We are now in the middle of winter but we have not had much cold weather to kill off all the bugs, so it is really important to boost your immune system to help prevent any colds and infections. One really good way of doing this is by taking a probiotic because 60-70% of your … Read more
Modern medical and technological advancements have increased the average life expectancy hugely, but are we living a healthier life because of our ‘state of the art’ medical system? We have widespread heart disease, obesity, diabetes, arthritis and cognitive impairment to name just a few of the chronic illnesses that we are suffering. We live in … Read more
It is the season for the ‘common cold’, an infectious disease triggered by hundreds of different viruses and typically spread by hand to hand contact between people or touching objects that are harbouring the pathogens. It is not bacterial and therefore antibiotics will not help and will only encourage antibiotic resistant disease. The key to … Read more
One mineral that every woman, no matter what age they are, should be taking is Magnesium. It has been found that most of us are low in magnesium and yet it is vital for everything, from building strong bones to relieving PMS. Studies show that boosting magnesium can relieve PMS symptoms like migraines, irritability, and … Read more
Inflammation initially is a good thing. When the body is injured or invaded by pathogens it creates inflammation, it is it’s first line of defence. The pain, swelling and redness are the start of the healing process, and are the signs of the repair mechanism being activated. If your injury was caused by a bus … Read more
There are chemicals and additives in so many of our processed foods that are not good for us but the artificial sweeteners in diet drinks are probably the worst. In order to reduce the intake of processed sugar that can lead to obesity, our food companies have responded by using so-called safe substitutes such as … Read more
<tableborder=”0”width=”100%”> Is standing at your desk going to solve the rising rates of heart disease, obesity and diabetes? Will standing burn excess adipose tissue? Do we all need to rush out and buy the new glossy ergonomic electric standing desk? Should we all be standing? Yes there are a large number of studies which have … Read more
Recently many more people are being diagnosed with fatty liver disease that in the past meant only one thing – they were an alcoholic! However these days we live in such a toxic environment with a huge number of different chemicals going into our bodies every day, and it is the liver that has to … Read more
Many people are familiar with upper abdominal pain, the dull burning pain that is sometimes diagnosed as a stomach ulcer but often goes undiagnosed, and becomes indigestion and acid reflux! More often than not it is caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori, that attacks the lining of the stomach leaving you vulnerable to corrosive … Read more
If you have read my Health policy blog you will know how much I go on about the bad, and often dangerous, effects of sugar on your body. It may be the single biggest threat to your health and the problem is that not many of the sugar substitutes are any better. A team of … Read more