It’s beneficial in treating more than 60 health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, allergic conditions and auto-immune diseases. For example, omega-3-rich fish oils are known for their important role in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Read the rest of this entry »
Taking a daily supplement of omega-3 and omega-6, in the form of GLA (evening primrose or starflower oil), ALA, EPA and DHA (all in cold-water salmon oil), is the easiest, most effective way to ensure sufficient quantities of EFAs for all their many functions in the body. Read the rest of this entry »
The reason that fresh nuts, seeds and oily fish are good for you is because, along with other vital nutrients, they contain beneficial ‘polyunsaturated’ fats called Omega 3 and Omega 6. Common signs of deficiency in these essential fats are dry skin, dandruff or flaky scalp, poor memory, PMS and depression. Read the rest of this entry »
Every time you eat a vegetable or piece of fruit, you are receiving a vast cocktail of anti-ageing nutrients that will influence your health for the better. As well as complex carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals, natural foods also contain substances called phytochemicals (phyto means plant in Greek). These help to promote health and prevent disease Read the rest of this entry »
Antioxidants are nutrients that help to protect your body from damage. While drinking too much booze, smoking and eating a bad diet harm your body, damage is also caused by everyday essential activities such as breathing, digesting food or fighting infections. This is because oxygen Read the rest of this entry »
To help hormone balance, consider: Read the rest of this entry »
A basic supplement programme should include:
We all have a substance in our blood called homocysteine. It’s produced when the liver breaks down protein from our food and should ideally be converted into other substances which are beneficial for our health. Read the rest of this entry »
Everyone knows that calcium is required for healthy bones and teeth, but most people believe that calcium is only important in childhood. Wrong! There is a need for calcium throughout one’s life in order to build and maintain calcium levels in bone. Read the rest of this entry »
There are a few simple and sensible guidelines that will contribute greatly towards improving your bone density.
It is essential to follow a varied, balanced diet, rich in calcium and other bone fortifying nutrients. Read the rest of this entry »
