A healthy digestive system is fundamental for our optimal health. Helping children to understand this and talk about this process is invaluable and establishes an early understanding about the importance of the food and drink we eat. Our digestive system can be compared to a river that runs […]
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Evolution of Medicine
An interview for UK Health Radio with James Maskell
Healthcare has changed considerably over the last few years and disillusioned doctors and medical professionals have been hot topic in the media for a number of years. With recent strikes in the UK amongst Junior doctors an […]
Depression: What it is and what can we do?
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We are living through a Depression epidemic with diagnosable mental health illnesses on the rise especially in young people. Statistics suggest that nearly 80,000 children and young people are seriously depressed with about 8,700 of those aged between 5 and 10. This […]
Achieve Abundant Energy
An Interview for UK Health Radio
Lack of energy is an ongoing sign and symptom presented by so many individuals. Some people feel tired on waking or suffer from slumps in energy levels throughout the day. Coping with life’s stresses and strains can also […]
Use Food to Support Childhood Eczema
Eczema, which is also known as dermatitis, is thought to affect one in five children and one in twelve adults in the UK. It’s a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition that can present in many different forms and vary hugely from individual to individual. The skin can […]
Why Nutrition is Key to Autism
An Interview for UK Health Radio
Autism is one of most prevalent development disorders in the world. There are many beneficial nutritional strategies that may help manage the impacts of autism. Autism influences a person’s ability to communicate and relate to other people. It is […]
How to Boost Fertility
An Interview for UK Health Radio
With statistics that one in six couples in the UK have difficulty conceiving a baby, any knowledge and advice may have the potential to make a real difference. This month there are two key fertility events to raise awareness […]
Teaching Children about Seasonality
Educating children about seasonal food has far reaching benefits as not only does it help children learn more about where food comes from it also links with other skills such as time, weather and the seasons. It’s important for children to understand that fruit and vegetables naturally […]
Finding the Roots of Chronic Fatigue
An Interview for UK Health Radio
Finding the roots of chronic fatigue is literally a rollercoaster of discovery. Each case has to be looked at individually in order to help empower the person achieve optimal recovery. Dr Sarah Myhill is a leading expert who specialises in […]
How can we support asthma?
Statistics suggest there are 5.4 million people living with asthma in the UK, with 1 in 11 children suffering from the condition. Asthma related symptoms range from relatively mild cases of breathlessness and chest tightness to severe attacks. Triggers for attacks can take many forms with research […]
Unlocking the Secrets of the Mediterranean
In our quest for the ‘ideal’ diet and optimal health the Mediterranean diet has long been recognised as an influential model for a number of reasons but one key component that appears across the Mediterranean and has been widely researched is Olive Oil. Two leading experts in this […]
School Food Culture
British Food Fortnight and School Food Culture
Inspiring insights from School Ambassadors on UK Health Radio
With British Food Fortnight running from 17th September to the 2nd October 2016 there’s no better time to celebrate the outstanding achievements of so many […]