Christmas & the Battle of the Bulge

Although we all have the tendency to overindulge at Christmas, it is possible to get through the silly season without going up a dress size!

Exercise is the BEST preventative medicine

How important is exercise, really? It’s common knowledge that exercise is necessary for human health, but how does it affect us, what does it do to keep us well? Leading an active life lowers disease risk One of the main reasons we suffer so much chronic disease as a society is that we are largely …

Inflammation – The silent killer

'Inflammation' seems like a fairly innocuous word, really. However, unrestrained inflammation is a huge health concern, and one of the main reasons why chronic disease is so prevalent today. What is inflammation? Basically, it's the result of an immune response. Like most things, inflammation in small amounts is beneficial. When you cut yourself or catch …

Alzheimer’s, dementia & cognitive decline are NOT a normal part of the ageing process.

The world's population is ageing. Combined with a longer life span, this creates increased health issues. Chronic diseases come with a high price in health care terms. They also come with a high price for family members and carers who need to shoulder the extra load and take care of their loved ones. In my …