People who like their steaks, pork chops and bacon suggest that meat and fats can’t cause health problems as humans have been hunter gatherers since the dawn of time. Accepting that this might be true and ignoring the fact that most of us don’t hunt any more (at great energy and exercise expense) there is usually another […]
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Do you feel tired or do you keep picking up bugs (the cold and flu sort)? Iron deficiency is the most common deficiency in Western societies and its consequences include lack of energy and reduced immunity. In the late 70s researchers looking for a way to increase iron uptake came up with the, some might
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Just 36 hours without caffeine and I thought I was seriously ill! When I took the plunge to see what I would feel like without caffeine I found myself practically disabled with the worst headache of my life. That’s when it dawned on me that perhaps caffeine wasn’t good for me… AND it was obvious
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Free radical are THE major reason we age, they cause wrinkles on our skin and cause of bodies to deteriorate. Here in the UK we are advised by our government and health service to eat at least 5 portions of fruit and veg (combined) each day. But why are they so good for us? Our
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Sugar is an addictive substance and some people are more prone to getting hooked than others through no fault of their own. When I refer to sugar I am also referring to white refined carbs, for a recap on these go back to this blog. Natural food, i.e. food in its natural state, before it’s been
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Something I have noticed when seeing patients is a strong link between being unhappy with their weight and being generally unhappy. The good news for people who are unhappy with their weight and feeling miserable is that exercise helps both. You don’t have to be depressed and miserable for exercise to boost your mood though,
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I have noticed that a lot of people who come to see me professionally do little exercise. Sometimes I wonder if anyone does any exercise and I have come to the conclusion that they do, they just don’t come to see me very often. A lot of people groan at the thought of exercise as
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All carbohydrates are not equal, some do indeed make us fat but many don’t and are essential to a well balanced and healthy diet. The major fuel source for your body is glucose. The body maintains a narrow blood glucose range. Too high is toxic to the body, too low and you can’t function When
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What’s behind the ‘drink 8 glasses of water a day message? We keep hearing this and while it sounds like it might be a good idea, do we understand why? Facts About Water & Your Body The body is made up 75% water. About 10 pints of that water is within your blood circulation. But
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