The winter season brings with it a host of nasty infections – most notably colds, sore throats and flu. Many also find their arthritic joints become more painful in cold weather. And of course, for obvious reasons we now have to worry about viruses even in the summer. Lots of [...]
More than 100 years ago, when researchers discovered an amino acid that is only made by certain mushrooms and bacteria, no one thought it was important. But, in fact, the presence of this remarkable natural chemical in certain foods may be a big reason the people in countries like Italy [...]
It’s scary to think about, but we live in a world that grows more toxic by the day. New chemicals are created every year by multinational corporations that introduce these compounds into consumer products – often without sufficient safety tests. So chances are, even while you read this, your body [...]
We hear a good deal about our high salt (sodium) intake and the problems this causes, especially regarding blood pressure, the risk of stroke and heart disease. But little is heard about the mineral it works side by side with to regulate water balance in the body. This mineral – potassium — [...]
One of the easiest, most useful ways to help you lose weight is something you’ve probably never heard about or thought of before. Timing. A growing number of studies show that while the types of foods you eat affect how much you weigh and how much body fat you carry [...]
