vitamins

Along with the rise in popularity of complementary medicines we have also seen a rise in the scare factor associated with them. Many wellness supplements previously thought to be mild, herbal and safe are now suspected to be the cause of…

The use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) now represents a significant proportion of all healthcare. Recent statistics from the US suggested that 74.6 per cent of adults will use CAM at least once in their lives. The Centers…

Loss of hearing is something that we associate with old age. And while it is more likely that you’ll lose aspects of your hearing as you become elderly, hearing loss can affect anyone at any time. In the United States alone there are around…

During our teenage years our metabolism is usually very high. Having a high metabolism should, in theory, make it easier to stay relatively physically fit. But this isn’t always the case, and some children entering adolescence often have a…

Vitamins are organic compounds which we all need in our bodies in small amounts. The body can produce or synthesise some, but generally we get most of our vitamins from the food that we eat. When the body can’t produce a chemical compound…

We all know that getting the right nutrition is really important for our wellbeing. And you can’t go into a pharmacy or a supermarket without finding the shelves overflowing with different vitamin and mineral supplements. This can leave you…

It’s impossible to read a magazine, watch TV adverts or walk into a supermarket without being bombarded with information about vitamins and minerals. And while most people would agree that getting plenty of vitamins and minerals into our…

There’s no doubt about it, cancer is one of the most frightening medical conditions. Some varieties of the disease, like lung cancer, receive more media attention than others and so we can have a tendency of feeling completely vulnerable to…

When it comes to keeping in shape we are all used to counting our calories and watching how much fat and sugar we eat. But when it comes to your overall wellbeing it can be very important to stay aware of the vitamins, minerals and…

If you find out that you have important nutrients missing for your diet it can be very tempting to start taking supplements. After all, supplements can seem like the easy answer. They offer a quick and easy way to get your daily intake of…

A vegetarian diet takes a little more planning than a regular diet as it is lacking in certain nutrients that are more readily available or more easily absorbed in a meat-based diet. In order to maintain a healthy body and improve your…

We all know that getting plenty of minerals, vitamins and nutrients into our bodies is extremely important. While we can get plenty of these from the foods that we eat it can also make sense to supplement our intake with tablets. Because of…

It’s impossible to pick up a magazine or watch a film without finding a set of sparkling white teeth shining at us. It’s clear: we live in a world where having good teeth is seen as something very important. And it’s not just about the…

Epilepsy is a serious health condition that if left untreated can have serious repercussions for your wellness and wellbeing. There are standard treatments available, and everyone who has (or even suspects they may have) epilepsy should…

It might seem strange to us with all of our science and technology, but food simply is not as nutritious now as it was a hundred years ago. That’s because minerals just are not as plentiful in the soil as they used to be. This can cause…

As everyone knows, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. But why are we told to eat five portions every day? A portion amounts to around 80g of fruit, vegetables or pulses, of which it…

It is sometimes too easy to believe that someone is healthy when they look “just fine”. For those suffering from schizophrenia however, living is a trial that is often overlooked or highly trivialised. Schizophrenia is a long-term, mental…

We’ve been celebrating the erotic power of food for centuries; while Greek and Roman cultures enjoyed a parade of ripe fruits and exotic dishes before engaging in sensual pleasures, today we upload “food porn” photos on Instagram. Nutrition…

Scientists are continually coming across evidence that shows how much impact we can have on our wellness and ageing. Genetics appears to have a very strong hold over our health, but research indicates that we have more power than we once…

Nearly every process in our body needs some kind of vitamin or mineral to make it happen. Even when cells divide, are made or even destroyed – there is usually a familiar-sounding substance behind the event. Depending on the jobs of these…

In the world of health and fitness, there seems to be a new craze every other day. But how many of them do we really need, and are they doing our health any good? The latest to join the ranks is IV Vitamin Therapy in which vitamins and…