Month: March 2023

What are toxins, and why do we need to get rid of them? Toxins are poisonous substances with the potential to cause damage to our bodies inside and out and though they can be found in nature, many occur synthetically. We absorb them through food, water, products and air and there are two main types…

Whether you’ve had type 2 diabetes for a while, you’re newly diagnosed or you think you might be at risk of developing the condition, then it’s helpful to know what sort of diet and lifestyle is beneficial for helping you manage your condition. Making changes to the way you live, especially when it comes to…

Have you ever looked in the mirror and been faced with dull, lacklustre skin and wondered why? A good skincare routine is important for cleansing away makeup, dirt, oil, bacteria, sweat, pollution and dead skin cells. All of these add to the grime that builds up in the pores, signalling a one way ticket to…

What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder affecting the large intestine, causing a series of symptoms, including bloating, stomach pain, excess wind, and cramps. IBS is mostly experienced by people aged 50+ and it’s fairly common, found in up to 21{d5abdcb243f8c540745c2b94e9cf814def284752ddbcb0c4a920c74fc1328e5b} of people worldwide. More women suffer from the…

We’ve all had days where we just don’t have enough energy – but when the problem is persistent, it could be a sign that you’re suffering from fatigue. Although tiredness can be a symptom, fatigue isn’t the same as simply being low on energy, a feeling which usually goes away when you’ve had enough rest.…

Fibromyalgia is a chronic, long-term condition that results in pain all over the body. As well as fibromyalgia pain, it can also lead to other symptoms including extreme fatigue, headaches, muscular pain and stiffness, a low mood, anxiety, brain fog (such as problems concentrating on tasks and remembering things) and difficulty sleeping. There’s a lot…

The keto diet, also known as the ketogenic diet, is a way of eating that encourages a very low intake of carbohydrates and a high intake of fat. It’s very similar to the Atkins diet that favours meat and other animal products over bread, pasta and carbohydrate-rich, starchy vegetables. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are collectively…

Ah December, how we love you, with all your temptation and indulgence. However, with all these treats comes excess calories that we might end up regretting in January. None of us want to feel like we’re missing out on all the treats and roast dinners but equally, none of us want to start the new…

Have you heard the term batch cooking being bandied about a lot lately? Batch cooking used to be a culinary concept that was a popular practice – and recently, it’s become much more commonplace again.   It refers to the practice of cooking up multiple meals at once, then storing them for later consumption and people…

The Best Eating Habits to Prepare Your Body for the Tridemic Every year, new words enter our vocabulary, usually to describe current affairs and world events – and this year is no different. We’re currently in the grips of the so-called ‘tridemic’ – that is a triple threat of three viruses; Covid 19, flu and…