What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that produces pain, swelling and stiffness in joints. It is worst in the feet, wrists and hands. It […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The Health Benefits Of Spinach
Spinach is one of those leafy vegetables which we all enjoy. For years Popeye would often gobble a can of the stuff so that he […]
The Nutrition In Eggs
Eggs have long been thought of as unhealthy but in recent findings they have benefits that outweigh these historical findings. For a start they are […]
Bananas Offer So Much More In Nutrition
Bananas are one of the top snack foods and their curved, boomerang shape with that bright yellow colour provides lots of appeal. No wonder we […]
Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Appear To Prevent Or Treat Covid-19
The latest evidence from scientists from Europe, the USA and the UK including researchers from the University of Birmingham have published a consensus paper on […]
The Preparation Of Extruded Foods
Extrusion is now a standard processing method for preparing a wide variety of consumer products. Extruded foods are one particular application of this particular technology […]
Visceral Fat Is Bad For You!
Visceral fat is no laughing matter. It may look funny when we jiggle a fat belly and there are rolls of fat exposed around the […]
Dairy Proteins Drive Medical Nutrition
In 2020, the COVID crisis is raging throughout the world but the issues of other medical conditions including are still with us. In the world […]
The health benefits of lotus seeds
If you live in the UK you are not very likely to come across foxnuts or lotus seeds but in India they are considered to […]
Chaga – A Leading Mushroom
One of the developing trends for foods and beverages in particular may well reside with the chaga mushroom. Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is particularly interesting at […]
Are vegetarians more likely to suffer depression than meat eaters ?
A new study coming out of the University of Alabama is stating that vegetarians and vegans are more likely to suffer from depression then meat […]
Plant-based proteins on the rise as COVID-19 bites
One of the trends in recent weeks has been an increase in the consumption of plant-based protein foods, especially in Asia. It comes about because […]
Some Foods Can Increase The Risk Of Dementia But Which Ones ?
Dementia is a condition that has no cure. It is a terminal condition for which there are no treatments. It is likely that many of […]
Is Lemon Water Better Than Ordinary Water ?
Lemon water is a very trendy drink which to many has almost magical and mystical powers. To be honest though, is it any better than […]
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ?
In past times, we were confronted with what was termed difficult children. These were those children that did not fit in with school, were disruptive […]
Managing Atherosclerosis: A Comprehensive Approach to Cardiovascular Health
Atherosclerosis is a condition whereby the artery wall gets thicker because fatty materials such as cholesterol build up on it. We often think of it […]
The Health Benefits Of Black Garlic
Black garlic offers a culinary experience which is very different from raw or cooked garlic and is increasing in popularity as an ingredient. It’s a […]
Aloysia polystachya For Treating Anxiety
The powdered leaves of the herb Aloysia polystachya (Griseb.) Moldenke are often used to treat anxiety. The herb is regularly taken in a powdered form […]
What Is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is an holistic healing approach that relies on natural plant extracts, usually essential oil to promote a feeling of well-being. The idea of well […]
The Many Uses For Lavender Oil
Lavender is a popular garden plant and a great attractor of bees. The oil is also noted for its fine aroma and calming properties. All […]