This article looks at the ‘Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen’ list of fruit and vegetables that contain the lowest and highest levels of pesticide in their non-organic form.
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Stress is something that affects all of us to one extent or another. However, as a species, we have not evolved to cope with prolonged periods of stress and, as such, these can cause serious health complications. This article takes a closer look at the stress response and what you can do to develop a healthy relationship with it.
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This article takes a look at what you can do with your diet and lifestyle to make sure you are getting the best sleep possible.
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For many women, the menstrual cycle can be a difficult process, punctuated with hormonal swings that cause fluctuations in mood, body temperature, emotional regulation and general wellbeing. Seed cycling is a simple and natural technique that helps your body to rebalance its hormone levels throughout the different phases of your menstrual cycle, using natural chemical found in seeds.
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Given the vital role that hormones play throughout your body, it may be no surprise to learn that any imbalance can result in many different health issues. Luckily, a well-balanced diet and some simple daily tasks can help improve your health overall and balance your hormone levels at the same time.
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Vitamin B actually refers to eight different vitamins, all with some similar functions, but also with individual roles and characteristics. Taken together, they are referred to as a 'vitamin B complex'.
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Many people are aware that nutrition is a vital part of their healthcare but are unsure how to optimise their nutrition for their own needs. This article explains the role of the nutritional therapist and attempts to answer some of the most common question people have when making their initial appointment.
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This article takes a look at the essential nutritional elements that you are made of and gives some important advice on how to make sure you are getting the right quanitities to stay healthy.
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Here are some of the basic rules and guidelines to stick to when embarking on a low GL diet.
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Have you heard about GL or GI but aren't really sure what it means or whether it's something you should be paying attention to. This article takes a closed look at this useful tool and gives some pointers for using it in your own healthcare
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This article takes a look at the upside and downside of snacking in between meals and helps to understand why we get cravings and mid-morning crashes. I will also give some helpful tips of the healthiest way to snack.
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This articles looks at exactly what it means to be vegan, the good and the bad. I’ll give you some useful tips for getting you started, whether you want to go all-in, or whether you just want to test the water and see if it might be workable for you.
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In this article, I am looking at the arguments for and against consuming dairy. There is a lot of conflicting information out there and many people are confused as to what the healthy (and ethical) choice is.
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Calcium is a mineral that most of us associate with strong bones and teeth. This article takes a closer look at the role it plays in our bodies and the best ways to keep your levels under control.
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The keto diet requires higher fat intake, moderate protein consumption and low carb levels. But what does higher fat mean?
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Although ketosis is a perfectly normal and healthy state for the body to be in, if ketones are allowed to over-accumulate, harmful health conditions can arise, including organ damage. This article helps you to know whether you might be at risk.
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One of the advantages of a keto diet is the benefits to brain health. When the body enters a state of ketosis, it generates enough ketones to meet all the brain’s energy needs.
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Ketogenic diets are well-known for helping people to lose weight, when followed correctly. But what about other health benefits? This article takes a look at how ketosis can affect your cardiovascular wellbeing.
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This article takes a closer look at what foods are safe to eat on a ketogenic diet and what foods to avoid.
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This article looks into the potential benefits and risks of the ketogenic diet so that you can make an informed decision if it might be right for you.
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