Spring has arrived and what a wonderful time of year this is. Well not if you’re one of those unfortunate people who suffer from hayfever. In fact, if you suffer from any allergy-linked problems such as eczema, asthma, dermatitis, itchy eyes, chronic nasal congestion or catarrh you probably find your symptoms are worse at this … Read more
Keep your mind sharp by doing something mentally stimulating every day they say. However, although doing a crossword puzzle may help for some, not everyone will be that fortunate. A third of people age 85 or older develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This condition is characterized by the death of neurons in the forebrain, hippocampus, and … Read more
Why silent? Well, usually there aren’t any outward symptoms that your bones are slowly getting weaker until one day, SNAP! You break a bone. I’m not normally one for statistics but the following facts did cause me to sit up and take notice: • Should someone with osteoporosis break a hip there’s a 30-40% chance … Read more
It has been undisputedly demonstrated over time that vitamin C is one of the most well-established and powerful immune boosting, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-aging and detoxing nutrients known to man. Given our current COVID-19 reality, getting enough of this powerhouse of immunity is deemed essential by most experts. Our bodies can’t make it and since virtually … Read more
Why are so many people still suffering from ill health months after being infected with SARS-CoV-2? These prolonged symptoms are so prevalent now that they have even acquired the collective name of “long-haul COVID”, What are the symptoms? Unlike the common cold or even influenza, this virus seems to be causing a bewildering array of … Read more
Do you remember the days when you could rely on your immune system to see you through the flu epidemics? Once upon a time your innate immune response very effectively fought off pathogens before they could start an active infection.Today it is a little more difficult and everyone’s immune system is challenged like never before. We now … Read more
As kids we were always told “Drink your milk!” but now it seems that, if it was good strong bones and teeth we were after, we may have been misled. Dairy may be high in calcium, however for a number of reasons, it might not be the best source of calcium. Furthermore it is now … Read more
Health, healing and vitality cannot be achieved without a balanced wholefood diet, exercise, detoxification and spiritual and emotional well-being. Sadly our foods are so adulterated these days that even when we think we are eating well, we are probably not. Even so-called “organically-grown” foods are often grown in mineral-depleted soils and many of the nutrients … Read more
Have you also been wondering what all the hype is about collagen these days and if you really are missing out on something? So, four months ago I decided to give collagen a try and I’m here to report back. But firstly, what is this magical thing called collagen actually? Collagen is the “glue” that … Read more
Since most people with blood pressure issues seem to suffer from a blood pressure that is often higher than what is considered normal, hypertension enjoys a lot more attention than hypotension, or low blood pressure. Perhaps this is also because there is an abundance of drugs that can be prescribed for high blood pressure. For … Read more