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Protect yourself from Alzheimer's diseaseMy mother and her sister both have Alzheimer's - is there anything I can do to protect myself from getting it, too?
Pruritus: Natural ways to ease the itchI have pruritus and the itch is driving me mad, but I am pregnant and reluctant to use medications. What can I do? Relief from mouth ulcersMouth ulcers more grief than anything so small deserves to. Here are our clever remedies to help you heal them faster than ever. Teeth grinding: How to save your kid's smileHas your child started grinding their teeth at night? Teeth grinding can have serious consequences. Here are our tips for stopping the grind for good. Lowering cholesterol without drugsI have been diagnosed as having high cholesterol, but a quick search about the side effects of statin drugs has made me very nervous. What do you suggest instead? Chocolate v carobI've heard that carob is a healthier choice than chocolate. Is that true and are there better types of carob to choose? Gelatine substitutes for vegetariansI'm having some vegetarian friends over for dinner and was planning to make a dessert that uses gelatine. What can I use instead? Natural therapies for fibromyalgiaMy daughter is only 32 but she has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have never even heard of this disease - can natural therapies help? Are you getting enough Vitamin D this winter?I've heard that it's harder to get as much vitamin D in winter because it's not as sunny. Are there foods I can eat to make up for this or should I be taking a vitamin D supplement? Healthy food for active kidsMy son plays lot of sport on the weekends. What can I feed him to make sure he has plenty of energy? Protein for vegetariansI am a vegetarian and I want to eat more protein. How can I do this without eating meat, eggs and dairy foods? What is aronia juice?I was looking at the ingredients of a fruit bar the other day and one of the ingredients was aronia juice. I've never heard of aronia before, what is it? Can diabetics eat sugar?My husband has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and he tells me he is still allowed to eat foods with sugar in them. Is this correct? Cooking for vegansMy daughter lives out of home and has been vegetarian for some time, but has recently told us she is now eating a vegan diet. What's the difference and how does this change the way I cook for her... Top tips for beating insomnia naturallyAre you exhuasted all the time? Do sleeping tablets make you groggy? Here are some natural ways to get to sleep.

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Magda Szubanski comes out as a lesbianComedian and actress Magda Szubanski will today announce she is gay, as she joins the push to legalise same-sex marriage in Australia. Baking soda, bicarb soda, baking powder. what is the difference?Question: What is the difference between baking powder, baking soda and bicarbonate of soda? What are their different applications? Butter chicken1 cup (150g) unsalted raw cashews 2 teaspoons garam masala 2 teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon chilli powder 3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely 4cm piece fresh ginger (20g), grated 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/3 cup (90g) tomato paste ½ cup (140g) yogurt 1kg chicken thigh fillets, halved 80g butter 1 large brown onion (200g), chopped finely 1 cinnamon stick 4 cardamom pods, bruised 1 teaspoon hot paprika 400g can tomato puree ¾ cup (180ml) chicken stock ¾ cup (180ml) cream Note: This recipe is not suitable to make in a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Use unsalted cashews in the roasted curry mixture or the taste of the finished butter chicken may not be as mellow as it could be. Angelina Jolie: How I avoided a horrible lifeAngelina Jolie has revealed how she escaped the "shallow" life many Hollywood stars live in a candid new video. How to cook a soft-boiled eggThere is a great debate and many points of view on how to boil the perfect egg. However, there are a few points that all the experts agree on.

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