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The name “Avocado” in Aztec is ahuacatl, meaning testicle, which is in reference to the shape. The Avocado is a fruit from the flowering plant family of Lauraceae. With over 80 varieties of Avocados the most common one is the Hass; mainly due to the fact that it is available year round. The original tree of the...

Indian Amla/Gooseberry is a tree that grows in the Middle East and India. The Amla/Gooseberry has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Still today people use the fruit of the tree for making medicines. Amla is known as Gooseberry,Phyllanthus Emblica, Emblic, Emblic Myrobalan, and Dhatrik. Most people are most familiar with the...

On their own, essential oils cannot cure depression; however utilizing essential oils in the form of aromatherapy can certainly help ease the symptoms. Most essential oils have a relaxing and calming effect. Dealing with depression can be very difficult. Any relief that can be had to help the depression that seem less intrusive is a great...

Spearmint essential oil is extracted from the Mentha spicata, a herbaceous perennial rhizome plant with hairy leaves and stem. The leaves are roughly 5-9 cm long and are characteristically pointed and serrated, giving the plant its name. As with other members of the mint family, the stalk has a decidedly square look to it. A number of hybrids...

Have you ever stopped to consider that your body functions in a similar way to an engine? We need to understand that just like an engine, our individual biological body engines need to be looked after properly on a regular basis. It’s just as important to look after the internal workings if we want to...

Mandy sounded pretty desperate on the phone ‘Look, I’ll be straight with you. I need to lose a stone before christmas.’ she said. ‘Do you think you can help?’ ‘Well, I’ve helped many people with weight issues. What are your particular issues around food?’ I asked. ‘Trouble is, I start out ok but just seem...