vitamins
A health diet for life
A varied wholefood vegan diet will provide all the nutrients required for a healthy body during pregnancy, for breastfeeding and from birth onwards. In fact there is no known nutrient the vegan diet cannot provide and several studies have sh...read more
A mediterranean approach to health
One of the most fascinating things to happen in the field of medicine over the past few decades is that scientists are now validating what herbalist and traditional healers have known for centuries – that many plants have amazing heali...read more
A, B or C: Vitamins are good for you.
As a child someone surly once said to you: ‘eat your vegetables, they have lots of vitamins that are good for you.’ But is that so ? Are vitamins really good for you ? Which ones are the best to be taking in ? How much should take in every day ? Is there a limit ...read more
Acne and skin problems
Our skin is the largest organ of elimination and assimilation there is. It reflects the state of our entire system and is a good barometer of our internal health. Chronic skin problems are a sign that something is amiss. It can be as simple as poor eating ha...read more
All you need to know about vitamin b12 in vegetarian and vegan diets
The association of vitamin B12 with animal foods such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and dairy products has helped create the myth that this vitamin can only be obtained from these foods and that a vegetarian or vegan diet provides a sub...read more
Allergies in pregnancy and childbirth
Pregnancy is a time of intense change within the female body. Hormonal changes have a profound influence on the immune system and allergic diseases may be affected by these changes. The hormones of pregnancy have steroidal type eff...read more
Antioxidants: fighting free radicals
Continuing research has confirmed that many of the twentieth century’s most common diseases are associated with a shortage of antioxidant nutrients. These diseases are thought to be the result of free radical damage. By increasing your daily intake of antioxidants you ...read more
Are you forgetful?
You may have a deficiency of Vitamin B. What is forgetfulness and how does it differ from Dementia? Loss of memory is a common symptom, particular in the elderly, but memory loss may also be associated with lack of concentration. Many people fear a diagno...read more
B vitamins
The B vitamins are a complex group that have an invaluable effect on our bodies and why we need them. B vitamins are best taken in one complex tablet which contains all the needed B vitamins as they work better as a full unit in balanced quantities. Thiamine Thiami...read more
Background of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis or osteopenia occurs in about 44 million Americans, resulting in 1.5 million fragility fractures per year. The consequences of these fractures include pain, disability, depression, loss of independence, and increased mortality. The burden to the...read more
Bacteria: friend or foe?
Our digestive system contains millions of bacteria (referred to as gut flora) that live in a delicate balance with one another. This includes beneficial or “friendly” bacteria that have the upper hand in a healthy digestive system and act as natu...read more
Beauty comes from within!
We all know what healthy looks like... It’s a fresh-faced look, with unblemished skin, glossy hair and strong nails, good teeth, bright eyes and loads of energy also help! Yet the skin, hair and nails are all dead, so how can you help make them look full of life through things such as...read more
Biotin
What is biotin? Biotin (also known as vitamin H) helps your body process the foods you eat, especially fats, into glucose energy the cells can use. It is important for fat production and synthesis of ...read more
Boning up on calcium!
Most people in developed countries have been brought up to believe that our teeth and our bones can only grow healthily if we drink cow’s milk. Over the last three decades we have witnessed a barrage of marketing campaigns designed to ...read more
Bringing up a baby
Birth - 6 months From birth to 6 months all of the baby's nutritional needs can be met through breast milk. If mothers choose to change to bottle-feeding before the age of 6 months, Farleys Soya Formula is suitable. If baby is also receiving bottle feeds, m...read more
Calcium
What is calcium? Calcium is found inside most cells of the body where it is involved in numerous biochemical functions. Calcium is stored in your bones and teeth. What calcium does for you It makes your bones and teeth strong, and helps y...read more
Calcium/magnesium supplements…what do they do?
Some people take one of these combined tablets complete with incorporated boron 3-4 times per week in addition to the minerals contained in their general multi-vitamin tablet. So, why do we need these valuable minerals and don’t we get enough from our diet? Well, we al...read more
Can Vitamin C cure colds?
Definition Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. Function Vitamin C is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is necessary to form collagen, an imp...read more
Can't you remember your dreams?
If you don't, you may be deficient in VITAMIN B6 What is Vitamin B6? Vitamin B6 is the master vitamin for processing amino acids—the building blocks of all proteins and some hormones. Vitamin B6 helps to make and take apart many amino acids and is also needed to make...read more
Copper
What is copper? Used by man for millennia to make tools, copper also plays a vital role within the body, assisting growth, cellular function, free radical control and the many functions of blood. What copper does for you Copper is necessary for your body to convert the mineral iro...read more
Dairy foods and heart disease
A challenge to the dairy industry It is widely accepted that saturated fats raise cholesterol and increase risk of heart disease. Official dietary guidelines across the world recommend that no more than 10% of calories should come fromread more
Diabetes can affect anyone, at any time
What is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the amount of glucose in the blood is too high, and the body is not able to use it properly. Glucose is derived mainly from food. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, is needed to convert gluco...read more
Dietary deficiencies: causes and conventional treatment
Dietary deficiencies and their affect on health and fertility A lack of the vitamins and minerals found in food can be the cause of many of the PMS symptoms and can be corrected if recognised. It is important to eat a balanced diet, including a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, if opti...read more
Dietary vitamins for vegetarians and vegans
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 deficiency may not typically be expected in coeliacs as absorption is co-factor dependent and occurs in the often unaffected terminal ileum, however B12 levels are statistically lower in people with coeliac disease compared with controls. The haemato...read more
Do athletes need a special diet?
Vitamins and minerals perform the same essential functions for athletes and non-athletes alike. The key to obtaining the vitamins and minerals that athletes need is to eat a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods in amounts that will maintain<...read more
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