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The gut microbiota, which encompasses the trillions of organisms in the gastrointestinal tract, is emerging as a major factor in the health of the body and susceptibility to disease. These organisms ...

This year is a year like no other. We’ve all had to deal with changes in how we live and interact with one another. We are living with uncertainty, no one knowing how things will unfold as time ...

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with more than 264 million people affected. On average, depression first appears during the late teens to mid-20s as result of a ...

If you’ve read the blog post on Comfort Eating without Weight Gain you’ll have found out about the importance of eating a predominantly plant food based diet if you want to avoid weight gain and ...

If you’ve read the blogposts on Osteoporosis, Nutrients to Support Bone Health and Plant Based Diets and Bone Health you may be keen to start protecting your bones.   Here’s a recipe for a ...

If you’ve read the blogpost on The Power of Fermentation you’ll be aware of the many health benefits of eating fermented foods. Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient that is needed for ...

Fermented foods and beverages were among the first processed food products consumed by humans. The production of foods such as yogurt, kefir, wine, beer, sauerkraut and kimchi were initially valued ...

Diseases of the immune system have increased over the last few decades in urban environments. The hygiene hypothesis suggests that immune mediated diseases may be linked to reduced contact with the ...

Recently an international research team published a report advising how the public can support their immune system and give it the best chance of fighting the coronavirus. And guess what? They ...

One of the confounding things about the coronavirus is the wide range of disease severity that infected people experience. Whilst a minority of patients with the disease require hospitalization, for ...