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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...

BPH is a non-malignant enlargement of the prostate and is one of the most common diseases in ageing men which can lead to lower urinary tract problems (LUTS). Approximately 25% of men in their 50's, 50-60% in their 60's, and 80-90% of all men 80 years or older,...

Research has demonstrated that eating vegetables before tucking into the rest of our plate can have a positive impact on our blood sugars. Dietary carbohydrates eaten after vegetables were digested more slowly and required less insulin to break them down. A great way...

Your skin is the largest oily organ you have. It is also a complex one. Our age, our genes, our lifestyle, our sun exposure, frequency of washing, the various products we apply to our skin, as well as our diet, all play a significant role in our skin health. There is...

The NHS estimate that there are approximately 13 million women in the UK who are currently peri or menopausal. Approximately 80% will experience symptoms, some more severe than others. These symptoms can be physical and psychological and can last for many years. Every...

Vitamin D is a commonly discussed vitamin and there is an array of Vitamin D supplements for us to chose from to ‘top up our levels’. But do we really understand what it does for us and why it is so important?  With 1 in 6 people in the UK thought to have low...