Beetroot Juice Found to Lower Blood Pressure
A new study published just last month in the journal Hypertension suggests that drinking just one glass of beetroot a day can reduce...
Antibiotic Resistance 'A Global Crisis'
Antibiotic resistance has been receiving a lot of attention in the media recently. England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally...
Choosing the Best Supplements: Part 2
In Part One I discussed some guidelines to help ensure that you are getting the best out of your supplements. Read on for more pointers....
Can Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Body Fat?
A new trial has found that calcium and vitamin D may decrease levels of abdominal fat in overweight adults. Abdominal fat is linked with...
Choosing the Right Supplements: Part 1
Choosing the right kind of supplement is extremely important, and yet the choice available can create lots of confusion. I am frequently...
Raynaud's Awareness Month
February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, a campaign aimed at increasing understanding of this debilitating condition amongst the general...
Potassium Boosts Bone Health
A randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled trial has suggested that potassium citrate may have significant benefits for bone health...
Nutrition to Beat the January Blues
Monday 21st January – the Monday of the last full week in January – has been labelled ‘Blue Monday’, to signify the most depressing day...
Vitamin D May Protect Against Tooth Decay
A recent systematic review provides new evidence that Vitamin D is a ‘promising caries-preventive agent’ and that Vitamin D may reduce...
Are You Allergic to Winter?
The cold winter months can actually increase allergic symptoms in some people, spelling months of misery. Summer allergies are often...
