Spring is here! This is the time when people like to clean up their diets and shed those excess pounds accumulated in the winter. Time for some Spring cleaning There’s …
This is the year of sustainable consumerism, of looking back to our traditional roots and following the example of our resourceful ancestors and indigenous cultures and their use of plants …
The Danes are reportedly the happiest people in Europe, yet Denmark is the second country behind Iceland in terms of anti-depressant consumption. Suicide incidence is much higher in countries that …
Firstly we need to answer the question – What is serotonin? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger, stored in the nerve cells of the body. Neurotransmitters transmit information between …
hat are headaches caused by? If someone comes to see me and says they are suffering headaches – my first instinct is to look at the diet. Dietary Factors – …
Panic attack symptoms Panic attacks can start suddenly and usually peak at around 10 minutes but may last up to 30 minutes. Panic attacks can be terrifying and many people who …
Cancer statistics are getting scary – it is the second most common cause of death in the Western world and, according to Macmillan Cancer Research, an estimated 2.5 million people …
Sadness is a normal response to many life events. But when this emotional state persists after the triggers have been removed, it should be reassessed, and could be clinical depression. …
We have all heard about the health benefits of red wine, but sometimes it is hard to separate fact from fiction, particularly when some things reported on the internet are …
Are you overweight, constantly exhausted (particularly at around 3pm in the afternoon) or struggling with erratic moods? Our brains are hardwired to find sugar, they run on glucose after all. …
Being obese does not just mean carrying excess body fat, it also means an increase in risks for a number of different health problems. A person’s Body Mass Index (BMI) is …
Understanding stress eating More and more of my patients come to me with signs of stress eating. When you feel stressed, in the short-term, corticotropin-releasing hormone is released from the …
What is gluten? Gluten is found not only in wheat but in a variety of grains such as rye, barley and spelt. It is also used as a common food …
What is an auto-immune disease and how does it develop? The body produces antibodies to ward off intruders. An auto-immune disease is an immune response in which the body mistakes …
B vitamins Vitamin B is great due to its ability to work synergistically and has a dynamic effect on our health. It helps the body metabolise the food we eat …
What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are chemical compounds which block the activity of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are the natural results of the body’s natural processes and have …
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the ginger family native to South-East Asia which has used for thousands of years as a safe traditional herbal medicine in both India …
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 …
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 …
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 …
1. Overeating First, check to see if you are hydrated. Often dehydration can be mistaken for hunger. Is there too much on your plate? If you overload your digestive system …
Reduce sugar intake and cut out refined foods: 1 teaspoon of sugar may suppress immune function for up to five hours and studies have proven that a high sugar intake …
Why eat nuts? Nuts are often viewed cautiously by those on a fitness regime due to their high fat content, but their cardioprotective and other health benefits make them an …
Milk protein or casein intolerance occurs when the body has a food-specific IgG antibody response to the protein found in milk. This is not to be confused with lactose intolerance, …
I sometimes make this with organic pork mince – both are equally nourishing for winter. My recipe is mostly vegetables with beans. I add lots of different chillies (cayenne, chipotle and jalapeno), …
Have you heard of the HCG diet? I began looking into it this week, and I have to say, this is one to avoid. Let me explain why. The HCG …
