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• Exercise for stronger immune function… but don’t overdo it February, 2012

  This month we interviewed award-winning national body fitness champion and personal trainer Karen Norris (www.karen-norris.co.uk) about the role of exercise in immunity, and we’re pleased to share her thoughts with you here… “Maintaining general fitness levels by exercising 2-3…

• Is your lifestyle compromising your immunity? February, 2012

  It’s not uncommon to feel run down or susceptible to the odd cold or bout of flu during winter, but if you find yourself more vulnerable than usual or taking longer to bounce back, your lifestyle could be putting strain…

• Fishing for a link between fat consumption and immunity January, 2012

  Modern changes in food production, such as the introduction of intensive farming methods, food processing and use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers have led to cheaper, readily available foods. The consequences of such convenience have led to an influx of…

• Five foods for an immune kick-start December, 2011

  Winter is upon us and, along with the sharp temperature drop and the preparations for Christmas, comes the expectation of a bout of cold or flu. But it is important to understand that suffering a drawn-out winter cold is not…

• Decreasing absorption of heavy metals: the role of phytates December, 2011

  Consumption of fish from marine environments is the main source of human exposure to mercury. Inorganic mercury is transformed into methylmercury accumulating through the food chain, leading to high concentrations at the top of the aquatic food chain. As…

• Triglyceride management in cardiovascular health: EPA triumphs over DHA November, 2011

  The heart health benefits of omega-3s in fish oils are well established, and many of us may be supplementing daily to help control our triglyceride and/or cholesterol levels. Not all fish oils are equal, however, in terms of active ingredients…

• Top five veggie nutrient needs October, 2011

  Vegetarians and vegans may exhibit wide diversity in their dietary practices, but they are linked by what they omit from their diet.  When a vegetarian/vegan diet is well-planned, diverse in choice and includes fortified foods, it can be nutritionally adequate,…

• Fast food and the fast route to depression September, 2011

  We’ve all heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’ and the majority of us are familiar with the fact that so-called ‘junk food’ can have a major influence on our health, both short and long term. According to a…

• 21st September – World Alzheimer’s Day 2011 September, 2011

  According to The World Alzheimer Report 2011, three-quarters of the estimated 36 million people with dementia worldwide do not have a formal diagnosis. Understanding the condition and its key symptoms are therefore paramount for early diagnosis and intervention. As such,…

• Echium seed oil: offering optimal heart health for vegetarians and vegans September, 2011

  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, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the main omega-3…