Addiction is the term used to describe an individual’s lack of control over use of a particular substance or activity to the point where they may bec…

What makes food cravings different from general hunger is just how specific they are. It is not a case of being so hungry we would take anything that…

With February being National Heart Health month, there is an increasing public interest in how nutrition can have a positive impact on the health of…

We look at some of the golden rules for preparing tasty, nutritious packed lunches.

There are many reasons why we do not get enough sleep, including difficulty falling asleep, interrupted sleep due to hormonal imbalances or stress, o…

Fat that lies just below your skin in most of your body - the kind you can see and feel with your hands - is called subcutaneous fat. The right kind…

Refreshing, homemade smoothies are a great way to get some nutrients in your body, but are they too cold for winter?

So I often see clients who are struggling with their weight and despite being on a restrictive diet, they just can’t shift those pounds. Well, the li…

The Royal Society of Public Health has issued sample packaging showing minutes of exercise against the number of calories.

A registered nutritional therapist explains the problem with budget brand supplements and outlines what you should look for in a good supplement.

Many of us are familiar with the musical and film “My Fair Lady” – an adaptation of the play “Pygmalion” written by George Bernard Shaw. The story ce…

The word ‘detox’ gets bandied about incessantly these days, and even more so at this time of year. You’d be hard pressed to find a magazine or newspa…