Welcome to our latest news.  The gardens are flourishing with plenty of rain and if you enjoy watching stormy skies you have already enjoyed a visual feast with more to come as winter rolls on.

Winter can make some people feel a bit blue so we are giving you our top suggestions for preventing the winter doldrums. Also you would have heard about Omega-3 fats and how fabulous they are. We are making life a little simpler for you with our handy checklist. Read on to see if you might need some extra Omega-3s in your diet.

Jan & Pamela

During the winter months it is easier for some of us to feel a bit down, sad, low in energy and lacking in motivation.  Diet, exercise and nutrients are especially important when it comes to your mood. Here we recommend some mood lifting tips to prevent that "low" feeling you may experience during the darker, cold months of the year. If you still feel you are struggling after implementing these suggestions then come in for a consult as we have some very effective natural remedies for feeling down or depressed. And, it is important to investigate the causes in case there is an underlying condition. In the meantime here are our tips. 

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 Omega 3s have been in the press a lot lately and for good reason. Omega 3s include EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). You might be more familiar with EPA and DHA such as in omega-3 supplements. Many studies recently have shown great health benefits of omega-3s for reducing symptoms in depression, asthma, dementia, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, heart disease, skin problems such as eczema and arthritis.

Good food sources of omega-3s include salmon, ocean trout, swordfish, herrings, mackerel, sardines, tuna, linseeds, walnuts and soy beans. Have a read of our handy checklist to see if you need more omega-3s in your diet.

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