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Mushrooms – The Superfood you Didn’t Know you Needed
Mushrooms and the world of fungi can be an overlooked area when it comes to wanting to add healthy and nutritious food into our diet. Yet they are packed full of goodness and are extremely versatile to cook with. It doesn’t take too much imagination to find ways of adding these little toadstools into your diet. What’s the scoop with mushrooms? First off, mushrooms are a highly nutrient dense food that are also low in calories, double win! They are also an excellent source of protein, fibre, vitamins such as vitamin D and B vitamins, and minerals such as selenium and potassium. In addition to their impressive nutrient profile,…
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Is holistic health and wellbeing right for you?
An increasing number of people are embracing holistic health services now more than ever. The pandemic has highlighted the need to maintain good health, address certain health issues or generally work on boosting the immune system. Healthcare needs to move more towards a patient centred approach as opposed to the current symptom centred model that does not address the needs of the patient holistically. While conventional healthcare practices are essential for acute and in emergency situations, there are other options for long standing and chronic conditions. Here are some case studies which demonstrate how a holistic approach changed patients’ lives. Female, aged 32 – upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms for…
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Read about Linda’s inspirational story, from receiving a cancer diagnosis, to thriving to now helping others
Linda Curtis, a Holistic Room practitioner talks about her journey from being diagnosed with cancer, healing and now using her knowledge and experience to help others who are going through their own cancer journeys. What was your life like before you were diagnosed with Thyroid cancer? I was very emotional prior to being diagnosed and struggled for years with gut troubles and anxiety, not knowing that this very well could have been attributed to a ‘faulty thyroid’. I had always been a fairly healthy eater but always seemed to struggle with bloating as mentioned. What was your emotional state like when you received the diagnosis? When I received the…
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Practitioner Spotlight – Linda Curtis @ Holistically Happy You – Holistic Health Coaching – London
What therapies do you practice? Holistic Health coaching with a focus on healthy nourishment through the exploration of plant-based foods. What led you to do what you do? I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2014 and it changed the course of my life. I became plant based in 2015 and then the rest is history! What’s the best thing about doing the work you do? I love helping others and helping to provide them with hope and excitement about nourishing healthy foods. To find out more about Linda and how she can help you, visit her listing and contact her here. Are you ready…
