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Slow the Greying process

29/6/2022

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Have you ever wondered if you could slow down the greying process with your hair?   The good news is yes.
 
Grey hair is the result of the hair follicle not getting the nutrients it needs to produce the colour in the hair, so the hair ends up grey or white.
 
We often see after a severe illness or shock the hair loses it colour quicker than before.  This is because the person is either not eating as well as they were, or their absorption of nutrients has been affected.  Therefore, seeking the advice of a qualified nutritional therapist or herbalist is a quicker and more effective way to get the right results for you.
 
Grey hair has been found to be lacking copper, whereas white hair has been found to be lacking antioxidants, that’s not to say you don’t need both.  The best way to reduce the risk of premature greying is a diet high in nutrients and a strong digestive and cardiovascular system.  This means eating a healthy balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, beans, grains, and good quality animal protein.  Reducing the amount of processed foods you eat. 
 
There are several reasons why hair goes grey/white but the main areas you are looking at are:
  • feed the hair follicles 
  • improve blood flow to the hair follicles 
  • improve the gut absorption 
 
In Ayurvedic medicine there is a herb thought to reverse the greying process and restore your natural colour- Amla - Indian gooseberry, this herbs main use is to stimulate digestion so you can see how it’s all about what goodness gets absorbed and how efficiently it gets transported to where it’s needed
 
As with any nutritional or herbal advice always check for contraindications if you are on medication or managing a disease.
 
 
 
 
 
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Vitamin Sea

23/6/2022

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How lucky are we that we live on an Island!!  We are never that far from the sea.  The beach is my happy place is not just a saying to me, it resonates to my core.  Since I can remember I have always loved being near water especially the sea, maybe it’s my being a Pisces, maybe I was just born a water baby or maybe something in me recognised the healing properties of the ocean form a young age.
 
So why is the seaside to rejuvenating?
  • Crashing waves – believe it or not there is science to this.  The crashing waves create negative ions in the air which have a positive effect on our health
  • Sounds of the sea – it’s like a meditation, the rhythmic sounds, the stillness.
  • Fresh air – I am so lucky to live near so many amazing beaches, Old Head, Silver strand, Keel, Mulranny etc. All of these beaches are in relatively unspoilt spots.  Very little traffic or industrial pollutions so the air is clean.  
  • Sea swimming – we have seen a big resurgence in sea swimming since covid, lockdowns and travel restrictions.  The good thing about this is it has huge health benefits.  Not least that it is a water therapy, but the cold stimulates the body and helps the circulation, immune system, respiratory system, lymphatic system and more.
  • Wave watching – again it’s the hypnotic meditative effect. It allow s the body to switch off the stress reaction of the sympathetic nervous system and switch on the parasympathetic nervous system for some deep relaxation and stress reduction.
So the next time you go to the beach, do me a favour!  Take in a deep breath, close your eyes and listen to the waves and then take a dip in the ocean, even if it’s just your toes.  You’ll feel much better for it.
 
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Did covid disrupt your taste and smell??

12/6/2022

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Parosmia – causing food to taste like trash.  Many of us have continued to suffer with parasomnia since having covid at some point in the last 2 years.  Many tastes and smells have returned but some are still lingering.
 
The most common foods that have changed with post covid parosmia are:
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Eggs
  • Fried foods
  • Meat
  • Coffee
 
Your smell can also be affected.  You may be experiencing a distorted smell with the following:
  • Cleaning chemicals
  • Flowers
  • Perfume
  • Toothpaste
 
What causes parosmia?  It’s basically when the nerve fibres in the nasal cavity that carry signals to the olfactory nerve are damaged.   Our sense of taste is linked to our sense of smell; therefore taste is also affected.  Parosmia was quite rare before covid so we did not talk much about it before.
 
So what can you do to live with or improve your parosmia?
  • Eat foods at room temperature
  • Avoid fried foods and meat
  • Reduce the number of foods that taste bad right now
  • Smell training (using specific scents to retrigger the nerves to the olfactory nerve – scents like: lemon, eucalyptus, cloves, rose, essential oils work well for this.  Sniff the oil for 20 seconds, either from the bottle or pour a few drops in a jar and inhale from there) I would go on from there to smelling anything that would be fresh or zesty or fragrant – start smelling lemons, limes, oranges, flowers, kitchen herbs etc.
 
The general consensus is that your brain will eventually correct the problem, but it can take a long time, so in the meantime try some of these suggestions to speed up that process.
 
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    Carina Kennedy was formerly a Nurse, now a Nutritional Therapist and Herbalist living in the west of Ireland.  Her passion is food, health and teaching clients to gain control of their life with simple techniques.

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