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- Pain and Inflammation(17/03/2009)
Put your content here - Irritable Bowel Syndrome(26/02/2009)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is common; it is linked to imbalances in gut bacteria, stress, low fibre diets, high caffeine intake and food intolerance. It is estimated that 10-20% of the UK population is affected by the chronic digestive complaint known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This condition is more common among women and normally develops between the ages of 20 and 30. While there is no cure for IBS, the symptoms can be controlled. - Immunity(12/01/2009)
The immune system is the body’s defence system, protecting it from invasion by damaging organisms. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together - Pregnancy(09/01/2009)
Pregnancy is one of the most significant events in a woman’s life and good nutrition before, during and after pregnancy is vital to ensure the health of the mother and the best possible development of the baby. - Weight Management(08/01/2009)
In the UK over half of women and two thirds of men are overweight or obese and the number is growing. The situation is widely viewed as a health time bomb since being overweight is associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoarthritis. A balanced diet combined with a regular eating pattern and physical activity form the foundations of any weight management programme while key supplements can support this process. - Probiotics(07/01/2009)
Each of our intestinal tracts harbours trillions of bacteria. The probiotic, or beneficial bacteria, concept was born when Russian scientist Elie Metchnikoff proposed that the health of certain rural Balkan populations was attributable to their consumption of large amounts fermented milk. Since then the many physiological functions of specific gut bacteria have been studied and the vital role of these organisms to health has become clear. - Heart & Circulatory Health(06/01/2009)
The heart is a powerful muscle responsible for pumping oxygenated blood into a system of arteries, capillaries and veins. This process enables the transport of oxygen to every cell in the body, sustaining life. The heart beats approximately 70 times in a single minute.
- Gut & Digestion(05/01/2009)
An optimally functioning digestive system is essential to good health; the nutrients in food cannot promote health if they are being inefficiently absorbed. Anti-biotic use, travel and poor diets low in fibre can result in a disruption of the balance of natural gut flora, resulting in problems such as constipation, diarrhoea and bloating. Deficiency of the enzyme required to digest the sugar found in milk, lactase, is relatively common and is a frequent underlying cause of digestive problems.
- 50 +(02/01/2009)
Life expectancy has increased substantially over recent decades. A healthy lifestyle can help optimise the post-50 years when health can be more fragile but life can be packed with as much, if not more, activity than in earlier years. Although calorie requirements fall with age, nutrient requirements do not, creating special nutritional demands for individuals within this life stage. - The Menopause(28/09/2008)
The menopause is a stage in life when a woman stops having her period. It is a normal part of aging and marks the end of a woman's reproductive years, it typically occurs in a woman's late 40s to early 50s. - Detoxification & The Protection Of Cells(27/09/2008)
On a daily basis the body has to process a host of different toxins, generated from the food we eat, the air we breathe and the chemical reactions that sustain life. The majority of toxins are fat-soluble molecules, they are deposited in the body’s fatty tissue and can remain there for prolonged periods of time. Toxin overload is linked to a wide variety of health problems. - Bone Health(26/09/2008)
How strong your bones are results in part from the amount of calcium and other minerals they contain. Your body is constantly making new bone and breaking down old bone. As we age this process becomes slower, and bone is lost quicker than it can be replaced. - Energy(25/09/2008)
Hectic life-styles have resulted in food being relegated to a low priority necessity, often grabbed “on the run” with an emphasis on convenience rather than nutrition; in these circumstances it is hardly surprising that most people complain of chronic tiredness. Nutrients are an intrinsic part of the process of generating energy, a lack of these nutrients can result in tiredness, exhaustion and lethargy. - Skin - Beauty from the Inside Out(24/09/2008)
