Thyroid Disease: What are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed? Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your throat. It produces thyroxine, an essential hormone for energy and metabolism. Women over forty have a one in 10 chance of suffering some sort of thyroid issue. Thyroid symptoms are often mistaken with… Continue reading Thyroid Disease: What are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed?
Do We Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps A Day? Which came first, the marketing campaign for walking 10,000 steps a day or the scientific evidence? As Japan prepared to host the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, focus on the fitness of the general population increased, as well as a greater awareness that regular exercise was an… Continue reading Do We Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps A Day?
Collagen supplements, are they worth it for ever-lasting youth? What is collagen? It’s the most abundant protein in the body and our body makes it for us. It provides structure, support and strength to your skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. Collagen is a protein structure that keeps us looking youthful. We have it in… Continue reading Collagen supplements, are they worth it for ever-lasting youth?
IS CAFFEINE HEALTHY? As always, there is no absolute ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ in nutritional science but understanding what it is and what it does, can help you make informed decisions. So what is caffeine? It’s a naturally occurring plant compound, which is thought to function for the plant as an insect repellent and herbicide.… Continue reading IS CAFFEINE HEALTHY?
VITAMIN D: FOOD, SUNSHINE AND SUPPLIMENTATION Here in the Uk, 1 in 6 of us are said to be deficient in vitamin D. Lots of factors contribute to the deficiency but on a basic level, we can’t produce enough of it from sunshine alone and reserves gathered over summer aren’t enough to see us through Winter. … Continue reading VITAMIN D: FOOD, SUNSHINE AND SUPPLIMENTATION
why do we feel brighter in spring? A big part of the answer is serotonin. As soon as our bodies detect Spring is here, serotonin production is automatically increased. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and a huge contributor to feelings of happiness and well-being. This mood-boosting surge of serotonin may lead you to look at ways of… Continue reading WHY DO WE FEEL BRIGHTER IN SPRING?
SMALL CHANGES REALLY DO ADD UP It simply isn’t true that radical changes are the key to improving health and wellbeing. Navigating the endless noise and advice being shared by well-meaning but often unqualified individuals in the press and on social media is tough and very confusing. In clinic, we frequently see people… Continue reading SMALL CHANGES REALLY DO ADD UP
Wellbeing and Wellness – what do we really mean? Wellbeing and wellness are two words that seem to turn up in every single article and social media post about health but what do they really mean? Wellness is a lifestyle built on practicing healthy habits each day, to attain better physical and mental health… Continue reading Wellbeing and Wellness – what do we really mean?
INTERMITTENT FASTING – IS IT FOR YOU? First off, this is a huge topic with a very mixed evidence-base meaning it’s impossible for us to cover everything in one article. For those wanting to understand more, here is a solid starting point. The benefits and risks vary, there are no clear-cut answers and as always, discuss all… Continue reading INTERMITTENT FASTING-IS IT FOR YOU?
We are constantly being urged to eat less meat but as part of a balanced diet, red
meat is an excellent source of essential nutrients, with grass-fed beef considered
nutritionally superior
