Extra virgin olive oil is the oil produced directly from the olive fruit. It is the most natural oil as it is produced using a method called cold pressing which does not involve the use of chemicals and heat. It is increasingly popular and for good reason. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fats which are less prone to oxidative damage as well as promotes healthy cholesterol profiles and the antioxidants are protective against cancer and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
Resource Review – Nessy Learning Programme and Resources
In a previous blog, I reviewed the Spalding program for literacy. This teaching method has been used successfully for half a decade and is very effective for students that struggle to read and write. The traditional method is excellent for older students that have greater levels of concentration. However it can be somewhat dry and unengaging when used with younger children, especially those with dyslexia or struggle with working memory and … [Read more...]
Opera singer performs throughout his own brain surgery
While it is daunting watching, someone stay awake through their own surgery, especially performed on their own head. It is even more difficult to believe that someone could talk through the process. It is crucial however that some patients are kept awake specifically so they can speak or perform other high-level functions as they undergo surgery to give their surgeons a guide or map to work with when it comes time to remove the actual … [Read more...]
How to Make Speech Therapy Effective
From time to time, I come across parents of children that have shopped around to different speech pathologists after finding that their child does not seem to be making progress with their communication or feeding concerns. There are many reasons why this may be the case and even times where progress has been made however not perceived. There are a few things to keep in mind when gauging progress in speech therapy and finding the right treatment … [Read more...]
Chilli – Everything You Need to Know
Chilli is a fruit derived from the Capsicum plant family. Most commonly chilli is found in white, pale green or a purple colour. It is often used to enhance the flavour of food most commonly in Asian cuisines such as Indian and Thai Cuisine. Chillies contain a substance known as capsaicin which produces the heat giving us the spicy sensation when we eat chilli. It causes your body to release hormones which give a person an energy rush. This is … [Read more...]