Skin maintains body structure and forms a physical barrier protecting the body from the external environment; it is also required for temperature control and the synthesis of vitamin D. Skin condition affects overall physical appearance dramatically, it is an inherent part of self-image. Poor diets and environmental allergies can play havoc with skin condition. - Stress & Anxiety(23/09/2008)
Modern life is fast paced; most of us are juggling a demanding job, a family and a social life. This level of continuous stress puts considerable strain on the body, increasing nutritional requirements in circumstances where eating properly and exercise are low priority. Stress is an inevitable part of modern life; however certain key nutrients help the body to react appropriately to both short term and chronic stress. - Eye Health(22/09/2008)
As the population of the Western world ages eye disease is becoming more prevalent. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the developed world. Deterioration of the eyes however is not an inevitable consequence of aging; oxidative stress, smoking, obesity and nutrient poor diets are modifiable factors that all contribute to the development of eye dysfunction. Since the publication of the findings of a large study known as the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), a great deal of interest has been generated in the potential role of nutritional supplements in the maintenance of eye health. - Joints & Muscles(21/09/2008)
Bones do not work alone, they employ muscles and joints. Skeletal muscle is attached to bone, mostly in the legs, arms, abdomen, chest, neck, and face; these muscles, composed of fibres, hold the skeleton together and facilitate everyday movement. Muscles constitute 40 – 50% of total body weight. Joints occur where two bones meet, they are what give the skeleton its flexibility; bones at the site of joints are covered by a layer of cartilage, which acts as a buffer to stop bones rubbing together. - Nutrients For Pregnancy And Wellness(20/05/2008)
Issue 102
This Newsletter concentrates on the vitamins and herbs which can be used for overall general well being and also during pregnancy. - Lifestyle Tips for Wellness(17/04/2008)
Issue 101
Lifestyle tips to help maintain health and to benefit the nerves, eyes, bones and bacteria that should promote wellbeing in later life could include: - Everything About Wellness(17/03/2008)
Issue 100
Nerves, Eyes, Bones and Bacteria - Lifestlye Tips For Health During Pregnancy(17/02/2008)
Issue 99
Lifestyle tips to help maintain health before and during pregnancy. - Everything About Pregnancy and Wellness(31/01/2008)
Issue 98
From before conception, good nutrition especially folic acid is necessary in a
mother's system to ensure DNA is copied correctly in the developing foetus. - Nutrition and Circulation(10/12/2007)
Issue 97
A diet low in saturated fat, processed or refined foods and rich in whole, unprocessed foods with the beneficial polyunsaturates should enable a person to maintain healthy homocysteine levels in a healthy body. - CIRCULATION; Lifestyle Factors - Diet, Exercise, Relaxation & Work(17/11/2007)
Issue 96
Sitting about doing nothing, or consuming poor quality, highly processed, refined food or fizzy drinks has always been discouraged by all health promoting literature, whether commercial or through the health service or local authority. - Circulation - Heart, Blood, Lymph and Exercise (18/10/2007)
Issue 95
This issue is concerned with circulation, that being the health of the heart; how and why the blood and lymph circulate, what blood and lymph are; the importance of exercise; and the influences of lifestyle, diet and nutrition factors. - Detox - Herbs and Elimination(30/06/2007)
Issue 94
This newsletter looks at which herbs you should choose during a Detox. - Detox And Nutrients (29/06/2007)
Issue 93
It isn't always easy knowing which supplements we should take whilst going through a detox, or if we should be taking any at all. This Newsletters shows us exactly what to expect from which vitamins we should take during a detox. - Detox - The Lifestyle Factor(28/06/2007)
Issue 92
Eventhough we all have good intentions when it comes to looking after our health, sometimes we find it difficult to fit it into our daily lives.
This newsletter looks at how we go through a detox by fitting it into our daily lives. - An Introduction To Detox(27/06/2007)
Issue 91
This newsletter gives and introduction to Detox. We take a look at what part the intestines, liver, lungs, kidneys and skin play in a detox. - Behaviour and Thought(05/04/2006)
Issue 90
Discover the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids and the effect they can have on a persons mood and behaviour. - Issue 89(15/03/2006)
Carotenoids linked to reduction in Arthiritis- Recent research has discovered a link between carotenoid intake and the reduction of arthritis.
