Archive

2020

27/05/2020

Men’s Health Month: Sexual Health

In the final blog of my Men’s Health series, I’m going to have a look at sexual health and the health of the prostate. ZINC: THE KING OF MINERALS FOR MEN Most men are at risk of low zinc levels, and this is especially true of young men and boys going through puberty. This is because the prostate gland, sexual development and the production of sperm all require this vital mineral, which is also recognised as being low in most diets. Zinc plays a role in: • Normal cognitive function... Read More

27/05/2020
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Banishing Brain Fog

Earlier this week, I examined the research behind using Omega-3 to help support brain health in children (Read here) As we continue to explore Brain Awareness Week, I’ve chosen to dedicate this blog to the all-too-common feeling of brain fog. I’m going to look at natural ways to boost brain function and mental performance – and therefore lift that foggy feeling many of us will recognise! WHAT IS BRAIN FOG? Many people describe a sensation of ‘brain fog’, but what does this actually mean? Brain fog encompasses a poor memory, lack of mental... Read More

27/05/2020

Looking after your heart

The heart is a muscle which keeps the body running – like the engine in a car – if it stops working, then everything fails. Therefore, it is vitally important that we take steps to look after the health of our heart. MAJOR RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASE • Smoking • Physical Inactivity • High Blood Pressure • High Cholesterol So, to look after the heart, we should avoid smoking, stay active and look for natural ways to reduce our cholesterol and blood pressure. HIGH CHOLESTEROL High levels of LDL... Read More

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Back to School: Immune Health

As we head towards September and the ‘back to school’ campaigns have started for real, it is time to point out that this means that cold and flu season could also be imminent. WHY SEPTEMBER BRINGS BACK BUGS In September, raring to go after six weeks at home, we deliver our children back to school. In these enclosed spaces, with warm rooms, and – lets face it – largely unwashed hands, germs have the perfect breading ground. Immune systems are challenged, and slowly but surely the infections start. Most commonly... Read More

27/05/2020

IBS Awareness Month: What is IBS?

WHAT IS IBS? IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is a common diagnosis and has a broad spectrum of symptoms. For this reason, health professionals divide IBS into 3 sub-categories, to help focus treatment more effectively. These sub-categories are: • IBS-C – Irritable Bowel Syndrome where the main bowel symptom is constipation • IBS-D – Irritable Bowel Syndrome where the main bowel symptom is diarrhoea • IBS-M – Irritable Bowel Syndrome with a mixed bowel symptom – most often alternating between constipation and diarrhoea. The other most common IBS... Read More

6 key nutrients to support eye health

Why is eye health so important? We should all take the best possible care of our eyes. Losing your vision can be a scary process, and something which most people fear. So, this week, I am going to take a look at products which may help care for your eyes and protect your vision. A while ago now, I was visited by a lady who was suffering from recurrent eye infections and as a result had been put onto steroid eye drops – which her optician had now told her could damage... Read More

3 Rules for a Calmer Christmas

It may be the ‘most wonderful time of year’ but for many people Christmas is far from joyful, so I want to share my techniques for avoiding the frazzled nerves and stresses which can accompany this time of year. The other night I had a dream that I awoke on Christmas morning to the realisation that I had forgotten to buy my daughter a single gift! Because we have such busy lives, my brain is worrying about forgetting important things. So, to try and prevent any stress, I knew I... Read More

27/05/2020

Creating a work/life balance, and the importance of mindfulness.

Life is hectic and stressful. Everyone is so busy and faces so many pressures. But it is important to try and create a sense of a good balance between work and life – to try and manage stress – because otherwise, we can start to struggle with anxiety, low mood and memory problems. In this blog we aim to look at some of the simple things you can do to feel more relaxed, in control and balanced. INVESTIGATE “MINDFULNESS” Mindfulness is all about taking time out of your daily life.... Read More

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Teen Health: Supporting low energy & mood swings

In my last blog I started looking at teen health, exploring the role of zinc and good bacteria in supporting healthy skin. This week I am going to continue my teenage theme, and look at ways to support those who are struggling with low energy and mood swings. During the teenage years the body is growing and developing, changing all the time. This demands a massive amount of energy. At the same time, we are asking our teens to work hard at school and achieve good grades – all this... Read More

27/05/2020
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Teen Health: Supporting them through exam time

In my previous blogs on teenage health, I have looked at ways to help support skin health and explored the use of B vitamins to try and increase energy and reduce mood swings.  In this final blog of the series, I am now going to look at supporting them through their exams. There are two main considerations when looking at ways to support teens through exam time – 1. anxiety and exam nerves; 2. memory and concentration. The good news is that natural medicine has quite a lot of different options in this arena! FOR EXAM STRESS AND... Read More