The Human virome and its importance to health
Our virome has 380 trillion members and prompts our immune system and constantly changes the balance and strength of our microbiome; this can even...
Stress and tension causes food cravings
Researchers from Perth, Western Australia have shown that individuals with higher stress and tension had more cravings for sweet foods and fast food.
There have...
Could L-tyrosine and PCS prevent an asthma attack?
A common amino acid, L-tyrosine, is the precursor to a compound PCS in the body which seems to control inflammation in the lungs, that...
Over 80% Covid-19 patients deficient in Vitamin D
More than 80% of Hospitalised Covid patients are deficient in vitamin D and those with lower levels spend longer in Hospital and have higher...
N-acetylcysteine, covid, cancer and respiratory illness
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) reduces oxidative stress and is used as an antidote for paracetamol overdose; it may also reduce DNA damage and help fight influenza,...
Insulin resistance – and how to reduce it
Insulin resistance is where cells less and less respond to insulin because of one of a number of health conditions such as high blood...
Hard physical work may lead to dementia!
A lifetime of hard physical work has been linked to a 55% higher risk of developing dementia by a team of researchers from the...
Lack of social ties link to hypertension in women
Middle-aged and older women who lack social ties are far more likely to suffer hypertension and thus have an increased risk of heart attacks...
Small aspirin to the rescue in Covid
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who are already taking a low-dose daily aspirin to protect against heart disease and stroke have a significantly lower risk of...
Sugar increase risk of colitis
Glucose, fructose and sucrose sugars can damage the lining of the gut and lead to Inflammatory Bowel Diseases such as colitis, according to UT...
The Truth about Coeliac Disease
The cause of coeliac disease is almost certainly the loss of certain strains of commensal bacteria – for example strains of lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Firmicutes...
The Truth about Sucralose
Sucralose is a synthetic, organochlorine sweetener; far from being inert, it damages good gut bacteria levels, the gut lining and is linked to IBD...