Health

What is HRT? HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy.  Menopausal symptoms are often caused by falling hormone levels, and the idea is that taking HRT will replace the hormones your body is no longer producing, and therefore put a stop to uncomfortable symptoms.  The scare stories Recent reports have indicated that taking HRT can increase the risk of breast cancer. In a study carried out by Cancer Research UK, which looked at one million women, it was concluded that women who take combined HRT have double the risk of developing... Read More

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU? New year, new you? Great! But, this year, why not try a new approach? Many people dive headlong into a new diet regime in January, punishing themselves for enjoying extra food and drink over the festive period. The trouble is, a huge number of these diets are not sustainable – or successful – in the long term. One of the reasons for this is the ongoing focus so many people place on calorie counting. Calorie counting is at the root of many disordered relationships with food:... Read More

FEAR OF FLYING? The fear of flying (aerophobia) is an excessive worry about air travel; apparently as many as one in ten of us are affected by it! A fear of flying tends to lead to increased anxiety and potentially panic attacks at the thought of flying. As a result, many avoid air travel. So, what could help? SOME FACTS TO BALANCE OUT THAT FEAR Firstly – whilst I’m happy to acknowledge that fear does not tend to be logical – it is always helpful to examine how realistic one’s fears may... Read More

In light of the current lockdown situation, Public Health England has updated its recommendations on Vitamin D supplementation. All adults and children are now advised to take 10µg per day tokeep their bones, muscles and teeth healthy. But why is vitamin D so very important at this time? Firstly, vitamin D is generally made by the body on exposure to sunlight. Although it is beautifully sunny at the moment, we are currently under lockdown conditions. This means that for many, the opportunity to spend time outside is severely restricted. This,... Read More

In some of my blog posts, I report on stories from my clinical work – detailing my client’s experiences (with their knowledge and consent) using certain supplements for certain complaints. These stories are not to claim that everyone will gain the same benefit, but rather to share my experiences with people who are interested in the field of alternative health. This week I want to look at my experiences using Sea Buckthorn Oil – a source of Omega 7 – for people struggling with Dry Eye conditions. WHAT IS DRY... Read More

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

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