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Look after your body this Spring
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, if you are exercising and still not able to lose body fat or weight, why not consider having a Nutritionist look over your diet? A Nutritionist can identify what may be missing from your diet and identify areas of imbalances which are...
Serrapeptase: The miracle enzyme
Recently a certain enzyme called Serrapeptase has been cropping up a lot in conversation. I have been researching it and have found information that correlates well and although I have not taken it yet myself, I am amazed of its supposed benefits. I am collating my...
Have a Happy Healthy February
February is the perfect month to continue with our health goals and lifestyle changes and even begin health changes that have been put off. January was the month of transition and reflection where many of you have begun evaluating your diets and trying to shape up...
Meditate to slow down wrinkle formation
Not everyone cherishes the wrinkles and lines on their face. We know that adequate hydration, sufficient sleep, reducing smoking, and eating foods rich in anti-oxidants can slow down and prevent wrinkle formation. Hooray! Recently I was pondering on how stress can...
Post festive detox – save £10.00 on your 1st session
If you would like an energy boost, clear skin, shiny hair, clear thinking, improved sleep and weight loss then why not book a session of nutritional therapy? You will enjoy these benefits and much more. Put your self first and enjoy my tailor made post festive detox...
Watercress- the King of the Veggies
There are many superfoods, and each season a new one is touted to have more antioxidants than the next one. For a while now Kale has topped the charts...not music but antioxidant chart! A study published this year in 2014 by: Di Noia J. (Defining Powerhouse Fruits and...
Milk Paradox
There is a lot of research surrounding the negative effects of milk consumption to health and bone health especially. I meet countless individuals who are intolerant to milk. Many cannot digest the milk sugar lactose. Others experience an allergic reaction and the...
Client of the Month
A special congratulations to my client Vivi who signed up to Synergy Nutrition's kick start weight loss package in June this year. Vivi has remained dedicated to her weight goals and her diet I have to say is pretty much perfect! This is a delight for any...
Eat Cake and still lose weight? Yes Indeed
If you have been trying to lose weight and are fed up of depriving yourself of some indulgent treats that conjures up feelings of guilt and makes you think- a moment on the lips and a lifetime on the hips... then maybe you need to look at the relationship you have...
Eat Smart & control your hunger as easy as 1 2 3
The mechanisms of hunger and appetite are fascinating and its only in the last few years that I myself have found the best way to manage one's appetite. You can read countless books and go on these so called weight loss diets to reduce or control your appetite, so you...
MARVELOUS MONDAY
Whether the Monday blues are a myth or not; many of you experience it and for some the feeling can start from Sunday afternoon as some of you start fretting about the day next ahead. Some tips below from Synergy Nutrition to ensure your Monday is as marvelous...
OPTIMUM LIVER HEALTH
In general, most people do not think about their liver until it malfunctions. The liver’s functioning does not really decrease with age, so in the absence of disease, it should work optimally right into very old age helping to keep all body systems functioning...
Did YOU KNOW…?
There are 0 vitamins & minerals in sugar 2% of people maintain a 20lb weight loss 2.7% of men & women were obese in the UK in 1972 Olive oil has 9 times the saturated fat of pork Obesity rates for women in the UK increased 10 fold between 1972 & 1999...
Balancing Body Chemistry with Nutritional Therapy
Balancing Body Chemistry with Nutritional Therapy Healthy individuals ideally should have a blood PH which is alkaline and close to pH 7.4. In naturopathy nutrition we believe health problems arise when the body is in an acidic state. The pH of the human digestive...
Erase the Stretch Marks
If you are one of the 70% of women who has stretch marks did you know what you eat can speed up the healing of them. Here's the lowdown on what's behind stretch marks.... Skin can handle slight changes in shape, but when it stretches a lot in a short space of time -...
Apple + Chocolate= Autumn Antioxidant delight
I love Autumn! The changing colours of the leaves, sweet potatos, carrots and vegetable soups and celebrating Halloween and the festival of lights Diwali! In the spirit of autumn I have been making many chocolate apples. They are easy peasy, quick and fun to make. I...
CHIA-tastic!
Whose heard of Chia? I'd be surprised if you have not as they are hot press at the moment! I first heard about chia seeds back in 2009 and to be honest I was unsure how to use them and what to do with them. I did not see what the big hoo- ha was about them as...
The heart is like a flower
This is a beautiful message about Opening our Hearts: The heart is like a flower - unless it is open it cannot release its fragrance into the world. The fragrance of the heart is made up of the qualities and virtues of our spirit. Most of us have learned how to keep...
Shape up this summer with your personalised Diet MOT
Summer is finally here and the weather is hot! Now is the perfect time to make new changes, set new goals and to get fitter and healthier. Shape up this summer with your personalised Diet MOT. Book 35 minute MOT today with senior nutritionist Sonal and save £10.00....
