Health club. The secrets of healthy ageing. Using Food as Medicine
Take advantage of the enormous variety of foods that have incredible health benefits and stand as a testimony to “Let food be thy medicine”
Currently, Astaxanthin (ASX) is a renowned compound for its commercial application in various industries comprising aquaculture, food, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals. 95% of ASX available in the market is produced synthetically using petrochemicals due to cost-efficiency for mass production. Safety issues have arisen regarding the use of synthetic ASX for human consumption, while the ASX […]
Your food and fluid requirements will increase if you have a pressure ulcer or open wound. To encourage your skin to heal and to prevent further ulcer development, make every mouthful count and try to have a variety of nourishing foods and fluids. Nutrient-rich foods. Vitamin C, zinc and protein are essential nutrients required to […]
How do i increase iron in my diet ? How much iron do I need in my diet? Iron is important for good health and helps to make haemoglobin, the protein in blood, which carries oxygen around the blood. The body cannot make its own iron, which means we need to get all our iron […]
Lowering cholesterol naturally You will find this diet sheet useful if you have already reduced the amount of saturated fats in your diet and would like some more ideas on how to lower your cholesterol. Step 1: Increase your fruit and vegetable intake Fruits and vegetables contain fibre which can help lower cholesterol levels. A […]
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD, sometimes also known as GERD) is a disorder of the oesophagus. The oesophagus (gullet) is a muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. In GORD, acid reflux (the flow of stomach acid up into the throat and mouth) and heartburn may occur […]
Why are my potassium levels high? What is Hyperkalemia? Hyperkalemia is an excessive level of potassium in the bloodstream. Potassium has several important functions in the body. It is essential for the normal functioning of the muscles, heart, and nerves. Potassium helps the body regulate the activity of muscle, including the smooth muscle (involuntary muscles, […]
Lowering your cholesterol: first steps – reducing saturated fats What is high cholesterol and why have I got it? Cholesterol is a fatty substance. It is carried around your body in your blood by proteins. These cholesterol and protein bodies are called lipoproteins. In the right amounts, cholesterol is useful for building cell walls, producing […]
Vitamine B1 or Thiamine is a water soluble vitamin, which means it is not stored in the body. A member of the B complex family, it is necessary for the functioning of the nervous system. Thiamine is easily destroyed by air, water, caffeine, alcohol, estrogen and food additives, so its necessary to eat fresh, whole […]
Vitamin A Retinol and beta carotene Retinol is the naturally occurring form of vitamin A, and it is founded mainly in animal product. Beta -carotene, also called “plant” vitamin A, is, in fact, a carotenoid, which is converted into vitamin A by our livers. Vitamin A stores in your body can be depleted by infection, […]
Dandelion the best natural sources of potassium Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) I would like to introduce one of my favourite herb: dandelion. Don’t weed out your dandelions, embrace them 🙂 Constituents: Glycosides, triterpenoids, choline, up to 5% potassium. Actions: Diuretic, cholagogue, anti-rheumatic, laxative, tonic. Dandelion is a very powerful diuretic, its action comparable to that of the […]
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