A New Human: A new species of Human?
As I have suggested in previous articles under the heading ‘A New Human’ – the evolution of mankind has now[…]
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A New Human: Evolution in the 21st Century
Its almost as if we are living in ‘The Second Age of Babel’ where everyone is speaking a different language[…]
Read moreA New Human: Homo Sapiens should be renamed.
All humans are included under the umbrella species of ‘Homo Sapiens’, ironically with Sapiens meaning ‘The Wise Ones’. The Wise[…]
Read moreA New Human: The Cassandra Syndrome
“Many environmentalists have predicted looming environmental catastrophes including climate change, rise in sea levels, irreversible pollution, and an impending collapse[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: nature’s remedies
Some of Nature’s Remedies What follows are over 40 simple ‘first-aid’ recipes for using your natural first-aid and health kit.[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: the tools of herbalism
Herbalist’s Tools Treatments and remedies with foodstuffs take several forms and it is often in your interest to make your[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: Make your own greenhouse
The DIY Greenhouse If you have cash to spare you can of course, just buy a greenhouse. You will find[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: 12 ways to grow your own
Grow your own herbs A supply of fresh herb is essential for both culinary and medicinal use. A few of[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: 15 most healing herbs
15 Healing Herbs So let’s look at some of the properties of the fifteen most powerful healing herbs and just[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: your herb kit
Herbal DIY: your herb kit This is where you start your herb collection for first aid and remedies. Some of[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: First Aid in Your Kitchen
First Aid in your Kitchen You probably already have stuff in your kitchen that can be used for first aid[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Bibliography
Bibliography Ash, L. A Taste of Astrology. Alfred A Knopf. 1988 Beech, F.W. and Cherry, P. Wines, Beers and Party[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Glossary of Nutracuetical Terms
Glossary Alchemy: A medieval science concerned with making gold, finding the ‘elixir of life’ and producing life from the non-living.[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Sourcing your ingredients
Food Sourcing Most people are familiar with the idea of ‘food miles’ adding to the carbon cost of a product.[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Water, Water Everywhere
Water, Water Everywhere But not a drop to drink? Water is a major issue in the early 21st Century. Mostly[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Using Supplements
Using Supplements It is essential to get a good supply of vitamins and minerals and if you are feeling off-colour[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Super Immune Boosting Soup
Super Immune Boosting Soup Below is the recipe of a wonderful herbal soup. At any time of the year we[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Convalescent Food
Convalescent Food When your body is in ‘self healing’ mode you need to support it with the right food types.[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Epicurean eating
Epicurean eating At this stage I would like to give examples of how to construct meals specifically for sensory pleasure[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: The ORAC Scale
The ORAC Scale The ORAC scale is a rating that measures the antioxidant content of various plant foods, it stand[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: The Wizard’s Power Foods
The Wizard’s Power Foods The countryside is only one place from which to purchase food. Many shops, especially in cities[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Thirty Ways to avoid Modern Disease
Thirty Ways to avoid Modern Disease These are kind of ‘antisimples’! Not only do we need to ‘do the right[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: The French Paradox
The French Paradox The French, in terms of diet and disease, have been a statistical enigma. In stereotype, they relish[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Basic Nutrition
What Your Body Needs To stay healthy we need to avoid the toxins that are increasing everywhere in our culture.[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Wild Foods
Wild Foods There are literally hundreds of other wild foods, often with a medicinal or therapeutic value, available free from[…]
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