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Fibroids are one of the most common and yet understudied diseases in women. These tumours which are dependent on both oestrogen and progesterone levels, affect women mainly during their reproductive years. Most women who have fibroids, will be asymptomatic for many...

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin which our bodies can not produce itself. Therefore we must obtain Vitamin A from food, where it is then stored in our live, bound to proteins and ready to be transported around the body as required. Vitamin A is probably best known...

Quinoa dates back centuries, grown by cultures such as the Incas at high altitudes. It is high in protein and contains essential fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, dietary fibres and carbohydrates. It is gluten free and is a versatile food that can be eaten at every...

Vitamin B12 is water soluble vitamin and an essential micronutrient. We obtain it predominately from animal products (typically red meat, dairy and eggs). Vitamin B12 is a key nutrient that is involved in the synthesis of our DNA, formation of blood cell components,...

Evidence suggests that increased dietary fibre consumption may positively alter the gut bacteria and influence metabolic health. Dietary Fibre leaves your stomach undigested and ends up in your colon where it feeds friendly gut bacteria providing various health...

Herbal Teas are considered to contain an abundance of polyphenol antioxidants as well as other ingredients associated with the protection and treatment of various ailments and maintaining overall health. Herbal tea is actually not made from tea plants but from...

As humans we rely solely on the dietary intake for the maintenance of the body pool of Vitamin C. Foods high in Vitamin C include: Citrus fruits: organes, kiwi, lemon, grapefruitStrawberriesTomatoesCruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli, Brussels, Cabbage, Cauliflower The...

Ageing is a natural process and whilst we can not stop it, we can act to ensure we age well. Our diets and lifestyle impact how well we age. Our diets and lifestyle impact how well we age. Good nutrition plays a key role in how we age. It can act to support our skin...

Medicinal Mushrooms are becoming increasingly valued for their medicinal properties and can be eaten as part of our diets or in herbal formations eg, tablet and powders. Wishing the mushrooms mycelium (root structure), there are many bioactive metabolites with varying...

Stress is the body's reaction to real or perceived harmful situations. Our bodies release a chemical reaction where our heart rate increases, our breathing gets heavier and quicker, our muscles tighten and our blood pressure rises. Our bodies are made to manage stress...