Eggs are one food that have had wildly different press from the nutritional community over the years. Back in the 1950s, here in the UK, we were encouraged to ‘go to work on an egg’ All that changed, though, when we got all cholesterol-conscious and fat-phobic back in the 70s and 80s. Recently, there was […]
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Study links better physical function with reduced risk of death
Sitting at dinner with friends last night, the subject of exercise came up. One of my fellow diners made, I think, a perfectly valid point when he commented that exercises such as running and cycling are not particularly effective where weight loss is concerned. I supported his point of view by quoting some science on […]
Might vitamin D therapy help individuals with Crohn’s disease?
Crohn’s disease is what is known as an ‘inflammatory bowel disorder’ (the other major inflammatory bowel disorder is ulcerative colitis). The inflammation in Crohn’s can affect any part of the gut (from the lips to the anus), and common symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhoea which can be bloody. The conventional approach to this […]
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.
6 Essentials to Emotional Health and Happiness
Optimal health and well-being are not only the product of physical behaviours, but our mental behaviours and attitudes too. Our thoughts, and whether these are essentially positive or negative in nature, have an obvious impact on how we feel about ourselves, our lives and others. This not only has a bearing on our sense of […]
6 Essentials to Physical Health and Wellbeing
Our physical health and well-being is influenced by an enormous array of factors. However, the vast majority of health issues can be tracked back to a relatively small number of factors and imbalances.
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