2015 Feb. 01
Menopause is defined as cessation of menstruation and may last up to seven years. Hormonal changes occur, including a drop in oestrogen and progesterone levels. Symptoms include hot flushes, night […]
2015 Feb. 01
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid gland destruction disorder in which antibodies bind to thyroid peroxidase enzyme, thyroglobulin, TSH receptors or other cells. It is a frequent cause of primary […]
2015 Jan. 31
Coconut Has Many Benefits Coconuts are now classed as a superfood and can add flavour, variety and best of all healthy nutrients to your diet. Coconuts are rich in lauric […]
2015 Jan. 30
The thyroid gland plays a hugely important role in the body. It produces hormones which regulate cell metabolism and basal metabolic rate, growth development, oxygen delivery and thermogenesis. Hypothyroidism may […]
2015 Jan. 29
Causes for Hair Loss The average person looses between 70 and 100 hairs a day, and as we get older our hair may become thinner and or finer. But […]
2015 Jan. 27
What causes aging? Some of the known causes of aging are a complex interaction of environmental, dietary and internal changes. As we get older, the body’s machinery begins to function […]
2015 Jan. 18
Do you like pancakes? Who doesn’t! I love them too. I grew up in Lithuania, where potatoes are a staple food with almost every meal. But after eating a serving […]
2015 Jan. 18
Wouldn’t it be truly amazing if there was a dietary programme that you could adopt for life that meant that you would never have to ‘diet’ in the traditional sense […]
2015 Jan. 15
The gluten-free trend is booming within the developed countries and it has quickly become a way of life. More and more people are now excluding gluten – a protein found […]
2015 Jan. 12
80% of the immune system is located within the gut, therefore keeping our gut healthy makes sense. Fermented food has natural probiotics which can improve digestion, boost the immune system, […]
2015 Jan. 05
Salt is so abundant in our diets, from breads to soups to sauces and even biscuits. Sodium is a necessary electrolyte in the body. Sodium is one of the three […]
2014 Dec. 31
If you are looking for some high protein foods that are also low fat high protein foods, that will keep you fuller for longer, then here are some ideas of […]