A major new study warns that those depression can result in an increased risk of stroke - but only in women. The health risk, states the study, applies to females in their 40s and 50s. And it’s not a minor risk, either. The 12-year study suggests that women with depression are twice as likely to have a stroke. Thousands of women aged between 47 and 52 were monitored and it was revealed that ... »
We were shocked to discover that two in five cancer patients face prejudice at the office when they return following treatment, according to a new study. Recent evidence reveals that those returning to their workplace after some time off battling the illness have been unfairly treated here in the UK. Four in 10 people returning to their jobs after treatment have been treated unfairly - a 50 per c... »
Hey, you there – you who’s enjoying a lovely relaxing coffee break and some time to yourself… We’re cheekily interrupting your morning break to remind you about our April newsletter. Our hardworking team has been busy of late putting the finishing touches to May’s bursting newsletter, which focuses on allergies and asthma. But let’s not forget this month’s... »
Homeopathy isn’t just about using remedies to heal – it’s also about staying healthy in the first place. As Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (the developer of homeopathy in the 1800s) said, one must remove “maintaining causes” – eating and living habits that lead to ill health. There are also a variety of natural means for restoring health that don’t involve the use o... »
As a psychotherapist mostly specializing in women with food and body image issues, I often get questions via e-mail and phone regarding how family and friends can help a loved one who is experiencing disordered eating. I have some very valuable resources on this topic on my main website under “disordered eating.” I recommend that you peruse these as they have a load of invaluable information for b... »
Irritable bowel syndrome is increasingly common doubtless because of the pressures of modern living. Stress adversely affects our gut and many people are so busy that they simply do not have the energy to be considerate about their diet, choosing food more for convenience than nutrition. Eating to get by is OK for short periods but now this is the staple way to eat for many of us and our digestive... »
What do you turn to when you’re feeling weary and need a boost to get you through the day? For many, a short walk in the fresh air offers a great pick-me-up. Or maybe you prefer a 15-minute break from your laptop screen and a nice, ripe banana? For thousands of people, though, only an energy drink will do. But have you heard the latest about the popular soda Red Bull? The advert tells us the... »
Worried about superbugs like MRSA? You need a pot of natural manuka honey to hand, which is believed to fight off common bugs. Used for thousands of years to clean wounds, the honey could hold the key to combating the modern threat of superbugs which are drug-resistant. Manuka honey can fight back on two fronts, a new study has shown. It can help to kill MSRA and other superbugs, as well as preven... »
Our contributor and ME expert Dr Michael Midgley is working on an ongoing report into neutrophil vitality in the illness myalgic encephalomyelitis – something he’s suffered with for many years. Here, in his latest blog piece, he reports his findings: Hypothesis Neutrophil vitality is significantly reduced in patients suffering from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome a... »
Here in Britain, the food industry’s come under fire on numerous occasions recently. From the horsmeat scandal to the news that processed meat is to blame for one in 30 deaths, it’s certainly been an interesting few months. Ahead of our special food and drink issue of our monthly printed newsletter – which exposes all the foods you should be avouding, as well as lays out all the ... »
