A study by academics at St Andrews University concludes that a healthy diet and regular exercise do more to keep you looking atractive than cosmetic surgery.

Dave Perrett’s (Psychologist and author) advice to anyone wanting to make themselves more attractive is to change their lifestyle, rather than have cosmetic surgery or buy expensive clothes and make-up.

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In a study of more than 1,000 people with heart disease, researchers noted a 74% increased risk of cardiovascular events in those with an anxiety disorder.  (Archives of General Psychiatry).

Prevention is better than cure, address your anxiety with an NLP session ~ call me for a chat about the best approach for you.   Or make [...]

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and feel confused by the advice about supplements – book a supplement review with me at my clinic in Hailsham, East Sussex. 

A full nutrition consultation will help you with dietary and supplement advice for fertility, pre-pregnancy, healthy pregnancy and  nutrition for your baby. 

~ Joanna Harper

Stress is thought to raise blood pressure, so it follows that the stress of visiting your doctor can raise your blood pressure. This is known as the “white-coat” effect.  This is discussed in an article on the BBC health website.

If your blood pressure is already high this can result in an even higher reading at [...]

We have often heard the phrase, but what is the science behind it?

Here is an interesting article in Science Daily, looking at laughter, pain tolerance, stress relief and healing.

For your amusement here is a link to a great cartoon, which always raises a chuckle from me.   If you are not familiar with Simon’s Cat, more [...]

60% of elderly people are reported to enter hospital with malnutrition!   As we age appetite decreases,  as does mobility for shopping and cooking for elderly people who are not well supported.

The scientific, celebrity chef Heston Blumental is aiming to tackle hospital food and have recommendations in place by 2012.   He is set to develop a [...]

Taking a break from your desk, or busy day to go outside and walk for 5 minutes can really give you a boost!

An interesting article on BBC health pages discusses this.

Those of you who regularly read my blog will know I get outside every day with my dog.   We love walking on the Downs near Eastbourne, Sussex [...]

I love this poem by Jenny Joseph

Warning !

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter.

I shall sit down on the pavement [...]

My Son has dragged me into the 21st Century and I now have a page on facebook for HEALING POWER OF NATURE.

Become a fan on facebook for regular health news, nutritional therapist tips, naturopathy tips, recipe ideas and updates.   Simply follow this link or type HEALING POWER OF NATURE into the search space at the [...]

Prevention is better than cure.   Its one of the core principles of a Naturopath.

There is increasing research and evidence being made available to link diet and lifestyle to Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

A BBC Health article quote “Latest work in Archives of Neurology shows sticking to a diet rich in nuts, fish and vegetables significantly cuts [...]