Q. – SHOULD I BE TESTED FOR BOWEL CANCER? A. – Testing your bowel motions for blood ( a ‘faecal occult blood test’) every 2 years from age of 50 can reduce your risk of dying from bowel cancer by up to one third. If you wish to have regular testing (which is strongly advised) […]
A daily dose of fish oils dramatically improves the behaviour and concentration of pre-school children, a new study reveals. Children in the study took daily supplements of Omega-3 – polyunsaturated fats found in significant amounts only in oily fish – and after just six weeks, parents reported an improvement in the learning abilities of children […]
children Essential development takes place during childhood, including brain development. This is not only affected by the child’s environment, but also by the quality of the diet. Children need to be provided with a nutrient-rich diet that can meet the needs of their growth and development. The essential fatty acid DHA is a vital nutrient […]
Antibiotics are now being used less often to treat infected sinuses (sinusitis). Recent research has shown that antibiotics only work in 1 in 15 cases. The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the bones of the face, behind the cheeks, forehead and eyes. They are connected to the nose via narrow openings. An infection in the […]
Daily supplements of extracts from green tea (Camellia sinensis) may reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and markers of oxidative stress, and all within three weeks, says a new study. Reductions of systolic and diastolic blood pressures of 5 and 4 mmHg, respectively, were observed following daily supplements of green tea extracts, while total cholesterol levels were […]
Definition Omega 3’s are a special type of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). They are known as one of the “good”fats. The most important components of Omega 3 are commonly known as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and DPA (docosapentaenoic acid), all of which are found naturally in the human body at birth. […]
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IS A SIGN, NOT A DISEASE For most people, high blood pressure is a sign that the circulatory system (blood pipes) are partially obstructed and inelastic, and that the heart must pump blood at a higher pressure to reach the far corners of the body. Thus, high blood pressure is not a […]
Cholesterol is a waxy fat that is present in all human beings. Two sources contribute to the amount of cholesterol in the human body. First, the liver manufactures about 80 percent of it. Second, people consume it by eating animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy products. Cholesterol is carried through the bloodstream by […]
Depression is much more than feeling sad or in a low mood after a disappointing or distressing experience. Depression is a serious mental and physical illness that changes how a person thinks, feels and behaves. People with depression need professional help and sometimes medicines to get better. Signs and symptoms Depression can affect a person’s […]