Allergies are an overstimulation of our immune system to allergens in our surroundings. An allergic person’s immune system searches daily for non-threatening allergens that might be a threat and then produces a reaction that results in allergic symptoms. It is estimated that around 25% of adults and up to 40% of children will develop allergies … Read more
A new systematic review published in BMC Medicine analysed 37 previous studies and found that replacing processed meat with nuts, legumes, olive oil and other plant foods is associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The review specifically found that swapping 50 grams of processed meat per day for … Read more
One of the most vital vitamins in the human body is vitamin D, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’. It helps to keep our bones healthy, provides normal muscle function and boosts the immune system. It is also critical in cell division. The more research that has been done on vitamin D, the more important … Read more
As a nation, we’re chronically sleep deprived. According to sleep guidelines, healthy adults should get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep per night. But do we really need this much? Or could we get by on less? Let’s take a closer look at sleep quality vs quantity. We all know people who claim to … Read more
The term “pH” actually stands for the “potential of hydrogen.” This is the measure of hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. pH is also an indicator of the alkalinity or acidity of the fluids and tissues in our body. pH is measure on a scale that runs from 0 to 14. The more a solution … Read more
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. It usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years.** A simple prostate test can be done at home and will give you an indication of how healthy your prostate is and is even an early indicator for cancer. Swedish … Read more
It’s so important to our general good health that we get a restful night’s sleep. In fact, one of the best things we can do to optimise our health is to get a good night’s sleep. Research has shown over and over again that poor sleep patterns have immediate negative effects on our brain function, … Read more
Sciatic nerve pain can really put a damper on your day, am I right? That shooting pain down your leg is enough to make anyone wince. But before you resign yourself to a life of discomfort, have you considered how vitamins could help provide relief? Here’s our take on the vits that can make a … Read more
In this article, we are going to discuss the different types of eczema, the different symptoms which signify eczema, and how eczema is treated. Dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, is a skin condition which will cause your skin to dry out and become very irritable. As a result of the irritability, the skin will … Read more
Is ear protection required where you work? Should you wear ear defenders or earplugs? You will have to decide which one is better for you. They each have their own advantages and disadvantages and to make the right decision you need to know what kind of hearing protection each offers. Keep reading to find out … Read more
When heading to a musical concert, you can feel the adrenaline pumping early into the day. The excitement of what is to come feels natural, as does the likelihood of an amazing night you’ll struggle to forget. However, alongside that excitement often comes a feeling of trepidation. When you are heading out, you might have … Read more
For a lot of us, getting to sleep at night is hard. Some might find that our snoring partner makes it hard to drop off. Alternatively, we might live on a busy road or have noisy neighbours. For others, just staying asleep is hard as they are simply light sleepers. Whatever the reason, your physical … Read more