Chronic diseases (also known as non-communicable diseases or NCDs) are killing more people annually than any other cause. In fact, if we look at the chart below we can see that NDCs (cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, dementia, diabetes, etc.) killed 38 million people out of a total of 53 million in 2017 (the latest year for which I can find accurate data). That’s over 70% of all deaths!
Continue reading “Understanding Nutrition – Part 1”Nutrition For Anxious Children
The current pandemic is having a profound effect on our children’s mental well being. Continue reading “Nutrition For Anxious Children”
Boosting Immunity Naturally
How to achieve and maintain a strong immune has become a vital topic in these pandemic times. If we can boost our immunity, we needn’t get sick. Once we know the basics, this is an easy thing to do.
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With all the talk of a possible 3rd wave about to strike,* it’s interesting to see how much research has been done on this vitamin.
Continue reading “The Link Between Vitamin D & Covid-19”To Vaccinate Or Not? A Parent’s Dilemma
Vaccinations are very much in the news at the moment and everyone is wondering whether or not to have the shots. Interestingly, this is not a new topic and many doctors and scientists have been expressing doubts about vaccinations in general. In particular, there is considerable discussion on whether the current vaccination programme for children is actually safe. The medical authorities would have us believe that it is, but are they right?
Continue reading “To Vaccinate Or Not? A Parent’s Dilemma”Natural Strategies For Coping With Depression
A few months ago I wrote about depression and made a video about it. Since then there’s been a lot of new research about the benefits of natural treatments for depression. I thought it would be a good idea to revisit the subject, especially in the light of the Covid pandemic and the resultant escalation of depression worldwide.
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