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The Benefits of Yarrow
I learned the incredible power of yarrow recently first hand, when it was the only thing that stopped my husband’s bad nosebleeds. Even the ENT docs were dumbfounded. With all their tools and modern methods to stop bleeding and they all failed. However the humble herb yarrow prevailed and stopped the bleeding fast! Yarrow was used extensively in World War One on the battlefield to stem blood loss and help heal wounds, but it’s benefits and power go beyond just stemming bloo
Ally van de Pol
Nov 73 min read


Why Women Should Work Out Like Men & Men Should Work Out Like Women
How do YOU exercise/ workout/ train? Did you know that MORE WOMEN should WORK OUT like MEN and more MEN should WORK OUT like WOMEN? ...
Ally van de Pol
Oct 74 min read


Lavender is Not Just For Old Ladies....
Lavender is Just Lovely.... It's Super Calming... My inspiration for this wonderful smelling and comforting balm are those little mini...
Ally van de Pol
Aug 81 min read


An Antidote to Mossies & Bitey Things....
Bug-Off You Blighters! Summer always brings mosquitos, sand flies, no see-ums and other fun biting insects. We all react differently;...
Ally van de Pol
Aug 82 min read


On The Day That Mercury Was Banned From Vaccines....
Vaccines are just normal, right? I think it is very timely that I post this blog about vaccines (both childhood and adult). In a ground...
Ally van de Pol
Aug 411 min read


Why You Need My Handmade Artisan 100% Organic Calming Magnesium Balm with Lavender, Hops and Passion Flower in Your Life!
My delightful homemade magnesium balm! Magnesium is one of the body’s most depleted minerals. This soothing balm bypasses the digestive...
Ally van de Pol
Jun 209 min read


Wild Yam- A Hormone Balancer but So Much More!
One of my homemade salves, is my Wild Yam & Black Cohosh Salve. These two wonderful herbs are famous for balancing herbs in women;...
Ally van de Pol
Jun 194 min read


What’s THE Most Important Thing That You Can Do For Your Self, Your Body and Your Health?
It's.......Strength Training! So....Why Is That? Well it makes you stronger of course, but sooo much more, so let’s get into why you...
Ally van de Pol
Jun 126 min read


Wearable Fitness Technology: How to Use It Effectively in Your Sai Kung!
Smart watches are useful, but are there downsides? Wearable fitness tech promises to revolutionise your workouts, but is the convenience...
Ally van de Pol
Jun 47 min read


How To Enjoy Your Holiday Without Killing Your Hard Work....
It's that time of year again when your hard-earned vacation is just around the corner and you’ve been working hard on your fitness and...
Ally van de Pol
Jun 43 min read


Let's Discuss The Elephant in The Room
Let's All Start Talking About The Elephant in The Room..
Ally van de Pol
May 285 min read


The Pancreas
Do You Know What It Does? Many people do not know what this six inch long and important organ, located in the upper abdomen, does....
Ally van de Pol
May 84 min read


Summer Fitness in Sai Kung & Hong Kong Beating the Heat While Staying Active
Summer has just hit Hong Kong! After a gorgeous winter and mild spring, we sometimes forget just how hot and humid HK can get and what...
Ally van de Pol
May 63 min read


Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Personal Training But Were Afraid To Ask!!
If I Have Access to a Gym or I Have Weights at Home, Why Do I Need a Personal Trainer? Trust me, I’ve seen the technique used by the...
Ally van de Pol
Jan 224 min read


Do you Have a Health Issue? Do You Want To Find a Specialist?
Do you have a health condition where your GP wants to send you to a specialist for further investigation? Here’s why this may not be...
Ally van de Pol
Jan 84 min read


Why Herbs are Epic
Herbal medicine has been used for millennia to treat health conditions and illnesses, by herbalists, naturopaths, naturopathic doctors,...
Ally van de Pol
Dec 13, 20242 min read


In January, Everybody Wants to Detox.....
"I Want to Detox - What Should I Do?" Detoxing is something that has become very ‘trendy’ in recent years. My first question, if someone...
Ally van de Pol
Dec 13, 20245 min read


Diatomaceous Earth -Another Great Health All-Rounder!
If you’ve never heard of this amazing natural substance, read on, it may just change your life! But firstly what is diatomaceous earth?...
Ally van de Pol
Oct 31, 20245 min read


What Conditions Can Be Treated by Naturopaths?
Any and all physical, mental, emotional and sometimes spiritual conditions can be helped or healed by natural and holistic treatment...
Ally van de Pol
Aug 5, 20245 min read


What Is Naturopathy?
Sometimes when I tell people that I’m a Naturopath, they look at me as if to say, “a-what-a-path” ? I usually follow it quickly by saying...
Ally van de Pol
Jul 7, 20246 min read
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