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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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,...
Butternut Soup with Ginger
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...
Skin Health
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...
PeriMenopause & Menopause
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
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...
Magnesium Rich Foods
A human adult body contains 25g of magnesium. Approximately 65% acts as a reservoir in our bones and teeth, 35% in blood and other tissues. It is an electrolyte that is critical in nearly all our metabolic processes, including: Energy creationBone...
Stewed Apples
Apples can be a rich source of phytochemicals (strong antioxidants). Various studies have linked their consumption with reduced risk of some cancers and cardiovascular disease. The pectin (soluble fibre) within apples becomes further pronounced when the apple is...
Banana Bread
25% of all fruit consumed in the UK are bananas. Whilst enjoyable to eat, they serve as a great source of potassium, vitamin C and B vitamins as well as containing a number of antioxidant properties which can help support our bodies fight free radicals. Sometimes...