Red eyes and sneezing are common allergic symptoms this time of year for hay fever sufferers. Hayfever, which is also known as seasonal rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to pollen from grass, trees and weeds during the early spring and summer months. It is thought to affect more […]
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The Public Health Collaboration
An Interview for UK Health Radio with Sam Felton
In the U.K., 25% of adults are categorised as obese, the highest prevalence in Europe, type 2 diabetes has risen by 65% in the past 10 years with no sign of slowing down and both cost […]
Nutrition and Autism
Autism is one of the most prevalent developmental disorders in the world, which is much more common than many people think. Roughly 1 in 100 people are on the autistic spectrum in the UK and five times as many males as females. Autism is a complex biological disorder […]
Go for Green!
Parent’s instinctively know that green vegetables are important for the growing body hence the drive to encourage our children to eat bountiful amounts. This desire to ensure a good diet can often be hugely challenging. Recent recommendations to increase fruit and vegetable consumption from 5 a day […]
Protect your Brain and Memory
An Interview with Dr Marilyn Glenville on UK Health Radio
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s, is one of the world’s most feared conditions, especially amongst over 45’s and it’s not hard to see why. Globally some 30 million people are losing their memories to […]
Freefrom Foods
An Interview for UK Health Radio with Michelle Berrie-Dale Johnson
This year the FreeFrom Food Awards celebrate their 10th anniversary and as the only FreeFrom Awards in the food industry the popularity and prestige of the awards continues to grow. Michelle Berriedale-Johnson launched the […]
Fertile
An Interview for UK Health Radio with Emma Cannon
In the UK and worldwide 1 in 6 couples are affected by fertility problems. Support around optimizing health, diet and lifestyle can be hugely beneficial. Emma Cannon started her career as an acupuncturist and supported fertility naturally […]
Good Mood Food
An Interview for UK Health Radio with Rachel Kelly and Alice Mackintosh
The pace of life has changed dramatically over the years and the increase of mental health conditions has skyrocketed. Research shows that on average it can take a sufferer 10 years to admit to […]
Nutrition to Support Optimal Eye Health
Healthy vision is one of our fundamental five senses; it is the key to our perceptions, our ability to interpret the world, and to connect with it. Our eyesight engages us socially, enables us to non-verbally communicate, learn, understand others, care for ourselves and supports our independence […]
Eat to Outsmart Cancer
An Interview for UK Health Radio with Jenny Phillips
The prevalence of cancer today is high and understanding more about prevention and even beneficial strategies post diagnosis can be invaluable in supporting long-term health. Jenny Phillips has her own story to share having been diagnosed […]
How to Support the Reluctant Eater
Many children experience a level of reluctance around certain foods at some point in their development. The transition to solid foods is not always straightforward and new colours, textures and tastes can challenge familiarity. This uncertainty can also provide an opportunity for toddlers and children to assert a […]
The Best You
An interview for UK Health Radio with Bernardo Moya
The popular The Best You Expo kicks off in March at Excel, London on 4th and 5th March. It’s an arena of personal development for everyone, everywhere on a grand scale. The inspiration behind this event […]