Migraines affect 15%-20% of men and 25%-30% of women due to excessive dilation of the blood vessels in the head, and when they do strike they can be quite debilitating. In addition to this, this vasodilation causes the nerves that are wrapped around the blood vessels to stretch. This stretching causes the nerves to release [...]
If you are like most people, you don’t drink enough water on a daily basis. Researchers today believe it is essential to drink at least 2 – 2.5 litres of water per day if you are going to perform at your best. As summer is approaching it is important in this hot and humid climate [...]
If you want to have a clean start to the New Year try my “mini detox” program. The “mini detox” will help get your liver and digestive system back into gear for the New Year, leaving you feeling fresh and alive. Detox is not a dirty word! Do you cringe at the thought of having [...]
We all know we should eating our vegetables, but what is also important is eating a variety and I don’t just mean different types but different colours like reds, oranges, yellows, blues, purples and of course our greens! For optimum nutrition, rather than relying on taking a multi-vitamin, up the colour ante on your plate. [...]
What are the benefits of Soft Drinks? The only benefit of soft drinks is that they can be a refreshing party drink or an occasional “treat” to drink but consumed regularly they can only have negative consequences on your health As these drinks are digested and absorbed into our bloodstream, they do damage little by [...]
The menopausal phase of life is a time of huge change for many women. The physical and emotional changes can be overwhelming, debilitating and extremely frustrating. Many women experience a rollercoaster ride of symptoms during menopause, including bewildering mood swings, hot flushes, fatigue, cognitive impairment, insomnia and depression. These are all common symptoms that can [...]
Alkaline diet – The five signs you need it There are many benefits to eating an alkaline diet. Research now shows that inflammation is one of the main drivers behind chronic disease and over-acidity in the body can result in inflammation and chronic health issues, while an alkaline diet can help to prevent these same [...]
Resveratrol is a natural product found in grapes and many plants and is the reason why many people say that red wine is good for you as it contains Resveratrol. Medicinally the Chinese herb Polygonum cuspidatum also known as Japanese Knotweed contains high levels of Resveratrol and is the source of most Resveratrol used in [...]
