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Get your winter vitamins with sprouted beans and seeds

Sprouting can be a simple, delicious way to get essential vitamins during throughout the winter

So you want to be happy? Here’s how…

Dr Mark Atkinson on the four key ways we can develop and maintain true happiness – and as a result better health

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Programmed to be Fat?

Can exposure to man-made chemicals make us gain weight? Scientists say the answer is yes

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Five a day without pesticides

A large proportion of fruit and vegetables contain significant levels of pesticide residues – here’s our rundown of the worst offenders

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Healing with the seasons: Winter

A traditional Chinese medicine view on seasonal health and vitality for the winter months.

Lavender – the essential oil for every home

Lavender – one of the first and most versatile essential oils – has multiple benefits including treating anxiety and insomnia

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Organic wine – flavourful, healthful, ethical

Organic wine is becoming a popular choice amongst health conscious people who want to enjoy life without trashing the planet

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Antibiotic alternatives – your 12-point plan

It’s time to kick the antibiotic habit and find better, more natural, ways of managing our day-to-day health

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Helping your body to deal with stress

Tension that builds up in your body can cause numerous health problems. Here’s two therapies that can help.

Brrrring it on! Staying well in the winter

Winter draws on…here’s some great tips for keeping healthy and well as days darken and the weather turns cold