Have you put on weight recently for no known reason? Your sex drive has taken a holiday, you’ve become very emotional and you feel tired all the time but nothing you do seems to help? Well, more and more women, and men, are affected this way every day, and according to Dr Al Sears MD … Read more
Doctors are still recommending a daily dose of asprin to those with cardiovascular and stroke problems, saying that ‘it’s gentle, it’s safe, it can’t do any harm…’ And yet the same properties that make asprin work in stopping blood from clotting, also cause unwanted side effects such as stomach bleeding, bleeding in the brain, kidney … Read more
Winter is definitely here and so is the flu season – they go hand in hand for so many people, but why is that? Well, it is not that the cold weather impairs the immune system, rather it appears that viruses prefer cold and dry conditions, they are able to spread more easily. There are … Read more
Many of the patients who come to see me will complain of feeling fatigued. Whilst their symptoms may vary, many of their complaints are similar, such as a lack of focus and concentration. Some may complain of stomach upset, bloating or constipation, whilst others may feel moody and find that their memory is starting to … Read more
The liver is probably one of the most important organs of the body for keeping you in vibrant health, and very often you don’t realise that you have a liver problem, because the symptoms are similar to so many other health issues. So here are 7 signs of a toxic liver: • Low energy • … Read more
Vitamin C is currently recognised as an immune boosting vitamin and important in the treatment of scurvy. However a recent study has found it to be a crucial vitamin in bone health. The study, published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry, demonstrated that at higher levels than just the minimum dose to prevent scurvy, Vitamin … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency is a very important health issue that affects the vast majority of people in the UK, and the main reason for the deficiency is lack of adequate sun exposure. Vitamin D is primarily manufactured in the skin where it transforms cholesterol into the vitamin on contact with sunshine. The vitamin D status … Read more
Blood pressure has been called the silent killer, because there are no symptoms until it is too late! If your blood pressure is high, and sometimes you have no idea that it is, you are increasing your risk of heart disease by 300% and increasing your risk of stroke by 700%! Heart disease and strokes … Read more
Bananas are a good all rounder and provide some useful nutrients such as Vitamin C B6 and potassium. Vitamin C helps to keep the immune system healthy as it is a great antioxidant and antihistamines. It helps with the absorption of Iron and the production of collagen. Resists bacterial and viral diseases, controls blood cholesterol … Read more
It is so true that when the sun is out we all feel so much better. People have a smile on their face, colour in their cheeks and walk upright, striding out! Why is this? Well one reason is that whilst you are out in the sun you are getting your Vitamin D which is … Read more