by admin | Jan 12, 2021 | LIFESTYLE MEDICINE, NUTRITION, SELF CARE
The prospect of another lockdown in the midst of winter may seem almost too much to bear. At times like this, nurturing yourself is more important than ever. Not only is this vital for optimising health and wellbeing, it will also help support the normal functioning...
by admin | Jul 1, 2020 | IMMUNE SYSTEM, LIFESTYLE MEDICINE, NUTRITION
What is Covid-19? The Covid-19 pandemic is due to a type of virus, SARS-CoV-2, which is new to the human immune system. Covid-19 is the name given to the illness that this virus causes. Coronaviruses comprise a group of spherical shaped viruses, characterised by...
by admin | Oct 13, 2018 | LIFESTYLE MEDICINE, NUTRITION
The recent Lancet study reporting association of increased risk of mortality and low carb diets has stirred up something of a storm. Publication was swiftly followed by a series of headline-grabbing misinterpretations, coupled with endless pictures of...
by admin | Sep 1, 2018 | COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES, LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
In 2002, the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicted that by 2020, two thirds of all disease worldwide would be the result of chronic diseases, most of them strongly associated with diet [1]. Were they right? It’s looking that way. According to the latest...
by admin | Aug 4, 2018 | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, LIFESTYLE MEDICINE, SELF CARE
Self-care. A simple concept. But what is it really, and how many of us actually achieve it? Practised properly and regularly, it has powerful preventive potential. Self care essentially means to take good care of yourself and treat yourself as kindly...
by admin | Jul 1, 2018 | LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
Modern lifestyles are increasingly sedentary, so it’s no surprise that prevalence of lifestyle associated chronic disease is on the rise. Despite the barriers to achieving a healthy lifestyle, getting in sufficient exercise isn’t as difficult as you may...
