Monthly Archives: December 2018

try a tasty stir-fry to remedy winter aches and pains

Posted on December 20, 2018 by The Holistic Gardener

Traditional stir-fry spices are warming and so improve blood circulation and our own pain regulating mechanisms but many of them have a powerful dose of anti-inflammatory or analgesic action. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which is one of the … Continue reading →

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a minute on the lips – how fattening is your lipstick?

Posted on December 15, 2018 by The Holistic Gardener

There is a saying – a cautionary warning to food cravers and dieters; “a minute on the lips – a lifetime on the hips”. But may this idiom extend beyond the chocolate biscuits or that tempting desert to the lipstick … Continue reading →

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a natural approach to nail problems

Posted on December 14, 2018 by The Holistic Gardener

Gardeners, gloves on or not, can be prone to nail problems – here are some cures and tips from my book beauty treatments from the garden Soft nails – Fragile nails can indicate rheumatism, poor diet or poor general health. … Continue reading →

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Quick blitz raw garlic pesto

Posted on December 6, 2018 by The Holistic Gardener

Garlic in our diet is often touted as a cure all, especially to fortify us against winter ills – but cooking it diminishes its healing chemistry, so here is a handy and very tasty way to get your raw on. … Continue reading →

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