- Issue 87(13/01/2006)
Evening Primrose Oil, Omega 6 and GLA - Issue 86(09/01/2006)
Healthy Intestines - Bowel cancer and the link with gut health- The Human digestive system has been described as our second brain. The health of the intestines is vital as complications with this system can lead to many more disease states. This article illustrates ways of combating or reducing the symptoms of digestive illnesses. - Issue 85(29/11/2005)
Winter Nutrition -It is estimated
that 1 in 10 people in the UK suffer from the winter blues. The good news is
that simple changes made through diet, supplements and lifestyle could really
make the difference to how you feel. - Issue 84(21/11/2005)
Age related macular degeneration (AMD)- is a condition which, if left untreated, can eventually result in blindness - Issue 83(07/11/2005)
A recent study shows that homoeopathic treatments may help against hay fever. - Issue 82(01/11/2005)
Minerals- Minerals are essential constituents of all body cells, forming the greater proportion of bones, teeth and nails. - Issue 81(17/10/2005)
The Role of Probiotics in Health- This issue concentrates
on the influence of probiotics on digestive and consequently, general health.
Probiotic, lactic or friendly bacteria are found in the digestive tract and
have many roles. - Issue 80(06/10/2005)
Cancer- Many people do not realise that around 30% of all cancer cases in Western society are caused by poor diet and lifestyle habits. So, what is cancer? How is it caused? And what can be done to prevent it? - Issue 79(26/09/2005)
Fish Oils and Omega 3 fatty acids- are particularly rich in omega 3 fatty acids
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fatty acids
are converted by the body into the beneficial series 3 prostaglandins. The real
value of fish oil is its EPA and DHA content; generally speaking EPA in heart
health and DHA in health and structure of the brain.
- Issue 78(09/08/2005)
Lactobacillus Plantarum 299v-
Friendly bacteria and its importance in maintaining a healthy digestive system. - Issue 76(29/07/2005)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition mainly affecting children and young people between the ages of 5 - 18, after that age, the condition is termed as residual. - Issue 77(29/07/2005)
Health in Later Years- This issue is concerned with the process of growing old. From the moment we are born, through the terrible twos to the troublesome teens, the quirky thirties to the live again forties, the feisty fifties onwards to the sun-seeking sixties. Then come the more sedentary seventies, eighties and the heavenly nineties! - Issue 73(28/07/2005)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
or IBS (irritable colon, mucous colitis or spastic colon), is a condition that
some people say is all in the mind, but those who suffer with IBS have a different
tale to tell. Diet, lifestyle and stress management all have a role to play,
as have body awareness and being able to say no to troublesome food or drink
when in social company. - Issue 74(28/07/2005)
Skin, Hair and Nails- Shiny hair, strong nails
and clear, velvety skin are all associated with good health. If the hair starts
to fall out, nails flake or the skin becomes dry most people will be concerned.
This issue focuses on these important outward indicators of
health. - Issue 75(28/07/2005)
The Adolescent Years. This issue is concerned with adolescence particularly the effects of the changes in different hormones, and how nutrition and lifestyle may be of help to both girls and boys. - Issue 72(01/07/2005)
Stress At some time in life everyone is affected by stress. Generally "stress" implies a negative reaction to an event or a situation. The individual and the reaction will vary depending on the perception and control over what is about to happen and whether it is positive or negative. - Issue 62(21/02/2005)
The EU - Food Supplements Directive How might it affect Quest?
If you have not already done so, please read the News Items:
"The EU - Food Supplements Directive - What will be the effect of the EU Food Supplements Directive?"
"The EU - Food Supplements Directive - What should you do?" - Issue 63(21/02/2005)
The EU - Food Supplements Directive What will be the effect of the EU Food Supplements Directive?
EU politicians and bureaucrats claim that the EU Food Supplements Directive has been created to 1. protect public safety; and 2. harmonise the sale of supplements across Europe. - Issue 64(21/02/2005)
Meat products represent a major source of protein in
the Western diet and so findings on whether meat intake significantly contributes
to the burden of fatal disease have important clinical and public health implications.