Every little helps…..for our planet!
Monday 20th May 2013: The chief executive of Tesco, Philip Clarke is to launch a major campaign against food waste this week. In the UK, it is estimated that the average family wastes nearly £700 a year by throwing out food they do not eat. Which is a lot of money...
Treat yourself this May to a Wonderful Indian Head Massage
Stress & anger can create tension which shows up as a stiff neck, shoulders, eye strain and can also hair loss. Why not treat yourself this month to a wonderful Indian Head Massage ywhich unknots blockages, calms the spirit and promote relaxation. An Indian Head...
Strong Healthy Bones
Without our bones we would all be like jelly! Our bones serve us many functions. They help us move, provide internal structure, protecting our heart, lungs, and brain from injury. In addition they are also a storehouse for vital minerals that help us live. Bone Mass...
Are your parts functioning?
For a car to run and drive efficiently, ideally needs all its parts to be functioning. So lets uncannily compare the human body to that of a car: • Engine - Mitochondria • Fuel - Diet • Oxygen - Lungs • Accelerator pedal - Thyroid gland • Gear box - Adrenal...
Honey honey, MANUKA honey
Honey is one of man’s earliest foods and was valued throughout numerous civilisations. Arcaeologists discovered honey comb in Egypt that were buried with the pharaohs in their tombs- and the honey was preserved well and still edible! The old Testament describes Israel...
A healthy meal post workout
Read the article below from the Eastern Eye newspaper, to find my comments along with the footballers on why a curry dish can be a healthy meal post workout. Eastern eye- 5th April_13_page3
Boost your Mood
Wouldn’t it be great to have a good mood all the time? How is this possible I hear you asking. The weather's still cold! One simple way to boost your mood is by incorporating foods containing the amino acid tryptophan such include: mung beans, lobster, turkey,...
Get minty with peppermint
Peppermint has been used for thousands of years to soothe the digestive system. Peppermint is a natural hybrid of spearmint (common flavour found in toothpaste and chewing gum) and watermint (mentha aquatica). The crossing of the two species resulted in a herb that...
Improve your eyeSIGHT with the right nutrients
Commonly described as the gateway into the soul our eyes allow us to experience colours, flowers, words, pictures, faces, animals, food, trees, and lots more. The eyes are also useful diagnostic structures that tell us a lot about our general health. Regular eye...
Gold Star to John O’Mahony
It absolutely delights me when I see a healthy pack lunch and when people prepare and cook meals themselves. John an electrical project manager and Arsenal FC Steward from London always brings in healthy pack lunches to work. It is a rare sight for me, when the...
Raynaud’s awareness month
February is Raynaud's awareness month. Approximately 10 million people* in the UK suffer from a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome. This is a heightened sensitivity to the cold with some experiencing discomfort all year around. Exposure to the cold causes the...
Winter Warmth with Synergy Nutrition
In winter the body uses energy to keep you warm. You may notice that you feel hungrier than you did in summer. Your body heats itself by burning calories and if you haven not been eating much, you will have little energy to burn for warmth. A ready to eat salad with a...
The top four reasons why diets fail
Losing weight is one of the top resolutions made every year, yet only a small percent of people achieve successful weight-loss and maintenance. The four common reasons why it can be hard to lose weight on diets are below. Of course there are many other reasons...
Black Cumin Oil may boost immune system health
(Article from NaturalNews.com) According to Dr. Gary Null of the Progressive Radio Network, "Black cumin oil is probably the single most important oil you can put in your system. Every time you take black cumin you are stimulating your immune system to fight on your...
A Happy Healthy 2013
Synergy Nutrition Wishes Everyone a very Happy New Year. May this new year bring you good health and happiness. Everyone talks about good health, being healthy. I ask you what does the term HEALTH mean to you? Take a minute or two to reflect on this....... For...
Raspberry Ketones
There seems to be a hype on taking Raspberry ketone supplements for weight loss which has been started in the states. I have been asked about this by both men and women. After researching this further I have found out that there is a lack of substantial...
Breathe deep and well to live full
Abdominal Breathing (Tanden Breathing) In a sense, most of us breathe incorrectly. Even when someone tells you to take a deep breath, you probably only inhale into the upper part of your lungs. This does not allow your body to get the maximum amount of oxygen into...
Food for thought
In today's news: More fruit and vegetables are to be added to ready meals in a new drive to help people eat more healthily. In my opinion, there are other ways to encourage individuals to eat healthy instead of encouraging people to opt for ready made meals and fast...
November Nutrition Express Advice Service
I love this time of year. The autumn colours of November look beautiful and shops are filling up with glitter and sparkles for the upcoming festive period. It is also a busy time of year for many of you in the run up to Christmas. I am offering 30 minute express...