting chance of being able to combat future cancer. I met Tom Fisher in 2011, when I attended Hippocrates Health Institute, and he had done just that. After finishing chemo he was depleted and very ill. What he [...]
April 28, 2016 2:42 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
After having many health issues I went to visit Karen for some advice. After a thorough and very professional consultation, I was given a programme to follow. The results were fantastic and she has given me new inspiration for my eating habits. I can’t recommend Karen enough. It has not all been easy but definitely worth it and beneficial to my health and wellbeing.
April 15, 2016 11:36 am
Published by KarenAlexander
The five foods below are often forgotten about but have the potential to make a big difference to our health. They might not be your classic comfort foods but just a little of these five, if eaten on a regular basis, can do you the power of good.
1. CHIA SEED
The mighty chia is a complete protein with all the essential amino acids, making it a great source of protein. It contains more calcium than milk and is a source of iron [...]
April 1, 2016 8:08 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
Finding a decent foundation can be a struggle, and when you only want the best ingredients for your skin, this narrows the choice even more. Or so I thought until I discovered Vapour. Goodness I sound like a sales ad, but this foundation is the best I have found.
The brand: Vapour
The ingredients: 70% certified organic with camellia seed oil, sunflower seed oil, castor oil, beeswax, frankincense, vitamin E, pumpkin and papaya complex, evening primrose, silica.
Not tested on animals.
Made using [...]
March 31, 2016 12:15 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
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March 29, 2016 10:06 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
We’ve all been there, you’re seeing a guy and you’re beginning to like him, he’s attentive, seems thoughtful, intelligent and makes you laugh. Then, just when it’s all going well and has the potential to develop into a committed relationship, he suddenly changes. Gone is the charm, the regular contact, the urgency to set up the next date and this is replaced by a kind of aloofness. You begin to wonder if you did something wrong and start to question what has changed? I’ve heard it [...]
March 3, 2016 11:41 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
Soy is everywhere these days and has been touted as a health food that can be used as an alternative to cows milk. Health claims include its ability to regulate hormones, reduce hot flushes during menopause and reduce the risk of breast cancer. But how much of this is based on evidence, and with soy in so many of our foods, are we having too much and in the wrong form?
One of the reasons that soy has been studied [...]
January 27, 2016 11:10 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
Having studied the subject of nutrition for quite some time, I have noticed a lot of judgement that comes from all directions. The media is full of opinions with hundreds of different diets purporting to produce miraculous results that will apparently suit everyone who tries it. Many ‘camps’ don’t seem open to the another way and the idea prevails that one size fits all.
The inspiration for this article came from a social media post comparing two high profile women. [...]
January 8, 2016 5:30 pm
Published by KarenAlexander
The next and final part of my article is all about water filtration. I have attempted to decipher the different kinds of filter systems so you can make the best choice for your needs and budget.
Brita and ZeroWater jugs/pitchers
PROS: Cheap and fits easily into the fridge.
CONS: Brita provides very minimal filtration.
COST: Starts at £19.99 for a Brita (approx $21 in the US) and £55.99 (approx $30 in the US) for a ZeroWater.
A lot of people in the [...]