- Issue 65(21/02/2005)
Antioxidants have become the focus of much media attention
which has lead many people to recognise the word, without knowing what they
are for and what they do. - Issue 67(21/02/2005)
Kyolic Garlic - Just
by walking into a health food store, you are faced with hundreds of vitamin,
mineral and herbal supplements produced by a number of different companies.Therefore,
it is difficult to know which one is the most suitable for you to take as each
one claims that they are the best! - Issue 69(21/02/2005)
Immune Health - The
immune system is vital for the life of humans and works constantly, but not
always quietly, behind the scenes to keep our blood stream free from potentially
dangerous foreign organisms. The methods by which it can achieve this are ingenious. - Issue 70(21/02/2005)
A - Z Nutrients - Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a ubiquitous
compound, present in the physiologies of almost all plants and animals. Humans,
other high primates, fruit bats and guinea pigs cannot produce their own bodily
supply of vitamin C, and consequently require a regular dietary intake. - Issue 47(07/02/2005)
B vitamins help to lower homocysteine levels, which may help prevent the risk of heart disease. - Issue 48(07/02/2005)
At present, there is very little treatment for dyslexia apart from offering appropriate support and education. However, exciting new research has indicated that essential fatty acid (EFA) supplements may help with the condition. - Issue 49(07/02/2005)
A study has shown that St. John?s wort is as effective as the well known anti-depressant imipramine in treating mild to moderate depression. - Issue 51(07/02/2005)
Pine bark extract, Pycnogenol?, could help prevent against the negative effects of smoking on the blood. - Issue 52(07/02/2005)
Research suggests that amino acids may help patient recovery. - Issue 53(07/02/2005)
Vitamin E may help against some of the negative effects of smoking - Issue 54(07/02/2005)
More research suggests a good intake of vitamin C could help reduce the risk of heart disease. - Issue 55(07/02/2005)
Research supports taking Vitamin E to help prevent furring of the arteries. - Issue 57(07/02/2005)
A small pilot trial has been carried out to look at whether St. John's wort could help to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). - Issue 58(07/02/2005)
The effects of drinking tea may be beneficial to bones. - Issue 60(07/02/2005)
NEW! An exciting interactive quiz
How much do you really know?
32 topics, online marking, immediate results! - Issue 59(07/02/2005)
If you have not already done so, please read the News Items:
"The EU - Food Supplements Directive - What will be the effect of the EU Food Supplements Directive?"
"The EU - Food Supplements Directive - What should you do?" - Issue 46(03/02/2005)
Research supports that probiotic bacteria may help increase resistance to certain diseases, by stimulating the immune system. - Issue 41(02/02/2005)
Scientists suggest that a diet rich in antioxidant nutrients may help to slow the aging process. - Issue 38(02/02/2005)
Scientists show that omega-3 fats from fish are superior at thinning the blood than those from vegetable oils. - Issue 40(02/02/2005)
A diet rich in carotenoids is hailed as an effective preventative against cataract formation. - Issue 39(02/02/2005)
The superiority of aged garlic in promoting heart health compared with raw garlic is demonstrated. - Issue 42(02/02/2005)
New research suggests that green tea may be a useful addition to a weight loss programme. - Issue 43(02/02/2005)
Scientists demonstrate that St. John's wort is as effective as the tricyclic antidepressant, imipramine. - Issue 45(02/02/2005)
Scientists have found that supplementation - Issue 46(02/02/2005)
Research shows that drinking green tea can help as an antioxidant - Issue 44(02/02/2005)
Warning given on the use of St. John's wort products with certain other medicines. - Issue 37(10/05/2004)
Bacterial and Viral Infections
This issue of Health Review looks at the differences between bacterial and viral infections, and the role of the immune system in protecting the body from the damage they may cause. The importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle can only be emphasized. - Issue 36(30/09/2003)
What is the role of probiotics and what are there benefits to our digestive system? - Issue 35(11/08/2003)
Infertility and Pregnancy, how is it affected by our nutrition and lifestyle? - Issue 34(15/07/2003)
Age Related Macular Degeneration. What affects our vision and what can we do to help maintain healthy eyes? - Issue 33(30/06/2003)
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders. How can nutrition help in the battle for a good nights sleep? - Issue 32(13/05/2003)
