Inflammatory skin disorders can cause a person an untold amount of pain, mental stress and frustration. Diagnosis and cause can sometimes by a long and tedious process. Below I describe a number of conditions and possible triggers.
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Coeliac disease is a serious illness where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues when you eat gluten. This causes damage to the lining of the gut and means the body can’t properly absorb nutrients from food. Coeliac disease is not an...
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I started the reading for this newsletter quite a few months ago. I was catapulted in many different directions as I have always had a concern over the consumption of artificial low-calorie sweeteners. There is conflicting evidence for and...
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These high protein tasty snacks will keep your blood sugars balanced between meals. Great for an afternoon pick me up or after a workout. I sometimes add an extra tbsp. of hemp powder for an added protein boost.
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At this time of the year when temperatures fall, days are shorter and we can become less active we can sometimes feel a little bit stiff and get the odd aches and pains. For a high percentage of the population though inflammation and pain is an...
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So after spending a couple of sleepless nights listening to a horrible cough of a child full of cold. I thought it was relevant and also important to write a post on how to ‘support’ your child through an illness as the season kicks in. Colds and...
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Critical appraisal of scientific literature is a necessary skill in my line of work. After selecting an article, you must be able to sit with the article and critically appraise it. The media especially loves to create and over exaggerate health...
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According to Allergy UK, the UK has some of the highest prevalence rates of allergic conditions in the world, with over 20% of the population affected by one or more allergic disorder.
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Whilst working on an osteoporosis case I was reminded why I always so no to my daughter having fizzy drinks. Some may judge me as a fussy Mum trying to limit junk food or sugar intake. Whilst some argue that sugar free is a great alternative...
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So what is the key to health as we get older? Is a question I get asked a lot. Keeping active and stress free can help but nutrition is also essential. As we get older are bodies needs can increase for certain supplements or foods just a limited...
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Waking up at 3am is a really common complaint, and it’s can be down to one organ that carries out its main functions at 3am. Modern diets and lifestyles put a lot of pressure on the body, whether it’s from eating too much fatty food and refined...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disease among women of childbearing age. It impacts many young women. In fact 5-10% of teens and young women have this diagnosis.
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