Dragonhead – Benefits
The Dragonhead plants are annuals in the Lamiaceae family and form the genus Dracocephalum. In herbal medicines, the plant leaves have been used like Lemon […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
What are the 10 Foods that Diabetics Should Avoid?
For individuals with diabetes, managing their diet is crucial for maintaining stable blood sugar levels and overall health. Certain foods can cause rapid spikes in […]
What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease And What Causes It?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a highly serious complaint for sufferers. The disease encompasses two major forms: Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). These […]
Raw Foodism
Today I looked at Google Trends just to see what was fizzing on the internet. Raw foodism seems to be the buzzword of the moment. […]
What Is Phenibut?
Phenibut is a compound that has been used for a number of years as a central nervous system depressant with anxiolytic effects. It is used […]
Cancer May Be Associated With Consumption Of Ultra-Processed Foods
Latest research highlights a rise in cancer linked to an increased consumption of what are called ultra-processed foods. For many of us, ‘ultra-processed foods’ are […]
How Does Fake Tan Work And Is It Safe?
The world of ballroom dancing is famous for its liberal use of fake tan, but the popularity of self tanning products continues to increase as […]
Toothpaste Tablets – Are They An Effective, Eco-friendly Alternative To Toothpaste In A Tube?
Toothpaste tablets are promoted as providing an eco-friendly alternative to toothpaste in a tube, but is this just clever marketing? Just how eco-friendly are these […]
Food Planning For Those With COVID-19
Nutrition for anybody suffering with COVID-19 has been at the top of the list of dos and do nots when trying to recover from this […]
CBD Regulations And The Consumer At Its Heart
Cannabis and products that contain it have exploded onto the food and consumer healthcare marketplace. At the heart of this particular herb is cannabidiol (CBD). […]
Signaling Pathways of Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) in Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Production
The immune system plays a crucial role in defending the body against invading pathogens. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a class of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) […]
You want nutrient-dense food? We have it here!
Nutrient-dense foods are found in any food store and cupboard. It’s a case of just knowing what to look for and how to use them. […]
Is A Vegan Diet Bad For Bone Health?
The dairy in our diets is frequently promoted as a vital bone-builder, so is a vegan diet bad for bone health? Young people are ditching […]
Using Acids To Exfoliate – All You Need To Know
It may sound counter intuitive, but using acids to exfoliate your skin is a gentler approach than using scrubs or cleansing brushes. As you will […]
Top Vegan Protein Bars
Protein bars regularly receive an airing on this website because they are fuels for so many athletes or for those trying to build muscle. Now […]
7 Top Tips To Keep Vegan Teenagers Healthy.
Parents of vegan teenagers often worry about them getting all the nutrition their growing bodies need. One common concern is whether a vegan diet can […]
Three vegetables, Two Fruits For Five-A-Day
Nutritional advice has always been to make sure we got our ‘five-a-day’. The idea was that we needed a regular daily intake of both fruits […]
Fructose In The Diet Linked To Damage Of The Immune System
Fructose is a key energy molecule in human nutrition but too much appears highly problematic for the way our immune system works. A high sugar […]
The Benefits Of Probiotics
Overview Probiotics are globally important. They are probably the archetypal functional food/ What’s more, they have a number of beneficial effects on human health. This […]
LED Light Therapy For Skin – Does It Work?
The age of the facial gadget is well and truly here, and LED light therapy devices are at the head of the pack. Madonna, Victoria […]