Insomnia is a surprisingly common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep and get enough restful slumber. Nearly 50% of older adults suffer from insomnia. Millions of people of all ages lose sleep due to stress and anxiety. Insufficient sleep can contribute to memory issues, sadness, anger, depression, weight gain, anxiety, … Read more
Did you know that a teetotaller can also get liver disease? May not sound fair, yet it’s true. You don’t have to be an alcoholic to be diagnosed with fatty liver disease. And, believe it or not, it’s actually quite common these days, affecting 20-40% of the Western world’s population. What is fatty liver disease? … 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
Have you had your broccoli today? If not, then you have missed out on a healthy dose of a long list of nutrients such as vitamins C, K, A, B and D, folate, manganese, calcium, magnesium and fibre. Although the health benefits of all the cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale are … 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
If you thought you could cut back on or forego the water drinking during the Winter months you have been gravely misinformed. Although in Winter we do not perspire as much or get as thirsty as we do in Summer, there are many other reasons why we still need to take in adequate amounts of … 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
Diabetes can happen to any of us – even if you think you’re following the most perfect diet. But the blame doesn’t necessarily lie with us. The conventional methods of testing , no matter how often done, can still leave us on the path to insulin resistance and we could wake up one morning an … Read more
Who would have thought that a virus we first heard mention of way back in December 2019, would still be causing havoc and having such a huge impact on our lives. Lately I’ve been wondering if the following sounds as familiar to others as it does to me and if it has anything to do … Read more