by Kevin G | Mar 1, 2012 | wellbeing
Diverticular Disease – Act NOW to Help Prevent it A common digestive disease that affects the large intestine, or colon. It usually affects middle aged and elderly people though can affect any age, particularly with obesity. Diverticular Disease and... by Kevin G | Dec 1, 2011 | wellbeing
Stress is “the non specific response of the body to any demand”; i.e. not a psychological term, but a TOTAL REACTION of a person to all the demands of their environment. Types of Stress: Emotional and/or mental Physical from over work/exercise/... by Kevin G | Nov 4, 2011 | wellbeing
This sunshine vitamin can be a challenge to keep topped up in UK winters and cloudy summers Below are extracts from news about Vitamin D featured in 2011. “Millions of people may be at risk of ill-health because of low levels of vitamin D” MEDSCAPE... by Kevin G | Oct 8, 2011 | wellbeing
Heart-healthy foods found to be significantly better in lowering cholesterol levels than a low fat diet! Many studies have been conducted on the causes and prevention of heart disease. Boston University Framingham Heart Study continues to assess cardiovascular risk... by Kevin G | Jun 7, 2011 | wellbeing
How do you know you are drinking enough water? There is an ongoing debate about whether we should drink water or get it from our food. A recent study showed that school children are more interested in engaging in new activities and learning when they drink at least 1... by Kevin G | May 10, 2011 | wellbeing
Hayfever can bring misery for its many sufferers at various stages through the warmer seasons The allergic reaction creates histamine, mucous and inflammation and taxes the immune system. It may seem to start suddenly and often relates to a pollen, plant or tree...