Try These Simple Steps Before You See Your Doctor

If you suspect that you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), there are a few things you can try on your own that may resolve the issue. If they don’t help, it’s probably time to see your doctor for medical advice. Here are some simple...

Know what to you should do but don’t do it?

Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming. You know what you should do—eat better, exercise more, monitor your blood sugar — but life gets in the way. You give in to a food craving and see your blood sugar levels rise. Suddenly, you're...

How the Mediterranean Diet Boosts Heart Health

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to lower the risk of having a heart attack, and if you've already had one, it can also help prevent another. Here are some key points supported by scientific research:

Reducing the Risk of a First Heart Attack

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Keeping in touch with your GP can add years to your life

Since the pandemic, many people have lost regular contact with their doctors, and with GP surgeries now facing long wait times and phone queues, it’s easy to let appointments slide. But as someone invested in health, I’m...

Understanding the Link Between Viruses and Heart Attack Risk

In exploring the connection between viruses and the increased risk of heart attacks, current research suggests that COVID-19 may elevate the risk of heart attacks and strokes by infecting artery walls and the macrophages associated with...

The dieting cycle of deprival interspersed with lapses of unregulated eating is chaotic. It reinforces the belief that one lacks self-control over food. This type of belief is called a ‘limiting belief’. These are the opinions that we hold about ourselves that act as barriers to...