Food Therapy

If you have certain food cravings, you’re not alone, and it can put your wellness and your weight loss efforts at risk, but why does it happen and can you do anything to control your cravings? According to Professor Marion Hetherington,…

New research has discovered that bacon is now the second biggest contributor of salt in our diets, beaten only by bread. This problem is made worse by the fact that bacon is being used more in diets, due to cash-strapped families using it…

Everyone gets a little bit angry sometimes, but do you have to? Perhaps you can’t obliterate anger completely, but knowing what causes anger, and how you can control it, can lead to better wellness and an overall sense of wellbeing.…

The acai berry is a powerful fruit which has had something of a celebratory moment in recent years – a dark purple berry, about the size of a grape, it is native to Central and South America and is tart in flavour. For hundreds of years,…

Yoghurt has been discovered as a surprising new super food, playing host to many health benefits, from digestion to bone health. As an inexpensive ingredient which is both nutritious and low in fat, it is an ideal addition to any healthy…

In the UK, we drink around 70 million cups of coffee every day, but while it may be a great way to start the morning how does it affect our health? Studies have shown that coffee drinkers are less likely to have type 2 diabetes and…

For many people, the word diet instills a deep fear – a fear of failure. Around 95 percent of a woman’s self-esteem surrounds her body image, which can greatly affect how they feel about many aspects of their life and their confidence.…

While there have been countless studies examining the impact that chocolate has on our health, astounding new research has discovered that chocolate might actually be good for us. Furthermore, scientists in California have suggested that…

As we all know everyone’s genetic make-up is different. But it is actually possible to have an impact on our genes and make changes. How you live your life, the exercise you do and a balanced diet all have a direct link to how your genes…

A beneficial supplement, green coffee bean extract can provide a great level of support for a natural weight loss regime. The product is created by drying the green coffee beans and then grinding them to a powder, which is unroasted and…

Modern society has created a series of diet problems and weight-related health problems, whether that is obesity or eating disorders. However, a natural healthy body is not designed to deprive itself of food or count calories – it simply…

A review of numerous studies has indicated that vitamin D deficiency might partly explain why the wellness damage of muscle disease, or myopathy, is so often observed in those whose wellbeing also suffers from chronic alcoholism. …

If you stay away from wine with dinner because you’re worried that it may cause indigestion symptoms, you may have been doing so unnecessarily. Though it may inhibit your diet wellness slightly by slowing down your digestion, according to a…

The New Year is a great time to say ‘out with the old, in with the new’ and a well-stocked cupboard is a must wellness focussed people on-the-go. When you’re busy, a little planning and preparation is key to may sure you get a good…

You can’t beat a good cup of coffee. Though too much of it in your diet can be damaging to your wellness, sometimes all you need is a nice cup of coffee to relax and see your mental wellbeing improve. You might always stick to your…

What is it about New Years’ Eve that makes people want to make better wellness changes? You’ve probably found that when it comes to New Years’ Day, the weight loss aims go out the window with last night’s empty bottles. You might find that…

After your heart, your liver is probably the hardest working organ in your body. Not only does it detox your system, but it also works as a digestive organ so looking after your liver’s wellbeing is essential if you want to look after…

As well as feeling completely exhausted, you can lack focus, ‘zone out’, lose concentration, and even be bloated, constipated and have a stomach upset. You might even feel moody or that your memory is slipping. If you are experiencing…

When it comes to improving your wellness through your diet, good things come in small packages as researchers have found that microgreens like red cabbage, cilantro, and radish contain up to 40 times higher levels of vital nutrients than…

You may be aware already that eating a large meal of pie and mash isn’t the best diet choice to make for the benefit of your wellness, but a survey has revealed that many supermarket, takeaway and restaurant pies contain more than the…

A healthy diet is not only advisable when your wellness has taken a little turn for the worse, but some of the best natural remedies for preventing flu in the first place, as well as a multitude of other health problems and diseases, come…

Cloning is a marvel of scientific ability but would you want to include milk from cloned cows in your diet? While there is no proven wellness risk from drinking such products, you may still not fancy the idea, or have ethical problems with…

Cancer is one of the biggest threats to your wellness, but can you battle against it with something as simple as your diet? Though no one is yet able to say one food or another can stop cancer, a body of research suggests an overall healthy…

Does red wine give you a headache? Do your kids go out of control on sweets? Does pizza make your skin break out in spots? A good diet is crucial for better wellness but how much do foods specifically target certain areas? Experts say that…

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that prevents your body from using dietary sugar properly, resulting in higher levels of sugar in your blood and urine. Diabetes comes in two forms: Type 1 and Type 2. With Type 1, your body…

If your child suffers epilepsy, chances are that they’ve been put on the ketogenic diet. However, scientists have discovered a new way of using components of this diet in pill-form with fewer negative side effects. In…

A recent study has shown that daily multivitamins, used by middle-aged or older men for more than 10 years, do not reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events occurring – this includes hearts attacks, strokes or fatalities. Although the…

Research has discovered that eating at least two portions of oily fish a week can significantly reduce your risk of a stroke. However, the same study suggests that taking fish oil supplements does not have the same effect. Fish contains…