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Sunrise
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Sunshine on my shoulders… Part 3

Spring is on its way, the days are getting longer, the daffodils are starting to flower and there’s now a warmth in the sun. So it’s nearly time to replace the vitamin D supplements for the real thing – sunshine! My previous blog (Sunshine on my Shoulders – pt 1) discussed why vitamin D is…

Smoothies
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‘That Sugar Film’ – the talk of the town

I was back visiting Australia last month and all my friends were talking about this new movie – ‘That Sugar Film’ by Damon Gameau. The message was so shocking to them that most of them had immediately started a low sugar diet. Now the movie is coming to the UK… So what is the film…

Raw Horizons Wellbeing Retreat
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Concept Statement – Raw Horizons

Below is the original Concept Statement from which we launched The Retreat at Split Farthing Hall in our lovely restored home in beautiful North Yorkshire. A well-being retreat for mind, body & soul focussing on empowering individuals to reclaim their life, health and vitality. By providing an elegant, luxurious, peaceful and safe environment we enable…

Lipitor

Statins – The Basics

References: http://www.westonaprice.org/, http://www.spacedoc.net/, Dr Malcolm Kendrick The statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are a class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels. The first results can be seen after one week of use and the effect is maximal after four to six weeks. Different statins: Lovastatin Fluvastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin – Zocor – available over the counter…