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Whilst antibiotics can be a real lifesaver, they can also bring with them unwanted side effects. Antibiotics cannot distinguish between good and bad bacteria so indiscriminately wipe out both. Once...

Incredibly common yet notoriously difficult to detect, low magnesium has become a widespread problem in our modern Western world. Knowing the early signs and symptoms to look out for is therefore v...

It probably comes as no great surprise that the differences that make us male or female also make our nutrient needs unique. If you’ve ever looked closely at the ingredients of gender-specific mult...

There’s so many good reasons to be kind. Here’s another one.  When big things feel out of control, like right now, in the middle of another national lockdown, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and str...

There are a variety of different reasons people may choose to follow a vegan diet but it’s crucial for anyone eating a plant-based diet to be aware of the increased risks of nutrient deficiencies. ...

Broccoli has long been recognised as a superfood. I remember learning about its immense nutritional value, early on in my nutrition training. And almost twenty years on (yikes!) there’s still no di...

It has long been understood that our microbiome has far reaching benefits outside of the gastrointestinal tract and an important part of it is to support our immune system.  There are various prote...

Here in UK, papaya is an exotic fruit rather than a weekly shop staple that we are able to pick up in every supermarket. But perhaps we are missing a trick if we do not include it as part of our va...

A staggering 80% of women suffer every month with premenstrual symptoms, ranging from breast tenderness, weight gain and mood swings, to cravings, irritability and lack of energy. For 30 – 40% of t...