In a recent study, researchers transferred the microbiota of non-autistic children to 18 autistic children. What were the results? What do they tell us about the gut-brain axis?
We’re often told to expose our skin to the sun for 20-30 minutes a day to ensure we get enough vitamin D, but can this be done from behind a window?
One of the most stigmatising of diseases, psoriasis has a profound physical and psychological impact on anyone who suffers from it. Discover our 10 practical tips to help you cope better with your condition day-to-day.
According to scientists, 40% of Alzheimer’s cases could be avoided by taking appropriate preventive action and paying attention to risk factors. Here are our 3 top tips for avoiding this disease.
The roots of modern medicine can be traced back to the pioneering practices of our classical forebears. Let’s take a step back in time and explore the remedies and procedures used at that time.
The body has 5 emunctory organs which carry out a number of metabolic functions including the elimination of toxins. Read on to find out how to drain them effectively and thus help them ‘do their job’.
Characterised by chronic hyperglycemia, most cases of diabetes in the West are linked to lifestyle choices. The good news is that certain dietary supplements can help regulate blood glucose levels.
Numbering eight in total, the B group vitamins play an essential role in maintaining our vital functions. Get up to speed with their benefits with this comprehensive guide.
What should you eat to meet the criteria of a holistic diet? Discover the key principles and benefits of this trend … one that’s made to last.
Numbering eight in total, the B group vitamins play an essential role in maintaining our vital functions. Get up to speed with their benefits with this comprehensive guide.
While the concept of cooking food marked a turning point in the history of mankind by increasing the bioavailability of a lot more nutrients, it can also be responsible for destroying vitamins. Read our advice on the best cooking methods for preserving all your food’s vitamins and nutrients.
Though usually harmless, a swollen stomach is still a source of major discomfort. Discover the best habits to adopt and probiotics to take to permanently restore a flat tummy.
Infusions, powders, capsules … If you’ve always wanted to master the subtle art of phytotherapy, then take our quick tour of the main ways of using medicinal plants to support your health naturally.
Marking a natural and inevitable change in female hormone production, the menopause normally starts between the ages of 45 and 55 and is often accompanied by a number of troublesome symptoms. Discover which natural remedies are most effective at easing a woman’s path through the ‘change of life’.
If you’re overweight or have developed a paunch, you’re probably suffering from chronic inflammation of your adipose tissue. This is a silent pathological process which sooner or later will become a ticking time bomb, so it makes sense to read up on the latest findings and take action fast.