Pineapple powerhouse! They can mostly be found in Latin America and West Africa. In Europe the majority of pineapples in our market come from Costa Rica, which supplies approximately 75% of all the pineapples found in the EU. When did the pineapple come to the UK? Always being associated with luxury and prestige due to […]
Massage your headache away! Whether the root of the problem is hereditary, environmental, or due to lifestyle factors, when we have a headache, we are all looking for one thing – relief! The most common type of headache is called a tension headache typically its characteristics are as follows: – Typically lasts between 30 minutes […]
Garlic – a helpful little bulb! For thousands of years, before this bulb was used to flavour our favourite dishes, it was used as a medical treatment in ancient cultures. The health benefits of garlic were used by Egyptian, Chinese, and Roman civilisations. To quote the often-called father of western medicine, the ancient Greek physician […]
Alcohol and bone health! One of the ways alcohols can cause problems is by negatively influencing your bone health and increasing the risk of osteoporosis! Bone is a living tissue that continues to undergo change and replacement, even after you have reached full maturity. Long-term alcohol consumption can interfere with bone growth and replacement, resulting […]
Heel Pain – get to the foot of the problem! Pain that occurs under the heel is known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a very common condition, affecting around 10% of the UK population at some point in their lives. For most people, the pain is mild and improves with resting, stretching or even […]
Toe to Toe The most important is undoubtedly the big toe and the least important of the toes are the little pinky toes. As the smallest, they bear the least weight and have the least impact on maintaining balance! The Big or First toe, also called the hallux, is considerably larger and thicker than the […]
Backstroke – the benefits for back pain Being in the water frees you from the constraints gravity usually imposes on our bodies. Maintaining an active lifestyle when you have back pain is important when it comes to relieving daily aches and pains, and swimming has many benefits. Swimming can provide a light cardiovascular exercise coupled […]
Raynaud’s syndrome – the cold truth! What is Raynaud’s syndrome? It is a chronic condition that affects around 10 million people in the UK, that’s approximately 1 in 6, and it has no cure! The blood vessels that feed the fingers and toes are extremely small, during a Raynaud’s attack these blood vessels shrink faster […]
Eggcellent eggs! Since the domestication of the chicken, we have been enjoying and nourishing ourselves with eggs. A single large, boiled egg contains: Folate Vitamin A Vitamin B12 Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) Phosphorous Selenium Riboflavin (vitamin B2) They also contain good amounts of vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin B6, calcium and zinc! The average egg […]
Is stress hurting your back? There is no doubt that back pain is extremely frustrating. In many cases, the inability to pinpoint a cause or relate it to a specific event can be the most irritating thing about it, second only to the discomfort that interferes with your daily activities! You may be surprised to […]
