CURCUMIN

I heard on the 774 radio channel this morning (8th May 2012)  that at the Lester University in the UK, research is being conducted on the efficacy of curcumin in the fight against bowel and colon cancer. So far they have been getting quite extraordinary and exciting results. Check out the ABC 774 site on the internet for a full report on the latest research on curcumin.

CINNAMON & DIABETES

As my mother has been diagnosed with diabetes and we were talking about this with a friend, the friend mentioned cinnamon as being a very good aid in dealing with this condition. 

This seemed rather odd to me and of course went straight to the internet. To my surprise I discovered a lot of information on exactly this subject. 
 
RESEARCH
The encouraging think about this is that a great deal of research has been done on cinnamon and its usefullness in healing deal with diabetes. 

Not only does cinnamon add a wonderful taste to so many of our recipes, it also adds to our health.

YAM BEANS

A couple of weeks ago at  my fruit & vetable shop I noticed this rather unusual fruit/vegetable I had never seen before. Being a rather curious type I naturally had to ask what it was & what to do with it. The explanation was a little difficult to follow and so I did what we all do these days, went to the internet of course. I found an amazing amount of very interesting information on yam beans! Not least of which how incredibly healthy it is. 

Also very interesting was how much research has been done on this incredibly healthy food. It is jam-packed with vitamins and minerals and I gained the impression that this is a food that perhaps we should all regularly add to our diet for general health and well-being. 
 
The yam bean can be eating raw or cooked, it can be eaten as a fruit or included in savoury dishes. I peeled and cut it and discovered that the flesh is white and raw tastes a cross between perhaps a potatoe and a pear. This may not sound all that appealing at first but I assure you, it is very tasty. Certainly, I thought so. 


I will now have to experiment by using it as a vegetable in main meals. There are a lot of sites on the internet for recipes as well as information on its healthful properties. Just google 'yam bean' and a large number of sites will come up.

HAPPY YAM BEANING!


I would love to hear what you think of this fruit/vegetable. So please add a comment and also share this information around.

CURCUMIN

I came across this gem the other day via a forum I am on, NICABM, and followed it up on Google. 

it would appear that curcumin from Tumeric has amazing health properties. Curcumin has been extensively scientifically researched and is now available in capsule form. If you are not into taking supplements, then adding Tumeric to your cooking would be a good way to go. 

Tumeric is a wonderful, deep yellow/orange spice that is added to curry and has been used by the Indians in their cooking for thousands of years. I have been using Tumeric in cooking for years and add it to soups, stews and and any other dishes that seem appropriate. It adds a wonderful flavour to sauces as well. 

One of the gifts I like to give my clients who see me for weight reduction, is to give them permission to enjoy food again. When we can incorporate such a wonderful spice as Tumeric into our cooking, it both increases taste and at the same time is good for our health. What could be more wonderful than that? 

Check out this website on curcumin. http://www.turmeric-curcumin.com/

Elke

NEW HYPNOBIRTHING® COURSE STARTING 26TH MAY 2012
I am starting a new Hypnobirthing® course on Saturday 26th May at 2.00 pm at my centre. 

The address is Suite 8, 13-15 Chandler Road Boronia and the phone number is -

                9739 8787 or 0409 514 878.

The course is for women from their 26th week of pregnancy and their birthing companion. 

It comprises 5 x 2 - 2½ hour sessions.

Number of couples is limited so get in early to secure your place. 

However,  if you would prefer a private course, and/or you are shortly at the 26th week of pregancy and would therefore like to do the course earlier, that can be arranged. 

Perhaps you have some friends who are also pregnant and you might like to organise a Hypnobirthing® group to do the course with. Whatever your needs, I will do my best to accommodate you and your birthing companion. 

Please look at my website for further information - www.peacehavenhypnotherapy.com.au 

A LABOUR & HYPNOBIRTHING® STORY

I recently received a story from the Hypnobirthing® Institute about a mother in England who had done the Hypnobirthing® course. 

Her surges had started and she was on her way to the hospital with her husband. She settled in to await the birth of her new baby and then received news that their other child was in another hospital having sustained an injury. The mother and her husband left the labour ward to visit their child and stayed with him as long as was necessary and then returned to the other hospital to finally await the birth of this baby. 


The remarkable aspect of this story is that the mother stayed absolutely calm throughout this drama and the eventual birth was calm, gentle and with a minimum of discomfort. 


She is certain that the Hypnobirthing® techniques she and her husband had learned helped her to maintain an inner serenity and balance throughout this very difficult time and was thus able to provide a loving and peaceful birthing for herself and her baby.


Please visit www.peacehavenhypnotherapy.com.au and check out the 'Labour, Birth & Hypnotherapy®' page for further information on the Hypnobirthing® Course. 


Or call Elke on 9739 8787, 0409 514 878

EFFECTS OF FAST FOODS ON TODDLERS
I recently came across this information as part of research done on the effects of fast food on toddlers. Effects are:


tooth decay, iron deficiency, ricketts, future heart disease, can slow growth


Given that we live in an affluent society where quality fresh food is readily available, we owe it to our children to ensure that we provide them with the best food we can afford to ensure their good health for the future. 

Did you know that when children are presented with new food it takes about 16 presentations to get them to like it and become familiar with it?