Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Clinic, Boquete, Panama We all know that garlic is good for us. The Ancient Egyptians gave garlic to their labourers to give them strength to build the pyramids. The Roman gave garlic to their soldiers for strength in battle. During both World Wars, before the widespread availability...
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Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic, Boquete, Panama Stir-frying is a really quick, tasty and a healthy way of eating vegetables. The steel wok with high sides and rounded bottom is not very efficient when used on modern cooker/stove top. Slow uneven cooking results, not ideal. The best type of wok is...
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Stop to think for one moment, do you chew your food properly? Most of us gulp our food down without giving it much thought. Chewing is extremely important. Chewing food will enable us to a) really taste our food b) improve digestion c) feel full sooner Change habits of a life time. Do not eat - a)...
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Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic, Boquete, Panama Soda Bubbles Generally speaking these drinks are very high in sugar and huge amounts rush straight into the blood stream causing our blood sugar levels to rise too sharply. This affect is amplified if the carbonated drink also contains caffeine. These drinks can be...
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Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Wellness Clinic, Boquete, Panama that are very helpful in the fight against deterioration, aging, and wrinkling. 1) Borojo This highly nutritious fruit is known in Columbia and Panama as “The Natural Viagra”. However, it can be consumed by both men and women for its many other medicinal properties....
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Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic, Boquete, Panama You are probably thinking that in this day and age of plenty, malnutrition can hardly be possible, that only happens in third world countries. Deficiencies have been well documented in our affluent societies. Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances and/or excesses (like sugar). Symptoms of...
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Sonia Jones from the Haven Spa and health Clinic, Boquete, Panama this is a continuation of the article First Ten Tips – Health on a Budget 1) Getting together with 3 to 4 friends, to share the cost of buying things in bulk, this is a very good way of cutting costs. The difference in the...
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Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic, Boquete, Panama I have heard many times over the years, that it is impossible to be healthy on a tight budget. This is a misconception. It does however take a little more thinking about and a bit more work and time. Convenience foods are...
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Too many negative thoughts can seriously affect our health, and speed up ageing. Write Down all your negative thoughts and see how you can change them. For example – the children have left home, but you can turn this negative thought it into a positive one – you now have more time and more...
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Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic , Boquete, Panama 1) Generally, we should be eating natural foods, as close as nature intended. We should be eating foods that provide us with the maximum of nutrients, foods that are easy to digest and work in harmony with our bodies....
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