Igennus Healthcare Nutrition Blogs

• Christmas deliveries and opening hours December, 2011

  Christmas deliveries and opening hours Christmas is closing in so below are the hours our order line will be open over the Christmas Period: Friday 23rd December: 9am – 4pm Monday 26th December (Boxing Day): CLOSED Tuesday 27th December: CLOSED Wednesday 28th December: 9am –…

• Exclusive offer on Echiomega September, 2011

  *** FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! ***   It’s pretty common knowledge that consuming fish or fish oils is beneficial when considering general heart health.   However, whilst the omega-3s from marine sources are attributed to a reduced risk of developing heart disease,…

• Focus on ADHD – a one-day CPD event at Igennus August, 2011

  In June we organized a one-day BANT CPD-accredited seminar, entitled Focus on ADHD. Due to the overwhelming interest in the conference, we are pleased to announce that the next CPD event will take place on 23rd September 2011. The seminar is…

• Article on Echium Seed Oil by Dr Bailey in VegFamily Magazine June, 2011

  Omega fatty acidsacids refer to a class of fat that we need to include in our diets to avoid becoming deficient. While our bodies can manufacture certain types of fat, we do not have the ability to make them all.…

• The most interesting Q&A from our Free Expert Advice on Nutrition and Diet session February, 2011

  In December last year we offered free expert advice on Nutrition and Diet from our in-house nutrition scientist. We’d like to share the most interesting questions and answers from Dr Nina’s phone session. In the future we will offer more services,…

• Article on breast cancer awareness by Dr Nina Bailey February, 2011

  Many of you who receive our regular newsletter will be familiar with Dr Nina Bailey (she’s our in-house nutrition scientist and the one who answers all your health-related questions). She’s recently written an article in which she highlights the…

• Saving the ££s to save on the lbs December, 2010

  It is thought that the average person puts on around 5lb (2kg) over the four-week Christmas period.  This isn’t surprising given the onslaught of calorie abuse that our bodies are exposed to over this period.  To put on 1lb of…

• Calling volunteers as Igennus begins skincare trial! November, 2010

  Skin conditions, such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis, can cause severe symptoms that impact directly on daily living and quality of life.  Whilst there are many pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments to reduce the symptoms associated with these conditions, many sufferers…

• Focus on World Diabetes Day November, 2010

  The annual campaign held by the International Diabetes Federation is held each year on November 14th. The current 5-year programme, launched this time last year, is focused on addressing the need for education and prevention initiatives to support the global…

• Depression can be fun by Helen McNallen “The Happy Pills” November, 2010

  In “Depression can be fun”, Helen McNallen talks about the role of antidepressants, which she refers to as “the happy pills”, and how so many people assume they will take their problems away. Helen emphasises the fact that antidepressants don’t…