Urinary Tract Health. What are the problems associated with the Urinary system and what can we do to keep it healthy? - Issue 31(02/04/2003)
Food Intolerance and Digestive Health. An interesting look at conditions and what supplementations can be taken to help. - Issue 30(10/03/2003)
Brain Health and Memory. Is there anything you can do to help maintain your memory and keep the brain functioning well? - Issue 29(10/02/2003)
Allergies - An interesting look at the causes of allergies and food sensitivites and what can be done to ease them. - Issue 27(01/12/2002)
Food Processing - why do we process food, how did it all start, and what are the benefits, or negative effects? An interesting look at food preservation. - Issue 26(01/11/2002)
Maintaining good health - what aspects of our lives should we consider if we want to remain healthy? It's not just about eating the right foods, as this month's newsletters reveals. - Issue 25(01/10/2002)
Protein and amino acids - what are they, what are the essential amino acids? Find out all about them in this month's newsletters. - Issue 24(01/09/2002)
Fats - Learn all about fats and oils, the different types, where they are found, and which to include in a healthy diet. - Issue 23(01/08/2002)
Carbohydrates - their different types and roles in our diet and health. Should you be eating more of some and less of others? - Issue 22(01/07/2002)
Trace elements - which minerals are they, where are they found in the diet and what might happen if there is a deficiency of them? - Issue 21(01/06/2002)
Macrominerals - Calcium, magnesium and phosphorus - what are their uses in the content, where are they found and what can happen if they are deficient? - Issue 20(01/05/2002)
Part 2 of our look at types of vitamins - this month - water soluble vitamins - these must be replaced every day, but which are they and where can they be found? - Issue 19(01/04/2002)
The previous newsletters - What is Nutrition? - gave us an overview of nutrition, food and diet. This newsletters and the next focus on vitamins. What do they do? Where can they be found? Why do you need them? - Issue 18(01/03/2002)
What are vitamins?! What is a balanced diet?
Do you eat to live or live to eat?!
These and other questions discussed in this month's newsletters. - Issue 16(01/01/2002)
This newsletters looks at the role of cholesterol in the content. - Issue 15(01/12/2001)
Did you know there are 75,000 miles of blood vessels in the human content?
Find out about the circulatory system and conditions relating to it in the last newsletters for this year. - Issue 13(01/10/2001)
Muscles - how do they work, what can affect them and how can supplements help to maintain muscular health? - Issue 12(01/09/2001)
Cancer affects many people. This month's newsletters looks at dietary and lifestyle considerations which could help reduce the risk of cancer, as well as providing useful contact details of orgnisations that can offer support. - Issue 10(01/07/2001)
An increasing number of people are choosing to become vegetarian and vegan, for a variety of reasons. Studies have shown that a balanced, non-meat diet can be a healthier diet. Read this month's newsletters to find out more. - Issue 9(01/06/2001)
The fast pace of life may mean that planning a varied diet is the last priority. The demands of a busy work, family and social life may be difficult to balance. Find out how to ensure you are not missing out on nutrients, in our June newsletters. - Issue 8(01/05/2001)
Diabetes - what is diabetes, what causes it, and what can be done to help maintain a normal lifestyle through diet? - Issue 7(01/04/2001)
For those doing physical exercise and sport, it is important to get the right nutrients for the content, to maintain optimum health and fitness. Discover which nutrients play a key role in our April newsletters. - Issue 6(01/03/2001)
Do you know which foods are recommended to maintatin a healthy digestive system? Find out more in our newsletters on Digestive Health. - Issue 5(01/02/2001)
Health In Teenage Years: - the nutrient requirements of teenagers and health problems which can affect them - Issue 4(01/01/2001)
What do we mean by the Immune System, and what are some of the diseases which can affect it, and how can we help protect against them?
Find out in this month's newsletters, "A Healthy Immune System". - Issue 3(01/12/2000)
Lifestyle and dietary recommendations for maintaining health in later years. - Issue 2(01/11/2000)
When we consider respiration, we think of breathing air into the lungs; however, there is more to respiration than this - find out more in this month's Respiratory Health. |
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