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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disease in women, affecting 5-10% of those of child bearing age. Common symptoms include: menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, acne, painful periods and alopecia. The cause of PCOS is unknown. But most experts think that several factors, including genetics, could play a role. Women with PCOS are more […]
A healthy diet may reduce the risk of severe depression, according to a prospective follow-up study of more than 2,000 men conducted at the University of Eastern Finland. This is ground breaking research because psychiatrists have always maintained that it is unclear whether diet and the intake of foods and nutrients are associated with […]
Banting, Blood Type, Low GI, Low Fat, Fasting… you’ve tried them all. Yet, those kilos just aren’t budging and your mood is sinking with each incremental increase on the scale. If you’ve been losing the battle against the bulge, perhaps it’s time to start investigating the underlying contributory factors: Adrenal stress and thyroid function […]
A new study published in the October issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that study participants eating 42g of almonds every day experienced reduced hunger and improved dietary vitamin E and monounsaturated (“good”) fat intake without increasing body weight. Almonds have also previously been shown to increase satiety in both normal […]
The latest US research shows that a mere 12% of American children are meeting the recommended servings of fruit and only 8% of American children are meeting the recommended servings of veggies. I’d like to think we’re better off in South Africa but I have a sneaky suspicion that if we are not a par […]
Low folate and high homocysteine linked to depression
Recent research has found both low folate and high homocysteine levels to be linked to depressive symptoms in adults. Homocysteine is a marker of inflammation providing more clues into the underlying biomedical processes involved in the development of depression and other mood disorders. This is not the first time that depression has been linked […]
INTRODUCTION Having just attended the Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) conference in Long Beach, California, I was amazed by the collection of scientists, researchers, doctors and nutritionists all of whom have adopted a biomedical approach to treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). It was really incongruent to have to remind myself that this approach, […]
Here’s a copy of my interview with Ian Craig as part of his 12 Steps to Wholesome Nutrition Course.
Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe Ingredients 2 egg yolks (free range) 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup olive oil Method In a blender, combine egg yolks, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and 1/4 […]
I love spaghetti bolognaise. It is great comfort food and can actually be a very healthy meal. If you have kids who don’t like eating veggies, bolognaise is a great place to hide a multitude of them. You can be as creative as you like. Ingredients 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil […]
