Top food to fuel your mood

Below is a good article that comes from the site of one of my course lecturers, Dr Daniel Amen. It provides a good understanding of the strong link between food and mood. There is a saying in Traditional Chinese medicine that goes, “Never eat when you are angry, upset, or in a state of emotional…

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Tofu Scramble

This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan and Nut-Free Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu 2-3 teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon turmeric 1 red onion, chopped ½ red bell pepper, chopped 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon vinegar (umeboshi, apple cider etc) Dash of black…

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Anti-Carb Diets

Anti-Carb diets consist of consuming a high amount of protein and fats, but virtually no carbohydrates. This way of eating forces the body into ketosis, where the liver converts fats into fatty acids and ketones, a by-product of fat metabolism, to be used as the primary fuel source instead of glucose. Generally, rapid weight loss occurs…

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HiMyDr International Clinic – Grand Opening

The HiMyDr International Clinic opening ceremony will take place on Saturday May 9th 2015 from 09:30-12:30. Please put the date in your diary and come and show your support. It will be the first ever international clinic in Zhuhai that’s actually run by international health professionals! See www.HiMyDoctor.com for a detailed schedule of the day’s events. From…

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Primary food – is what you eat really that important?

Nutrition is a secondary source of energy. Primary foods, or non-food sources of nourishment, are what really fuel us. As children, we all lived on primary food. Lovers thrive on the pure bliss and peace they are experiencing, while passionate entrepreneurs are fueled by their work. The excitement and rapture of daily life can feed…

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Genes load the gun

“Only 3 to 5% of all diseases are genetic based. That means over 95% of ALL sickness, symptoms, and diseases are lifestyle caused. Everyday I hear someone say “Oh well, my Dad has heart issues, so I guess I will too…” or “Everyone in my family has (fill in the blank)…”. This belief system is…

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What’s the healthiest way to calm your baby?

Following the birth of our beautiful second son Jasper, I thought this article and study was quite interesting. If you are feeling stressed and need to calm down how about just jumping into your mums arms! Researchers show that human babies and mouse pups alike automatically and deeply relax when they are carried Parents know…

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Soothing Vegetable Juice

This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Nut-Free Prep Time: 10-15 minutes Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes Serves: 3-4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup carrot 1/4 cup cabbage 1/4 cup pumpkin or squash 1/4 cup large onion Directions: Grate or finely cut the vegetables. Add 4 cups water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce…

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Anti-Aging Diets

Aging is a natural part of life, and many people are interested in prolonging their health and looks, especially as we begin to live longer and longer. The good news is that there is a strong link between a healthy diet and the prevention of age related diseases. Anti-aging diets have become increasingly popular as 7…

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Meet our new Family Doctors

To all Zhuhai Friends, Families, Parents & Children, Although our new international medical clinic has not officially opened, I would like to start to introduce our new international family doctors to you and our local community. From now until we officially open in May 2015 you are all welcome to a FREE first consultation with…

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