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 […]
The Humble Potato However, the vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytochemicals it provides can help ward off disease and benefit human health! What is a potato? The humble spud is an edible tuber that grows underground on the roots of the Solanum tuberosum plant. They were first domesticated in the Andes in South America up to […]
Scheuermann’s disease What is Scheuermann’s disease? It is named after the Danish radiologist who was the first to describe the condition. It is not caused by prolonged postural problems, instead the condition occurs naturally in adolescents as they grow. In a spine of someone without this disease the vertebrae are evenly shaped and stacked, however, […]
Are you getting enough Vitamin C? It is needed for the health and repair of various tissues in the body, including: Skin Ligaments and tendons Blood vessel walls Bone Cartilage Teeth What is Vitamin C? Vitamins are a group of substances needed in small amounts by the body to maintain its health. Vitamin C or […]
Osgood-Schlatter Disease What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? This condition causes a painful bump just below the knee. It commonly affects children when their knees are still developing and who participate in sports that require: Running Jumping Changing direction quickly It is inflammation of the shinbone (tibial tuberosity) and the main tendon of the kneecap (patella tendon). […]
Osteoporosis – foods to be wary of! Are there any foods to avoid with osteoporosis? The simple answer is no! There are no foods that are known to be bad for osteoporosis, but there are some that are best enjoyed in moderation! Here are five foods and drinks that is advisable to consume with restraint:- […]
What is glucosamine? Glucosamine is classified as an amino sugar and is often used with chondroitin sulphate. It occurs naturally in the body and is found in relatively high concentrations in the joints and connective tissues, an essential element in cartilage regeneration and maintenance. As people age they lose the ability to produce significant levels of […]
