Silvia Giunta Homeopathy & Nutrition

A friend of mine got badly blistered and in pain after touching a very hot pan …. After alternating Cantharis and Urtica Urens you can barely see the damage. I wish I had a before picture to show you

❤️ homeopathy it’s just like MAGIC … 💥💥💥💥

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Only happy thoughts and everything nice !! Here is one of my favourite spaces, a space that I visit to keep my body together (literally!!) and as my teacher says "I can't help with your head, but I can help your body to help with your head!" Thank you Nicola Spackman

This morning I woke up to a ♥️ warming compliment and a hug from my son….. and yes he meant the Christmas tree not the turkey 🦃.

ps I don’t use perfumes or synthetic fragrances but I love pure essential oils.

sharing only happy thoughts for the next few days. .. what are you grateful for ?

Do you ever have days (months more like) when everything is just too much? I definitely do.
I am learning to be extra kind to myself, make time to be in nature, read not work related books, meet girlfriends more often, watch silly movies without feeling that I am wasting my time and at times just do nothing!!
In the past I used to feel super guilty for taking time off, having long lunch breaks or not working at 100 miles per hour everyday of my life.

xx

how to make matcha

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Finally summer seems to be here and what can be better than a homegrown, freshly picked filling salad full of a variety of leaves. I will add some color as well, carrots 🥕, beetroots, lemon 🍋 juice tahini mmmhhhh. Thank you I’m going to prepare the most delicious salad tonight 🙏🏻🌺 the herbs smell divine # # #
# anxiety

among my favourites Frankincense, Ylang Ylang and Bergamot

A recent review article urged further exploration of essential oils for mental health. The review highlighted research on essential oils for anxiety, depression, and dementia such as frankincense, ylang ylang, bergamot, sweet orange, lemongrass, lavender, and rosemary.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32860651/

What is your favorite essential oil (please no brand or blend names) to support your mental health?

The truth is, dementia is a very big problem that’s becoming bigger every day.⠀⁣⁣⁣
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What’s the link between Alzheimer’s and diabetes? ⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Well, new research shows insulin resistance, or what I call diabesity (from eating too many carbs and sugar and not enough fat) is one of the major factors that starts the brain-damage cascade, which robs the memory of over half the people in their 80s, leading to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Here’s the bad news/good news. ⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Eating sugar and refined carbs can cause pre-dementia and dementia. But cutting out the sugar and refined carbs and adding lots of fat can prevent, and even reverse, pre-dementia and early dementia. Sugar causes pre-diabetes and diabetes, which often leads to significant memory loss. ⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Chronic stress takes a toll on your body and brain. Stress shrinks the hippocampus, the memory center of the brain. So, find your pause button every day and make time for some stress relief. Relaxation isn’t a luxury if you want to prevent or reverse dementia. Whether that involves deep breathing, meditation, or yoga, find something that helps you calm down. ⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Lack of sleep can cause impaired brain function, leading to CRAFT syndrome, which stands for “can’t remember a _____ thing.” Studies show poor sleep becomes a risk factor for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Aim for at least 8 hours of quality sleep every night.⠀⁣⁣⁣
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We now know that physical activity can prevent and even slow down the progression of cognitive decline and brain diseases like dementia. Even a 30-minute walk can help. More active readers might want to incorporate high-intensity interval training or weight lifting.

Yesterday I have experienced firsthand the heart 💜 opening qualities of cacao. WOW, just WOW.🕯

My analytical mind is trying to analyse which component did what … Was it the Theobromine component and it’s effects on mood and focus?
I also found a paper ‘Mood components in cocoa and chocolate’ … yes I know 🤫

But the Cocoa message was strong, ‘out of your head and into the body’ … so I will leave my research papers behind and let go💜.

Another study on the possibilities of essential oils for dementia, memory and Alzheimer's disease.

Acetylcholinesterase increases the availability of acetylcholine a neurotransmitter that has a major role in learning and memory.

There is sound research and evidence in homeopathy.

For example by the end of 2019, 221 randomised controlled trials of homeopathy on 115 different medical conditions had been published in peer-reviewed journals. Of these, 129 were placebo-controlled on 77 medical conditions and were therefore eligible for detailed review.

45% were positive, finding that homeopathy was effective; 4% were negative, finding that homeopathy was ineffective; and 51% were inconclusive.

These results are surprisingly similar to the effectiveness of conventional medicine. A study printed in 2015 in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that of 3,000 commonly used NHS treatments 50% are of unknown effectiveness and only 11% are proven to be beneficial.

SSRI anti-depressants, such as Prozac, are an example of such a treatment. These have now been confirmed as being no more effective than placebo in the treatment of mild and moderate depression, yet in 2016 the NHS dispensed 64.7 million anti-depressant items.

from homeopathyawareness.com

Can’t wait to dig into this one !! there is nothing like a new book ..

💦💦💦💦Water is extremely important to mental health And yet it is something that is not talked about much

our bodies are mainly made of water 💦💦and so is our 🧠 brain

blood is made up of 90% water and it carries oxygen to different parts of our body, brain included !!

