Gut health: what are the five Ks?
The five Ks are fermented foods that can help to boost your gut health. Adding these to your diet can help increase the good bacteria in your gut.
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The keto diet: what is it and how does it work?
For carnivores and dairy queens alike, a diet that champions high fats and a bit of protein can seem too good to be true when it comes to weight loss, but that’s exactly what the keto diet claims to do. The high-fat, low-carb regime aims to cut down obesity, one of the leading preventable causes […]
How to support your immune system
Wondering how to support your immune system? From taking regular exercise to eating the right foods, there are many things we can do to help ourselves stay well. Based on research and clinical advice, these tips could help maintain your immune function.
Coping with grief at Christmas
No matter what time of year a loved one has passed away, grieving knows no boundaries. Dealing with grief at Christmas can often seem the toughest time of all. While death is inevitable, it’s a topic we very often shy away from, as award-winning journalist and author Poorna Bell knows only too well. After losing […]
How do I know if I’m low in vitamin D?
There’s always a lot of chat about vitamin D, especially as the chillier, darker months arrive. So how do you know if you’re low in this crucial vitamin? Here, we explain what vitamin D is, why it’s so important and the symptoms you might encounter from low vitamin D levels. What is vitamin D? Our […]
Osteopenia – what is it and should you be worried?
Here we outline what osteopenia is, who it’s likely to affect, and what you can do if you receive a diagnosis from your doctor.