Antioxidants vs Free Radicals

We all know that oxygen is essential for all life... But did you know that, as well as being an absolute necessity for our survival, its use in the body can also result in the production of certain unwanted by-products? They are known as oxidants. Some of these oxidants will act as free radicals. Free... Continue Reading →

Antibiotics vs Gut

Good health begins with balance in the body. Did you know that there are twenty times more bacteria than living cells inside our bodies? Having the right kinds of bacteria (often "friendly bacteria"), in appropriate quantities, is essential for virtually everything from healthy digestion and nutrient absorption, to immunity and defence against infections. It's no... Continue Reading →

Dandelion… weed or a valuable herb?

I can’t believe it’s May already; the Spring has come to greet us in a full swing and with it came a mass of flowers. I’m sat here looking at my garden and see the grass speckled with white daisies and yellow dandelions. I can’t help but wonder… why do we consider these amazing plants... Continue Reading →

The truth about Acne

Did you know that acne is the most common of all skin problems, affecting as much as 80% of the population? Acne is an umbrella-term for different types of eruptions arising from a similar origin which can be divided into two groups: Noninflammatory acne- which includes blackheads and whiteheads Inflammatory acne (where we can see... Continue Reading →

Endometriosis

Seeing as we are in the middle of the Endometriosis Awareness Week (4-10 March 2019), I felt compelled to write a little bit about this painful condition. For those of you who are fortunate enough not to belong to the 10% of women who suffer from it, I’m going to include a brief introduction. So...... Continue Reading →

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