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Frances Ive is a freelance health journalist and writer and member of the Guild of Health Writers. Her articles have been published in: The Times, Daily Express, Guardian, Good Housekeeping, Sunday Mirror, Natural Health, and Women's Institute magazines.


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WHAT'S ON HEALTHY SOUL

PUKKA'S EXOTIC HERBAL TEAS to be won in Healthy Soul's competition - see below

SUNSHINE VITAMIN - are you getting enough Vitamin D which is vital for fighting serious illness? See Newsboard

FIELDS OF LAVENDER - no need to go to Provence, just visit Surrey Downs near Banstead. A sea of lavender, picnic places, shop and lovely walks www.mayfieldlavender.com

ADVICE ON MENOPAUSE AND HRT - see Menopause

FLOWERS HERBS & AROMAS - new page on Aromatherapy, Flower Essences and Herbal Medicine

AYURVEDIC EXPLAINED by Sebastian Pole of Pukka Herbs in Features

EXPERT PANEL - skin problems, menopause, disturbed sleep - find out what the experts say to your complementary health questions

 

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FOUR EXOTIC TEAS TO BE WON

Ayurvedic specialists, Pukka Herbs are giving four teas to the winner of this competition – Three Mint Tea with peppermint, spearmint and fieldmint leaves; Three Ginger Tea with ginger, galangal and golden turmeric root; Three Berries Tea made from elderberry, blueberry and blackberry and Clean Greens Nutrient – a blend of green superfoods.

Two runners up will receive Green Spiced Chai, containing green tea, and enriching herbs and spices including cinnamon and star-anise.

To find out more about Pukka Teas go to: www.pukkaherbs.com

To win these fantastic herbal teas just answer the question below and send it with your name and address on an email to: competition@healthysoul.co.uk

The Ayurvedic medical system goes back thousands of years emanating from?

(a) China

(b) India

(c) South America

For help with the answer go to: Therapies/Ayurvedic Medical System

Competition closes on 31st July. Only one entry per household and all entries to be made through Healthy Soul. The winners will be picked at random.

 

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