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The importance of vitamin D for the immune system
Published Aug 1, 2020 Vitamin D isn’t usually the first vitamin we think of when we think of our immune health. It’s usually vitamin C, which is found in citrus fruits, berries and kiwi fruits. Vitamin C is crucial for a healthy immune system, but it’s not the only...
Simple and quick store cupboard meal ideas that are still healthy
Published July 25, 2020 With the world leaders gradually starting to discuss how we’re all going to safely emerge from the lockdown measures, there is hope on the horizon for those of us still abiding by the rules and staying at home. But as it stands, we’re still...
The importance of regular, good quality sleep
Published July 18, 2020 Quality sleep that nourishes and refreshes us is something that is so crucial, yet evades so many of us. We all know that feeling of tiredness after a late night, but the effects of a chronic lack of sleep can have far reaching consequences....
What to eat for good brain health
Published July 11, 2020 Whether you’re young and developing your fine motor skills, studying, working your way up the corporate ladder, concentrating on physical work to stay safe or wanting to stay sharp and switched on during retirement, you’re using your brain. So...
Help save me from over-snacking during lockdown!
Published July 4, 2020 Right now, we’re living in unchartered territory. Whilst the government and health agencies battle with the effects of a new virus, with as yet unknown long term consequences, we’re all battling with our own struggles. Among the worries of...
How does the immune system work?
Published June 27, 2020 When it comes to our immune system and how strong our immunity may or may not be, we’re mostly aware that we can support a healthy immune system by eating more of the right things (fruits and vegetables) and less of the not-so-right things...
The Importance of Minerals for the Body
Published June 19, 2020 Much is made of the importance of vitamins for the body, but minerals have an important part to play in maintaining a healthy life. Minerals are ‘inorganic’ substances, (unlike vitamins which are organic) and gleaned in their natural state from...
The challenge of osteoporosis and how to manage it
Published June 12, 2020 If you are unlucky enough to be diagnosed with osteoporosis, living with it and managing it can be tricky. Unfortunately, it can be a fact of life for many people as they reach their elderly years, but it does exist even in children, teenagers...
Maintaining Heart Health While Exercise is Limited
Published June 5, 2020 Taking care of the heart is one of the fundamentals of good health. Heart disease remains the biggest killer, accounting for more untimely deaths than cancer. Thankfully, awareness of the importance of heart health is growing – and yielding...
Is Lockdown Putting The Weight Of The World On Your Shoulders (and tummy, and bum)?
Published May 29, 2020 Last month, a large chunk of the population moved out of the country’s offices and workplaces and into their homes as lockdown procedures were put into place to help curb the Coronavirus crisis. For most of us, this involved swapping pinstripes...
How Much Alcohol is Too Much?
Published May 22, 2020 Consumption of alcohol is a hot topic most of the time, but it is especially pertinent right now. In testing times, many of us are tempted to reach for a drink to aid relaxation and manage anxiety. This can be a slippery slope toward...
Foods to improve your immune system
Published May 15, 2020 Infections and viruses can wreak havoc with your immune system and cause you to feel extremely unwell. During the outbreak of COVID-19, you need to supply your immune system with as much help as it can get. Keeping a well-balanced diet is...
Does food affect your mood?
Published May 9, 2020 It is a well-known fact that ‘you are what you eat’, and certain foods will stabilise both your physical and mental health, prevent mood swings and give you much more of a sense of wellbeing. There is a strong relationship between food and mood....
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We are all in unprecedented and challenging times, with the spread of coronavirus and we are all working out the best course of action for how to minimise risks We would like to share an update on our business continuity plans. These plans mitigate the impact on our...
Is a pescatarian diet healthy?
Most people will know what a pescatarian diet is, but for those who are not sure, it boils down to following a diet of plant-based foods but adding various fish and seafood to it.
How can we be sure about sugar?
The jargon used on labels regarding sugar can be very confusing. Labels often contain the words ‘no added sugar’, or ‘unsweetened’. However, our brains will immediately think that these products are sugar-free and healthy to purchase. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
Simple ideas to help fight off yeast infections
Prevention is better than cure, so the saying goes, and in the instance of yeast infections it certainly can be the case.
Do I Have a Thyroid Problem?
Among common health complaints, issues with the thyroid can be difficult to identify. The symptoms are subtle and easily confused with other ailments. In fact, it’s easy to write off many of the warning signs as side effects of a busy life in the 21st Century.
Can Energy Levels be Affected by Food Intolerances?
Food allergies have a range of negative impacts on the human body. Some symptoms are obvious, such as struggles with the respiratory tract and outbreaks of acne and hives on the skin. Others are more subtle and nefarious, such as a drop in energy levels. These are more likely linked to a food intolerance.
Brain-boosting Meals and Snacks That Keep Your Mind Sharp
There is very little downtime in modern life. We are faced with a barrage of decisions to make daily, and this means that we need to keep our minds active and keen.
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