As a long term sufferer of psoriasis I know that what you eat greatly affects the condition of your skin. It is hard to generalise, as every condition is different and every person reacts to certain things differently. However there are some foods that are generally believed to have a soothing effect on your skin [...]

If you are struggling with stiff and painful joints, you might be suffering from arthritis. While your GP will advise you on the best treatment for you there are some foods that may ease the pain in your joints.

Oily fish: The omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish block the production [...]

At no time of the year do we overindulge more than at Christmas. The heavy, bloated feeling after a huge meal and too much drink does not leave anyone feeling happy let alone healthy. But it need not be this way. There are some simple ways of enjoying a happier and healthier Christmas this year.
If [...]

In the UK there is a health campaign that promotes the concept that we should all consume at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day and supposedly we are falling short of that current target with an average of only 2 to 3 portions a day.
It’s easy to see why we neglect our [...]

A lot of people think that cravings are a natural way of your body telling you that you are lacking specific nutrients and hence they give in to their cravings, which are usually fatty or sugary foods. Research has found that cravings are linked to emotions and have nothing to do with hunger. Whilst it [...]

Diabetes is on the rise, especially type-2 diabetes, where the body can not produce enough insulin. This affects mainly adult and overweight people, although there is a genetic risk as well. Many factors such as an unhealthy lifestyle, no exercise, too much processed food and sugar in our diets can contribute to developing the disease. [...]

Several months ago now Time magazine published a controversial article on exercise that suggested exercise was not the answer to losing weight – in fact quite the opposite.  I remember being quite surprised by the findings put forward in the article.  Of course I was secretly delighted since I actually do very little formal exercise: [...]