Tartrazine is an artificial synthetic food dye found in food, drink, cosmetics and even medicinal products. It is an ingredient that is lemon yellow and it can be mixed with blue colouring to make different shades of green. It is also labelled food additive E102 and it may appear on food labels with either [...]
We often see several parabens on the ingredients list of products we buy in stores. From foods to cosmetics and hair products, there seems to be parabens in most things. But have you ever wondered what parabens are, and most importantly, if they are even safe for our families and ourselves? Here we discuss [...]
This time of year comes with many challenges. Winter means longer nights and shorter days, taking from us our desire to work out, walk outside or be anywhere else aside from the couch with our blankets. Furthermore, we often find ourselves leaving the house before the sun is up and returning home when the [...]
In our modern world, we are becoming more and more passionate about health and about the various possibilities that we can use to prevent certain diseases and improve our quality of life. When I say “improve our lives”, I mean that we can change our mental and physical state. The ancient Greeks already realized [...]
What is depression? Depression is a common condition in our modern world. It is a complex disorder, one that is linked to your mood and overall feeling of health and wellness. In fact, depression may be defined as a mood disorder disease, influenced by psychological, physiological, and environmental factors. It is however a lot [...]
While pregnancy is a natural process and not an illness, regular medical check-ups are important. Whether you choose to see your doctor throughout your pregnancy, or prefer to see a private midwife, only going to a doctor early and then again later in pregnancy, you will need to see a practitioner regularly, and you [...]
Understanding our immune system is a complex process that is still being studied. There are many factors involved in a healthy immune system, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought great emphasis on studying what makes certain immune systems more vulnerable than others. One cannot underestimate the role of genetic factors, diet, [...]
Symptoms of dizziness, tingling limbs and pale skin are often identified as a vitamin B and folic acid deficiency. If you have visited a doctor with such symptoms, they would most likely send you for blood tests to check your homocysteine levels. But what are homocysteine levels, and can you prevent hyperhomocysteinemia? Explaining homocysteine [...]
Fatty liver disease is becoming a common problem in modern society. Yet it is not often spoken about, as it can remain dormant and undiagnosed for many years. Our diets are packed with saturated fats, trans fats and sugars, leading to an intake of excessive calories. This excess slowly builds up fat content in [...]
Living with Diabetes: Steps to a healthier way of life. Diabetes is a metabolic condition which is related to the body’s ability to process glucose or otherwise known as blood sugar. It has become a common problem around the world with more and more friends and family members needing to learn to live with this [...]
