To snack or not to snack….that is the question (at least, it’s certainly a question I am often asked!) There is no standard answer to this as we are all individuals. That said, those with digestive issues or smaller stomach … Continue reading →

Many people prepare for the onset of winter by stocking up on extra vitamin C and other immune boosters. However, summer also places our bodies under specific demands and it’s important to make sure we keep our systems balanced through … Continue reading →

January again….and here we are….. again…. being bombarded with the usual gym promotions, weight loss programmes and ‘wonder’ products from clever marketers capitalising on the vulnerable (and at the moment, determined!) folk eager to make changes following the excesses of … Continue reading →

It’s what you do most of the time that affects your long term health, so indulging in an extra crunchy roast potato or having that cream-laden chocolate sundae on Christmas day isn’t going to send your cells into a nosedive … Continue reading →

Methylation is a biochemical process affecting almost all bodily functions. It impacts on everything from weight to mood, fertility to cancer. I attended two very lengthy seminars last week on the subject and my head was spinning – it’s a … Continue reading →

My sister-in-law is currently battling this condition which affects normal movement in muscles and tendons. Normally, messages from nerve cells in the brain (called upper motor neurons) are transmitted to nerve cells in the brain stem and spinal cord (called … Continue reading →

Whilst inflammation can have a  positive effect in our bodies (e.g. when we get a cold, our body responds with inflammation in the form of a fever that helps us heal) chronic, low-grade inflammation is thought to be one of … Continue reading →

Whilst we know that too much sugar takes its toll on our waistlines, research is also revealing that high sugar consumption can also have a negative effect on our brains. Sugar activates our taste receptors, sending signals to our brain … Continue reading →

Healthy skin starts from the inside. Skin cells need a variety of nutrients but drinking water is one of the best things you can do to keep your skin in shape. It keeps your skin moist reducing  fine lines and wrinkles. … Continue reading →