Nutritional Focus

The list of Hayfever symptoms is a long one – sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around your temples and forehead, headaches, earache and feeling tired may all be symptoms of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. So what can you do?

Beginning of term can be a challenge for your children’s immune systems. Starting a new school or a new class can be stressful too. So what nutrients can you give them to get them fit for school – in body and mind?

Age related changes to eyesight are a common problem in those over the age of 60, but there are plenty of things we can do to remedy problems with dry eye, prevent or slow macular degeneration and prevent cataracts. We take a look at various nutrients that may help us to look after these important windows to the soul.

Cholesterol is a lipid, or fat that is produced by the liver and is also found in some foods. We all need cholesterol to stay healthy, but high levels of cholesterol circulating in your blood can sometimes cause hardening of the arteries, which can in turn increase your risk of heart and circulatory diseases. So when is it a problem and what can you do about it?

Green tea, Black tea and White tea are all made from the same plant – Camellia sinensis. People are often confused and befuddled by the many types of tea on the market, so what are the differences?

When the dark days of autumn and winter hit, do you find it hard to get up in the morning, feel sleepy during the day and crave carbohydrates? If so, you may be a bit of a SAD case. Read more about Seasonal Affective Disorder and what you can do about it here…

Most parents know that one critical time when kids tend to get ill is at the beginning of a new school term. You can help your child to fight off many of the bugs they encounter, and reduce their duration of illness by giving them a number of immune boosting supplements.

The prevalence of gout is increasing in Western countries. It is six times more common in men than in women but can affect anybody over the age of 30. Read about some effective natural remedies and lifestyle changes that can reduce the frequency of ‘attacks’ and may make a significant difference if you suffer from this painful ailment.

If you are suffering from the symptoms of menopause but are looking for natural alternatives to HRT – there are many herbal and nutritional supplements that may help.