Iron is an important mineral that plays various roles within our bodies and is present in every single cell. The common condition of anaemia is often thought to arise from deficient iron levels.
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Vitamin D is often referred to as 'the sunshine vitamin', and rightly so. As long as you are getting 10 to 15 minutes of direct sunshine each day, chances are that you are already getting enough of this important nutrient.
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Iodine deficiency has been labelled by the World Health Organisation as "the world’s most prevalent, yet easily preventable, cause of brain damage". Recent initiatives have done much to irradicate this damaging deficiency from third world countries through iodizing salt.
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Copper plays an essential role in numerous functions throughout the body, including production of haemoglobin and collagen. Eating the right foods can ensure that you do not develop a deficiency.
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Magnesium plays a vital role in the proper functioning of every organ in the body and is involved in over 300 chemical processes.
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Vitamins and minerals play an essential role in the body's ability to function properly. Some of these are made within the body, but others have to be sourced in our food.
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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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