Herbal remedies to ward off infection and boost health Constantly unwell and need to give your immune system a boost? Consider using herbal remedies! Herbs are rich in important nutrients and powerful compounds to fuel immune cells and ward off infections Here are 5 herbs to supercharge your immune system and prevent…
How does your brain work? How can it work better? Why does brain function decline in so many and how can you make sure you’re not one of them? We are supporting the Alzheimer’s is Preventable campaign with our partners Food for the Brain Foundation who kick off the campaign on November 1st with an unprecedented group of…
The link between eczema and gut health Research suggests that there is a link between eczema and gut health. (1) Specifically, it states that a person’s gut flora may influence the skin, in what scientists call the gut-skin axis. The gut flora, referred to as the microbiome, is the collection of bacteria, fungi, and…
High fructose diets may harm the immune system In a 2021 study conducted by several UK establishments, and published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers suggest that eating a diet high in fructose may cause the immune system to become inflamed and may reduce its ability to function properly. Fructose is a natural sugar…
COVID-19 linked to autoimmunity The understanding of what goes wrong in autoimmune disease, and why, is advancing on numerous fronts[1]. One key question that remains, is what makes some people more likely to experience autoimmunity than others? Gender appears to play a significant part, with autoimmune disease around three times more common in women than…
Research suggests vegetarians have healthier levels of disease markers than meat eaters The results of a large-scale study conducted by researchers from the University of Glasgow found that adult vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat-eaters, regardless of factors such as age, weight, smoking or alcohol consumption. The researchers analysed data from…
As the UK progresses towards the current milestones indicated by the government regarding the changing of social restrictions and the possible development of a different societal set of norms, either temporary or prolonged, it is time to start to categorise risk and future health care plans as our work (in health provision) will be in…
A study carried out by researchers at the University of Birmingham’s School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences suggests that a cup of hot cocoa might help protect against mental stress-induced cardiovascular events. Even a single stressful episode has been shown to increase the risk of such event, possibly due to the influence of stress…
Covid-19 recovery breathing techniques The Covid-19 coronavirus attacks the respiratory system, for some people leaving breathing difficulties long after the acute stage of the virus has passed. There is much research available online about the benefits of breathing exercises as a step towards recovery from Long-Covid. “Deep breathing can help restore diaphragm function and increase…
In a huge breakthrough for complementary medicine, a conventional health journal, The Oncologist, has published a study on how homeopathic medicine has a significant effect on a type of lung cancer. The study was conducted in 2020 in four outpatient centres across Europe, and evaluated the effects of homeopathic treatment in patients with stage IV…