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Diabetics continue to be misinformed regarding healthy eating

I was giving a presentation last night to a group of individuals of Indian sub-continent extraction. As a group, south Asians appear to be particularly prone to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. And judging by the expanded waistlines in the audience, this group were no difference. Part of my presentation focused on the potential [...]

Can sunlight and vitamin D help to preserve physical function and independence as we age?

As we age, we are generally more likely to succumb to illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. On top of this, though, we run the risk of becoming infirm. For some this culminates in disability and loss of independence. What can be done, though, to protect against such physical deterioration? One [...]

Overcoming Joint Pain and Arthritis

Arthritis and joint pain are common conditions, and while they are not life-threatening, there is no doubt that they can impact considerably on quality of life. While conventional medicine offers an array of painkilling drugs, for many they do not provide effective relief, and many medications have toxic side-effects some individuals are keen to avoid.

WAIST DISPOSAL – the Ultimate Fat Loss Manual for Men

Are you carrying extra weight, especially around the midriff, that you’d like to get rid of?

Can you be confused by conflicting and contradictory weight loss information, and just want something that really works?

Do you want to transform the look and feel of your body, without having to turn your life upside down?

Overcoming Fatigue and Tiredness and Boosting Energy

We can all feel tired from time to time, which for some can simply be the result of overwork and insufficient sleep. However, for many, fatigue can be persistent and not readily explained with conventional medical approaches. In reality, unexplained fatigue is rooted in one or more specific, correctable imbalances.

NUTRINALYSIS™ – the on-line nutrition profiling tool

NUTRINALYSIS is a unique, individualised on-line nutrition profiling tool that reveals the best foods for optimising your health, energy, wellbeing and weight. It has been developed by Dr John Briffa, an award-winning doctor, writer and international speaker, and one of the UK’s leading authorities on the diet and health.

Banishing IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic (long-term) digestive disorder that gives rise to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation. Although the condition is estimated to affect almost 20 percent of the population, the conventional treatment options for sufferers are very limited. As a result, many individuals can suffer from uncomfortable and debilitating symptoms with little hope of relief.

My advice for those looking to have an energised and productive afternoon

Apparently, it’s 30 years ago that Marks and Spencer (a UK-based food, clothing and home goods retailer) started selling pre-prepared sandwiches. Other retail outlets followed suit, and the end result is that sandwiches now are the prime lunch fodder for workers up and down the land. But do they represent prime fuel for those with [...]

Forget the BMI, and concentrate on getting rid of your gut

The body mass index or ‘BMI’ (calculated by dividing someone’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters is the most commonly-used weight-related measure of health. The problem is, though, it’s virtually useless for this purpose. This is for two main reasons: 1. It tells us nothing about body composition. It is [...]

Calorie counting is stressful (and other reasons to avoid it if you want to lose weight)

When it comes to weight (specifically fat) loss, I’m not into counting or consciously restricting them. I’ll come onto why in a moment. But before I do, I want to share the results of a recent study in which women ate in one or four ways [1]: 1. where individuals ate a diet which restricted [...]