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Oct 11: IV Encuentro eco-vegetariano
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Oct 11: IV Encuentro eco-vegetariano
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Natura Málaga – three days of natural, healthy and sustainable living
4th healthy living fair will be held on May 25 – 27. Natura Malaga will have a commercial area, exhibition area and will be offering more than 80 completely free activities. The aim of the fair is to showcase a way of life that is healthy and respectful to the environment. Having established itself as the most important multidisciplinary event of its kind in the area this year will see new features and attractions: celebrating Natura Malaga bike day, there will also be … Continue reading
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Tagged eco fairs, festivals, healthy living, personal development, yoga
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Quality of Life – Give the body a boost
More tales from America this issue, following our Health Detective’s recent sabbatical at Dr. Young’s pH Miracle centre in California. This time, the story of 15 year old Linda, recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, a form of cancer that appears in the lymph nodes. While this has a successful cure rate of over 80% with traditional chemotherapy and radiation, this article shows how complementary care is still critical when people use conventional medicine.
I met Linda in December last year, just after she had finished … Continue reading
Cambridge weight loss
In the early 1960′s Dr Alan Howard developed an interest in overweight and obesity, and began to investigate methods of weight reduction. Together with Dr Ian McLean-Baird of the West Middlesex Hospital, Dr Howard organised a National Symposium on Obesity in 1968, and went on to develop what they regarded as ‘the perfect diet’. What they wanted to achieve was a formula food with the right level of protein to protect lean tissue, the right level of carbohydrate to promote a mild ketosis and eliminate … Continue reading
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A better digestion naturally
Too often we dismiss the embarrassing symptoms of bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea or indigestion and we (over) use anti-acid pills or laxatives. Medications provide a quick fix but can allow the problem to become chronic and sometimes evolve into more serious issues such as IBS, ulcerative colitis or even colon cancer.
In Chinese Medicine, a healthy digestion is considered crucial for your energy levels, immune resistance and overall mood and its use to help these disorders is becoming more common place in Europe.
Paula, a … Continue reading
Shanti Som – Living the best life
Continuing our series on wholesome food from the Shanti Som kitchen we dropped in one evening to try the menu by their talented new chef Gemma Hammond. Shanti Som opened its doors as a boutique hotel, spa and detox centre in the picturesque woods near Monda last summer, and has been building a reputation as a great place to go for meals, therapies, weekend breaks and detox retreats over the past few months. We also asked founder Kezia Jacobsen for some tips on good living … Continue reading
The Chocolate Factory – Mayan Monkey Mijas (mmm……)
Don’t you just love a good story, especially when it involves chocolate? That’s what we found when we paid a visit to the coast’s only chocolate factory in the picturesque village of Mijas. Eli Mcarthy and partner Jason Goodwin have spent the past year on a dream journey learning the craft of artisan chocolate making. It all started on holiday in the Alpujarras when they came across a chocolate shop in Pampaneira. Looking for a new business to launch together they were both immediately taken … Continue reading
Another spark of light
The Spark was created by John Dawson in 1992, a big idea that sprung from personal tragedy, and took root in the West Country. After many years as a labour of love the Spark has evolved into the UK’s biggest, free, ethical quarterly magazine. BBC Bristol described the Spark as “the best of the alternative West”, a compliment that has been proudly stuck on the cover ever since. From a small office, with a tiny core team and a slew of writers orbiting remotely, the … Continue reading
A fistful of festivals
With spring firmly in the air, now is the perfect time to start thinking about events, fairs and festivals and this year alternative Andalucía is blessed with a brace of gatherings for everyone to enjoy wherever they are along the coast. From Nerja to Marbella, 2012 is going to be a great year for getting out and about, finding out what is happening in the eco-holistic world of southern Spain, joining in workshops and classes, enjoying concerts, eating healthy food and exploring some great craft … Continue reading
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Healthy Living and sustainable development all under one roof
Natura Málaga 2012
Natura Málaga, Andalucia’s largest multidisciplinary trade fair for the eco-bio-health sector will host the fourth edition from 25 to 27 May 2012 at the Palacio de Congresos y Ferias (Málaga’s trade and conference centre). Natura Malaga is a space dedicated to providing a commercial opportunity for a wide range of products and services related to healthy living and sustainability. It will also be a space for organic producers, where visitors will be able to buy direct from the farm in the ‘Natural Market’, … Continue reading
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What is Reflexology?
Reflexology, per definition is a holistic treatment. This means that reflexology has the intention of treating not only the physical body, but also the mind and the spirit. The combination of these 3 elements make a person who they really are. What makes a person tick? Their opinions, desires, fears, experiences, and every building block which makes this person act and react in the way they do, creates THIS person. For example, when you are coming up with a cold (physical), it will have an … Continue reading
