Most of us love garlic. It adds some real zing to our cooking. Even those who supervised the building of the Egyptian pyramids knew enough about garlic to provide it to their workers to help stamina, endurance and recovery from … Read More
It was big news…and positive. A new meta-analysis of over seventy (70) randomized clinical trials (that’s the gold standard) showed omega-3 supplements and fortified foods could significantly improve blood pressure. If you look at the pyramid of scientific … Read More
There are good fats and there are bad fats. Artificially produced trans-fatty acids are bad in any amount. Saturated fats from animal products should be kept to a minimum. The best fats (or oils rather, since they are liquid at … Read More
According to a recent article in The Conversation, the general comment is made that “the children most likely to be given vitamin supplements were the ones least likely to need them”. This comment was based on the results of a … Read More
When food and drinks interact with medication, the particular medication may not work sufficiently, or the drug can become too powerful as our body has trouble handling it properly. Here are some common examples, as discussed on 2CC Canberra with … Read More
Have you started to notice that you may not be quite as supple as you remember? Maybe you can’t quite reach your toes like you used to; or, perhaps climbing the stairs is causing you some knee pain? You might … Read More
Many of us find it difficult to control ourselves when we start eating. How can we limit out portions? Portion control is a struggle for most of us at the best of times, and because it such a common problem, … Read More
Urinary stress incontinence is a very common problem for women of all ages. This predicament is not limited to women who have given birth, or who have been through menopause, or even the elderly: it affects one third of young … Read More
Nexium and other heartburn medicines can cause weight gain, as can other medications such as certain antidepressants, beta-blockers and antihistamines. This reinforces the issue about speaking to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any medication. It’s important to understand all … Read More
Heartburn, indigestion, reflux, GORD …..whatever the name…. when an attack occurs it’s no fun! Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into your oesophagus. I have seven lifestyle changes, which may eliminate or reduce the frequency of your symptoms: Avoid … Read More