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Could the answer to obesity lie in the gut?

Ellie Mechnikov, the Nobel prize-winning scientist, attributed the health and longevity of the Balkan peasants in the early 20th Century to their habit of drinking fermented milk and the effect of this on the gut flora. He said “When people have learnt how to cultivate a suitable flora in the intestines of children as soon as they are weaned from the breast, the normal life may extend to twice my 70 years”.

What is Naturopathic Acupuncture?

Our article this week is provided by Henry McGrath – Academic Director at CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine) – who  trained in Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, in the UK and China. He has practiced Acupuncture since the 1990s, and is the author of various publications, including Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Cancer.

Eczema – Looking Beyond the Skin

Eczema is a name for a group of skin conditions – of which atopic eczema, (also known as ‘atopic dermatitis’) is the most common. This condition often occurs in people who are prone to other common allergies. It can run in families and often develops alongside other conditions such as asthma and hay fever.

In the News – Health and Nutrition Research

In this week’s article we provide a review of recent health related stories that made the news with five items comprising:

Vitamin B12 Deficiency – An Issue of Widespread Concern

Do you often get ‘pins and needles’ and suffer from a lack of energy or fatigue? Well it could be something that you may not yet have considered – Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Why a Low Fat Diet and Statin’s May Cause Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that currently affects almost 500,000 people in the UK and this number is expected to drastically rise in the future with dietary and lifestyle choices being one of the main catalyst for this rise. Alzheimer’s was a little known disease before 1960, but today it threatens to completely derail the health system not only in the UK – but Worldwide.

Nutrition for cognition

Our brain requires optimal levels of nutrition throughout all stages of life, just like the rest of our body. Many factors including age, illness, medication and stress  can all affect the level of our cognitive function.

Melatonin – Much More than Meets the Eye

It has been described as the “superhero of the night” and is now considered to be one of the most important hormones and antioxidants in the body – Melatonin.

The Truth about ‘Trans Fats’

I am sure you are all aware of the constant controversy surrounding fats in our diet – what is ‘good’ and what is ‘bad’. However, there is minimal argument surrounding the role of ‘trans fats’ in our diet. Indeed, it is now considered an indisputable fact that they have a detrimental effect on our health.

Elevated Homocysteine – A Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease?

“High homocysteine in the population is associated with a doubling of the risk of developing Alzheimer’s”, commented David Smith, the Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford, on a recent BBC Radio 4 programme looking at how supplements that lower the levels of the amino acid homocysteine could help to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

In the News – Health and Nutrition Research

In this week’s article we provide a review of recent health related stories that made the news with five items comprising:

Using Kinesiology to Identify Imbalances

Kinesiology, also known as ‘human kinetics’, is the scientific study of human movement and muscle testing. It looks broadly at the physiological, mechanical and psychological mechanisms that catalyse our physical and emotional health on a daily basis, and any imbalances that may be occurring.

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