Fiona Wilkinson
Fiona Wilkinson, BSc, ND, is a freelance writer and naturopathic doctor with a degree in nutrition and a diploma in Journalism. She writes for a wide range of publications, both print and online and is currently writing a series of booklets which aim to simplify all the conflicting information on diet and nutrition flooding the market today. Her website www.goodnutritionadvice.com has information on nutrition and disease, top healthy foods, weight loss, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Also Pilates instructor and yoga teacher, Fiona is editing a series of Pilates instructor training manuals. She is a firm believer in an holistic approach to exercise and nutrition and likes to apply the principles of mind, body and spirit into her everyday life and work.
Latest Articles
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Natural Diuretics for Weight Loss
Water retention and weight loss can be problems. Herbal medicines and diuretic foods can help with this in the short term. Long-term use is not recommended.
Feb 10, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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Side Effects of Giving up Smoking
When you stop smoking your body may suffer some withdrawal symptoms. Side effects can include anxiety attacks, weight gain, lethargy and headaches.
Feb 8, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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Vitamin K Rich Foods
Foods with vitamin K include spinach and kale. What is vitamin K, is it found in meat and is deficiency common?
Jan 18, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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Liquorice Benefits
Black liquorice, or licorice, comes from the liquorice plant, and can be drunk as a tea or eaten as a sweet. Licorice can raise blood pressure levels.
Jan 12, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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What is Holistic Medicine?
Homeopathy and Naturopathy are just two holistic approaches to alternative health. Naturopathy also uses the mind body connection as a healing aid.
Jan 10, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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Almond Milk Benefits
Reasons for choosing milk alternatives such as almond milk include lactose intolerance. Here are some almond milk nutrition facts and an almond milk recipe
Jan 9, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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Common Dangerous Drug Interactions
Antidepressants, warfarin, coumadin and avelox are some of the more popular drugs that can have bad interactions with other medicines and natural remedies
Jan 3, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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Homeopathic Medicines List
Popular homeopathy treatments include pulsatilla, nux vomica and carbo veg. This brief homeopathic medicines list details their uses in homeopathy medicine
Jan 3, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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What is Homeopathy and Does it Work?
Homeopathy remedies were first discovered by Samuel Hahnemann in the 18th century. But what exactly is a homeopath and do the remedies really work?
Jan 2, 2011
- Fiona Wilkinson
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How to Avoid Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens include Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV). What are bloodborne pathogens? How to avoid exposure.
Dec 31, 2010
- Fiona Wilkinson
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