What is menopause? The word menopause comes from the Greek men (month) and pausis (cessation). Menopause was a term coined by French physician Charles Pierre Louis de Gardenne in 1821 to define the permanent cessation of menstruation. The official...
For even advanced runners, to complete a marathon in a personal best (PB) time requires fitness, training, and dedication. For the average recreational runner, this will certainly mean undertaking a programme of endurance exercise that demands a...
There are many nutrients involved in proper digestion and digestive functioning, and two of the most common imbalances or deficiencies that I often see in clinic, and one vitamin that is often overlooked, are explored below. Probiotics Probiotics...
When it comes to food and nutrition, it can feel like we’re constantly getting mixed messages. Is a small glass of red wine still good for us, or do the risks far outweigh the benefits? Is dark chocolate still in vogue, or has it been replaced...
Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you have to put your life on hold. When it comes to booking your holidays, planning ahead is key to making sure you will be able to have a great time without worrying about potential problems that may arise. We...
Menopause. There are many, many articles written about menopause and how you can manage symptoms. Perhaps not so many articles are written about how you should care for your skin during these changes. Over the past years, I have treated many...
It may not seem obvious that your digestive health is linked to your mental health, but many scientists are now calling your gut the 'second brain', and here's why. Scientific research is showing that our gut microbiome communicate with our brain...
The importance of eating healthily as we start to age When we age, there are many changes, including nutrient deficiencies and inadequate dietary intake, that can have a profound impact on our nutritional status. This can start to increase the...
Young people, no matter what their chosen activity is, need to have the right skills, training, mental attitude and, most importantly (and probably one of the biggest elements missing from most children's weaponry), nutrition, in order for them to...
The liver is one of the largest and hardest working organs in the body, yet it doesn't seem to get the attention and care it deserves. The liver, part of the digestive system, is responsible for more than 500 functions in the body. The main ones...
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