Health
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Wellbeing talks go online for Mental Health Awareness Week
A new series of free wellbeing webinars has been launched to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (18th to 24th May). The online talks are hosted by Ellen Mary, an expert in wellbeing and in particular how nature and gardening can…
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Enjoy the health benefits of growing your own (and eating it!)
We’re not eating enough of our greens… but men can improve their health with a spot of gardening, separate reports say The NHS annual Health Survey (2018) published December 2019 reveals that nearly two-thirds of us are ignoring the health…
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School kids kick start healthy holidays with some gardening
Southern Housing Group’s Community Connectors organised a “school breakout fun day” for residents and neighbours of Bunker’s Hill A group of local schoolchildren, many of whom live in Bunker’s Hill, which is managed by Southern Housing Group, decided to do…
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Improving your health with gardening
Journalist Ella Hendrix explains how gardening help to alleviate the stresses and strains of modern living There is a lot happening in the world at the moment, and it can sometimes be a little overwhelming and difficult to escape from.…
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Soil health with Fulvic Bio
Natural soil conditioner presented for the smaller user and hobby gardener. Gardeners who are serious about improving the health of their soil as a means to better vegetables and flowers can improve the uptake of nutrients and minerals with fulvic…
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Ten reasons why gardening is good for your health
From improving our immune system to encouraging us to live in the moment, everyday gardening tasks can have a surprisingly positive impact. The team behind garden retailer GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have compiled a list of 10 reasons why more people should take…
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Eat fruit and veg “for a healthy glow
Yet another reason to enjoy tomatoes. People who eat higher amounts of fruit and vegetables are perceived as having more attractive skin than those who are merely suntanned, a new study has found. Research from the University of Newcastle in…
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BLACK QUINOA & BROCCOLI BOWL WITH TOFU
You just feel healthy eating this colourful dish, full of textures and plenty of bite. If you can’t find black quinoa, substitute with regular white quinoa. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 1 large onion,…
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Say Goodbye to Aches & Pains
New infographic gives gardeners tips on how to relieve their aches and pains The English weather is unpredictable at the best of times but when we enter this time of year the first bit of sunshine we get we head…
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New berry on the block
There’s a new #berry on the block this #strawberry season, with extra #health benefits. This unique, almost black strawberry called Nerina is packed with health-giving antioxidants in form of polyphenols and vitamins. However, you will not find it in punnets…
