Talks & Live Cookery Demos

Here’s a sample of what our experts talked about in Edinburgh in 2009

Natural alternatives to HRT & the prevention of osteoporosis - Dr Marilyn Glenville

Are you worried about the menopause, concerned about the side effects of HRT and want to learn how to prevent osteoporosis naturally? Find out what you need to know about the new evidence on HRT and how to avoid the symptoms naturally.

Emotional healing - Jan de Vries

3 Bodies "Physical, Mental and Emotional" - how many illnesses are related to emotional trauma, and ways to avoid the health pitfalls linked to modern day life.

Is your skincare making you sick? – Janey Lee Grace

Janey takes a close look at personal hygiene for men, women and babies.

Family Health - Debra Nobes from Solgar Vitamin & Herb

Debra will be discussing health topics for the whole family, giving you simple tips on how to maintain and support your family's well-being all year round.

Safe haven or toxic home? – Janey Lee Grace

Janey’s talk will look at the growing phenomenon of 'indoor pollution' from synthetic chemicals and emf's and will suggest natural alternatives and simple cheap ways to reduce the ill effects - from cleaning the loo to protecting yourself from your mobile phone.

Save money, save your skin – Janey Lee Grace

Janey’s recommendations for the best natural alternatives to skincare and beauty products.

The end of the cholesterol era - Dr Tom Gilhooly

First Aid from the Kitchen Cupboard – Dee Atkinson

Traditionally families would grow medicinal herbal gardens as well as kitchen gardens, and every year would make up recipes for cough syrups, ointments and creams. Many of the herbs and spices we have in the kitchen can be used to make remedies. When we are all watching our pennies, come and learn how to turn the spice rack into medicines. Cough syrups, throat gargles, ointments, come and learn how to infuse, blend and simmer up your own first aid kit. Recipes and handouts will be provided.

Fat around the middle - Dr Marilyn Glenville

Find out why, for many women of all ages, fat tends to settle around the middle. Learn how to get rid of that belly fat for good. Find out why it is not all down to diet and what supplements and herbs can help you lose that apple shape faster. How being fat around the middle increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension and Alzheimer's and what you can do reduce the risk.

Live cookery demos

Try new tastes, plus locally sourced and healthy foods in our Food Court and then learn how to prepare and cook them at our live cookery demos by top local chefs. A full schedule will be published here soon.

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