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When wellness experts talk about guarding your wellbeing against disease, you often hear words banded about like “antioxidant” and “free radical”, but what exactly are they talking about, and is it worth listening to all the hype? Let’s…

Sad news reached Martinique as on the 15th April 2013, over 100 fishermen stood at Fort de France in a call for aid against a contamination of pesticides that have been said to have existed in water for over thirty years. The pesticide…

So you have hit the big five-oh and everyone and their dog has a tale to tell about the ups and downs of middle age. Mostly downs. The upside is that for every horror story, there is a romance too. In this case, the…

When looking at the food landscape, it quickly becomes clear to people who want to eat organic that doing so can be a challenge, especially given how loose the definitions are when it comes to applying the organic label to a product. When…

If you are one of the millions suffering from chronic arthritis, then the news of dud painkillers and pseudo-drugs are not entirely encouraging. That being said, there are many ways to ease pain with less side-effects, reduced…

The hardest thing about losing weight is the length of time that it takes. It can be so daunting to set out on a new diet, and to know that at the rate of one or two pounds per week (the healthy recommended amount of weight loss), it will…

The vitamins and minerals we get through our diet are essential for good health. Many of us look to supplements to replace or top up the vitamins we feel we’re missing out on. But the reality is that most vitamins and minerals do their best…

Of course it’s common knowledge that sugar is bad for your health. It is definitely true that added sugar is just empty calories. But it’s also true that there are no nutrients in it and if you eat a lot of sugar then you’re likely…

A new ebook is offering diabetics a way to reverse their condition solely through diet. The blood disorder is currently incurable and is normally managed through a combination of medication and diet. Disarm Diabetes – 7 Steps to Health…

You may have read the title of this article, and wondered what on earth an amla is, and why it is so important for your health. The truth is, that an amla is a very powerful fruit, thought by many to be essential for your wellness and for…

We're often told that our diets can make-or-break our health – and in many ways, it's exceptionally true. The foods we consume each day can affect our metabolism, weight – even our moods can sometimes be a result of eating the right (or…

A new study suggests that carrying excess weight around your abdomen could increase your risk of developing kidney disease. This tendency is often referred to as being 'apple shaped', rather than 'pear shaped' which is weight carried around…

Diabetes is a lifestyle condition which is swiftly becoming an epidemic in countries such as America - millions of people deal with this condition every day, with many more with prediabetes. Those with prediabetes often don't have symptoms…

If you struggle to gain weight, you'll probably have blamed your metabolism at some point for your skinnier frame. Those with a tendency to burn calories more quickly may be opting for high-calorie foods such as cakes and biscuits, but this…

Proper nutrition is about more than simply maintaining your wellness and wellbeing and keeping the weight off – it is also about caring for one of the most important areas of your body: your mouth. A good diet can help to keep your mouth…

The ageing process has been criticised for many years, with society placing a huge amount of importance on staying youthful well into retirement. But recent studies suggest that your diet could indicate how you'll age, with the Western diet…

According to new research which is sure to disappoint fans of the full English breakfast and other culinary staples of Britain, the typical Western diet, high in fat and sugar, really does lead to an early grave. A study of more than…

In today's society, we are always told to lose weight – granted, the obesity numbers have hit a high and everyone is trying to avoid becoming an addition to that factor. Needless to say, the number of ways to lose weight or refine your body…

Fad diets are common in today's image obsessed society, and celebrities often promote crazy weight loss formulas which we feel could be the answer to our prayers. However, they're often extremely dangerous for our health and can lead to…

In a world that is filled with hidden additives, preservatives, pesticides and other unhealthy things, maintaining family wellness with a healthy diet can seem like a losing battle. There are ways around this, however, and protecting the…

During the winter months, cold and flu viruses are prevalent and it's common for such illnesses to be picked up regularly. The best way to prevent these is to boost your immune system to that it can fight off disease and protect itself.…

Do you want to live longer? Deep amongst the Aegean Sea sits the small, remote island known as Ikaria – a place where “people forget to die.” It almost sounds as legendary as Zeus turning into a shower of gold or Helios rampaging through…

Gluten-free diets, which involve taking out any food made from wheat, rye or barley from your diet, have certainly taken off in recent years. It’s true that many swear that eliminating grains from their eating schedules has helped…

Detoxing has deep roots in nearly all ancient medical practices, religions and cultures. It helps to support a balanced lifestyle and aims to prevent disease. Your body is equipped with a sophisticated set of organs and systems designed…

Researchers have been studying Cuba, which during the years of 1991 to 1995 suffered severe economic problems due to tightening of the US trade embargo and dissolution of the former Soviet Union. The country really suffered as it had no…

Many fresh, healthy vegetables offer detox benefits and these hardy, resilient plants are easy to grow and look after. Yet a surprising number of gardeners avoid planting fruit and veg altogether, believing that growing your own food is too…

Since the end of the Second World War, it is estimated that 80,000 chemicals have been introduced into your food supply and environment, and these toxins could have a big impact on family wellness. Whether you’re exposed to toxins through…

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. When you get a cut or sore, the area around will become red and swollen as the body defends itself by sending immune cells and key nutrients to the wounded part to help it…

A new survey suggests that more and more people in relationships want their partners to improve their health through losing weight and giving up smoking. 59 percent of the people surveyed said that they wanted their partner to lose some…

Your colon works to keep your body free of waste and toxins, so it's important for a healthy body that your colon is clean. Recently, colon cleansing has become increasingly popular so this very reason, with many people seeking out new ways…