Coconut Oil Podcast
25th October 2018
Are you a little confused about whether coconut oil is actually good for you or not? I don't blame you, there's so much conflicting information about there, some information says…
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Everything You Need To Know About Coconut Oil
25th August 2016
I don’t think there is a food quite as debated about as coconut oil. A quick google search brings up a multitude of articles with differing opinions, some authors claiming…
Vitamin D reduces breast cancer risk
23rd February 2013
Vitamin D really is the wonder nutrient at the moment. A quick search of PubMed shows there to be almost 60 000 studies on vitamin D alone, and over 7000…
Calcium during pregnancy and it’s relationship to magnesium
9th November 2012
Calcium and Magnesium Minerals rarely work in the body in isolation. They are all in a convoluted relationship with one another, where if one mineral is low in the body it can…
Leg cramps in pregnancy
9th November 2012
Relief for Pregnancy-induced leg cramps Leg cramps are a common complaint for pregnant women, however there is no current standard treatment. Naturopaths and nutritionists often recommend a magnesium supplement for…
A place in the sun may help prevent allergies
10th July 2012
Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The…
Fish oil reduces child allergy risk
9th February 2012
New mothers who wait until they're breastfeeding before starting fish oil supplementation may have missed the boat when it comes to reducing childhood allergic disease. Results from five randomised, controlled…
Eating trans-fats increases your risk for Endometriosis
31st January 2012
The good oil on endometriosis Eat more fish and avoid biscuits, pastries and fast foods; That’s the message that comes out of a 12-year study on how dietary fat intake…
Probiotic stress-busters
9th November 2011
Probiotics could be the new yoga for those needing stress management techniques. Researchers in Ireland were interested in the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus on behavioural responses to stress. Their experiments…
Spices show promise in anti-cancer properties
1st October 2011
This study was the first to suggest that curcumin (the main phytochemical from turmeric) and piperine (from pepper) could reduce the risk of cancer by targeting stem cells. Based…
Good Vitamin B12 levels associated with reduced Alzheimers risk
2nd September 2011
Maintaining healthy vitamin B12 levels may help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a recent study. Blood concentrations of homocysteine and holotranscobalamin (active vitamin B12) were…
Stress affect skin health, and vice versa
2nd April 2011
It is fairly commonly accepted that stress levels, anxiety and mood can affect skin conditions, making them flare up or break out. There is plenty of research behind it to,…