Drinking water decreases the risk of depression and anxiety in adults, low water consumption doubles the risk of depression and anxiety

Being hydrated can reduce the risk of panic attacks, dehydration can increase symptoms of headaches and increased heart rate symptoms that could lead to a panic attack.

Being dehydrated makes it more difficult to concentrate and it can affect motor skills

When the brain is hydrated toxins and nutrients can move more freely in and out of cells.

Being hydrated can increase energy levels and the ability to think clearly in fact dehydration impairs short-term memory and the ability to recall information.

so something simple that we can all do, make sure that we drink more water.
When I work I often forget to drink, sometimes I realise I am thirsty as my concentration goes … What about you?
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After a day walking for 24 Km with amazing scenery and refilling my cup, today I’m ready for a full London experience with the children. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
what are you doing this weekend?

We had an amazing day filled with laughter, rain, wind, food, rainbows 🌈 … and yes we lost our way a few times as it was hard to see where we were going

Still testing next week recipes for my ‘POWER YOUR BRAIN’ course.

The next 8 weeks course will be in September

stay tuned ..

I’m so happy when I get this kind of messages ❤️

is the theme for
mental health awareness week

during the pandemic walking outside was one of the top coping strategies and 45% of people reported that being in green spaces had been vital for their mental health.

People noticed nature more during lockdown and I know I wasn’t the only one being grateful for it ❤️
what does it mean for you to connect with nature?

Without taking anything away from your personal circumstances I see anxiety as a symptom.

it is normal to feel a bit anxious when facing new situations or challenging times, but living In a constant gut wrenching state of anxiety is a symptom of a deeper imbalance:

🧠your blood sugar could be unbalanced
🧠you may have a food intolerance 🧠your gut microbiota may be needing more attention
🧠you could have difficulty in absorbing important nutrients
🧠you could be lacking vitamin D
🧠you could lack have omega3 in your diet
🧠You may have parasites
🧠You could be taking a medication that robs important nutrients
🧠You may be eating the wrong food for your genes
🧠You may be exposed to a number of environmental toxins
🧠You could have low stomach acid
🧠You could have low pancreatic enzymes
🧠You may have Histamine issues
🧠You could have Pyroluria
🧠You may have low folate
🧠Your thyroid may not be working optimally
and so on …. we are all individuals and so are the solutions 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Its still too cold for smoothies 🙈… yes I’m Italian ! so this morning I made a blueberry compote no sugar added and a had it warm with brazil nuts some coconut yogurt & coconut flakes. the pomegranates seeds were added as they looked good. the sun is shining .. for now .. have a good day.

research shows that older adults can benefit from these little tips to improve depression and anxiety:
inhale spanish lavender and german camomile, have you tried ?
not all essential oils are made equal

if you need further suggestions message me

Today I have tested a high protein gluten free bread. It is good !! Email me or comment below if you would like the recipe xx 😋

good morning and happy Sunday x

I do like a curry on a Friday night, but I also like to make sure the meat I eat is raised to certain standards and I certainly don’t like to feel yuck in the morning. Yesterday I cooked this amazingly tasty Goan curry masala It thicked all my boxes. One to repeat.

what is your view in essential oils? The more I use them the more I love them.
Here are some tips on what one can diffuse for brain power.
Do you use them ? if yes which one is your favourite?
my list is too long but Frankincense make the top 3.
my son loves them as well his favourite one is Lavender
I would love to know

Feed your brain with the right food, here is a picture of one of the recipes we are using for the 'Power your Brain' course

Plenty of vegetables with 2 big Portobello Mushrooms, onions, Kale. Fully home made burger, super tasty super filling.

Email me if you wish to have the recipe

Finally the kids are back at school and I can skip cooking lunch

How to repurpose lunch and don’t cook:

KISS keep it super simple

wash or cook more vegetables the night before, if it is a salad don’t add condiment

keep some wild, brown, red rice, quinoa or buckwheat already cooked in the fridge in a glass container

cook more chicken, frittata, have spare feta or tofu, mackerel in the fridge

keep some cooked beetroots, sweet potatoes etc from the day before

add some freshly grated or courgette, spring onions, carrots peppers

put some music 🎼 on

fill your plate (half of its size with vegetables)

add one portion of protein as big as the size of your palm

add 2 generous sprinkle of grains, add some starchy vegetables 2/3 pieces

add extra virgin olive oil, salt pepper a lemon squeeze or tahini or contact me for more ideas

sit down 🪑 and enjoy 😊

prepare ahead to save time the next day. what do you usually do for lunch? do you cook ?

The number of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to triple from now until 2050. Current drug treatment options do not slow or stop its progression and only treat symptoms.

A preclinical model of AD reported that inhaling lemon essential oil for one hour daily over the course of 30 days reduced cognitive dysfunction and improved memory. The oil increased synaptic density, synaptic plasticity, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and acetylcholine levels in the brain, all important for memory and cognition.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32392535/

I have been a bit silent in the last few weeks as I have been away and now I am busy working at my course 'How to power your brain health for better moods' with some wonderful people.

We are doing week 2 out of 8 and starting to see some changes already.

If you would like to have more information send me a private message or comment below.