here is a list of some of the most common forms of sweetener and their potential impacts on your health.
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Continuing on the theme of the thyroid, this blog discusses the link between your gut and two of the most common autoimmune thyroid disfunctions: Hashimoto's and Graves disease.
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Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal and it certainly is a fantastic opportunity to stock up your body with the nutrients it needs to stay energised throughout the day.
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thyroid problems are becoming increasingly common and, worryingly, in a significant percentage of the population an underactive thyroid is remaining undiagnosed.
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As soaring numbers of people have been hit by the Japanese and Australian flu strains in the last few weeks, many people are wondering what they can do to protect themselves and their families this winter.
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Millions of people struggle every day with multiple digestive complaints. Now another digestive disorder is becoming recognised as the underlying cause of many of these symptoms.
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Are you one of millions of people who suffer from acid reflux, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and/or heartburn? If yes, this blog is a must read for you.
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What is Going on with my Gut? If this is a question you often ask yourself, then this blog is for you.
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Did you know that the liver is the largest and most complex organ in your body and performs over 500 tasks? Today we look at its role and what you can do to take care of it.
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Did you know that between 30% - 50% of people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease turn out never to have had Alzheimer’s? It is only via an autopsy that Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed with certainty.
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A California neurologist, Dr Dale Breseden, is attacking Alzheimer’s in a new and ground-breaking way. This blog looks at his protocol, which is finally giving some hope to millions.
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Ten portions of fruit and veg-a-day is good for us, but are all fruits and vegetables good for all of us, all of the time? This article takes a closer look at what to aim for and what to avoid.
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Our bodies are clever. Very clever. Since our bodies naturally produce hydrochloric acid, we can assume that they have a good reason for doing so. Yet the multi-billion dollar antacid industry has people believing that stomach acid is bad.
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A few years ago, the more health conscious of us would have avoided (or tried to avoid) coffee. Today, there is a lot of research finding its way into the media that seems to give the green light to coffee and praises its miraculous health-giving properties.
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In this article I am going to take a look at the truth about statins, cholesterol and heart disease.
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The Mediterranean diet crops up in magazines, health blogs and newspapers, almost on a daily basis. But what does the term actually mean and how can it help you maintain a healthier lifestyle?
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Statins are the most widely prescribed drugs in the world today, which means the next time you visit your doctor, depending on your symptoms, he may very well discuss them with you. However, if you read the tsunami of scientific research on statins, these drugs are surrounded by controversy with some studies hailing them as life-savers and others warning against their use.
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There are various important health and nutrition factors to take into consideration when choosing oils for cooking and dressing
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In assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, the following are the most important things to consider. Discuss having a blood test with your GP that includes all of these, particularly homocysteine, which is not always part of a regular blood screen.
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In today’s blog, I summarise the current views of top Functional Medicine practitioners and many cardiologists (supported by scientific, epidemiological studies). I highlight the true risk factors of, not only heart disease, but also many other chronic conditions.
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