Ancient wisdom
I just love ancient wisdom. An example that I often quote is from the ‘Charaka Samhita’, the oldest and most authoritative written...
A to Z of what's hot/trending in health
Avacado oil: this wonderful tasting oil is a very worthy rival to olive oil. Some say it is even better for you. It is rich in oleic...
Seven essentials of weight management
For those of you who have been following Maria’s blog in the past three months you will see that the process of gaining health, whilst...
Reflexology: it's got to be good for you
Is reflexology as good as people say it is? The answer I give every time is yes, but even I was surprised by the positive research...
Seventh Principle: Appropriate Exercise
Read below on what I wrote about principle seven, ‘Appropriate Exercise’ in 'Journeys Back to Health’ in 2006, and the update for 2016:...
Sixth Principle: Good fats
This was written in my book 'Journeys Back to Health' in 2006. Read through then see my current thoughts for 2016.... The fat in our diet...
Fifth Principle: Nutritional Change
I wrote this in my book ‘Journeys Back to Health’ in 2006. Read it through first and then my final current day comments at the bottom:...
Fourth principle: support of friends and family
‘How hard is it to get well on your own with zero emotional input and support from others? I would have to say it is very difficult, and...
Third principle: Self responsibility for getting well
‘Who is in charge of your healing? Is it the doctor, naturopath or specialist? Ultimately it has to be you! Health professionals are...
Second principle: Rest and recuperation
The second necessary principle to getting well is ‘Rest and recuperation’. This is an extract from my book ‘Journeys Back to Health’...