Cod-liver oil was prescribed by British doctors in the eighteenth century for people suffering from bone disease and rheumatism. The Victorians used it for treating infections, nervous illness and skin diseases. The only thing that has changed is that today’s medical practitioners better understand just how it works. continue reading »
Vitamin A
Rich food sources of this crucial vitamin are cod-liver oil, halibut liver oil, liver, butter, cheese, eggs and milk. It can be taken as beta-carotene in carrots, green vegetables, tomatoes, asparagus, apricots, peaches and melons. continue reading »
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. continue reading »
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 »
One in every four couples suffers from some degree of infertility. While fertility treatment such as IVF is starting to be more widely offered on the NHS, the chances of success are only about 21 per cent. continue reading »
