There is much that we can do to protect ourselves from seasonal viruses like regular flu and colds, and to boost our immune system in the face of the current threat of the Coronavirus. Food is information for the body and we can choose to feed ourselves foods that enhance our health and wellbeing, or Continue reading
When you hear the word ‘menopause symptoms’, what springs to mind? Hot flushes? Night sweats? Mood swings? Just the thought of it is enough to make many women shudder. But contrary to popular belief, the menopause is not the end of the world. There are many natural ways for managing menopause symptoms naturally and plenty Continue reading
Did you watch the first episode of Doctor in the House on BBC1? It was brilliant! If you didn’t manage to it is still on the BBC Iplayer – here is a link It’s available for the next 28 days and episode two is on tonight, Thursday 26th November. Why was it so great Continue reading
New Omega 3 Test Those of you who have been to see me for a consultation will know that I often use tests in my practice. I don’t like to work with assumptions, so if the budget is available I will always encourage my clients to take a test to explore underlying causes of their Continue reading
The numerous health benefits of strawberries The strawberry season in the UK is between May and July, coinciding nicely with all the tennis championships. Read on to find out why you should be having your fill of these delightful fruits. As well as being delicious strawberries have numerous health benefits: They are an excellent source Continue reading
Earlier this month I gave a talk on sugar to a very attentive audience (including a teenager!), and they all left with the resolve to cut down on this very harmful substance. Sugar is finally being acknowledged for the serious impact that it is having on our nation’s health. There are of course the obvious Continue reading
Are your thoughts turning to how to make good all the summer indulgences of ice creams, rosé and chips? Have no fear the dates are set for zest4life in September, so you can get back on track and have the figure and energy you want in time for Christmas! (Did I really just mention Christmas?!) Continue reading
Vitamin D is in the news again today as a report in the Lancet states that rates of rickets in the UK are on the increase and that hospitalisation rates for rickets are the highest in five decades. Vitamin D is created in our bodies by sunlight hitting our skin, but the sun’s rays are Continue reading
As the weather finally starts to warm up, are you worrying about revealing your body? Has the long winter taken its toll on your waistline? Are you looking for a healthy approach to weight loss? You will be pleased then to hear that it’s not long until the start of the Summer zest4life nutrition and Continue reading
Next Tuesday 20th November sees the launch of a new Nutritional Therapy Clinic in the City of London. Vital Health Nutrition has been created by Lisa Patient and Emily Fawell, Nutritional Therapists who studied together at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition. The clinic will operate from Vitaldent Wellbeing Studio on Widegate Street, moments from Continue reading
