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. continue reading »
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 continue reading »
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 continue reading »
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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. continue reading »
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. continue reading »
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. continue reading »
In women, the two main hormones that control sexual health and reproduction are called oestrogen and progesterone. The balance between these is critical. A relative excess of oestrogen, called ‘oestrogen dominance; is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, fibroids, ovarian cysts and endometriosis. continue reading »
As more evidence gathers on the dangers of HRT, women are increasingly seeking natural alternatives to help them through this stage of life. Symptoms of menopause include hot flushes, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, joint pains, insomnia, headaches and depression. Thankfully, there is a nutritional or herbal solution for most. continue reading »
