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Last week I wrote about a study which found that green tea may positively impact bone health. Today I wanted to look at a newly published study (1) which found that women who drink green tea regularly seem to have a reduced risk of stomach cancer. Past studies have linked green tea consumption to [...]  On the 8th July this year I wrote a piece entitled “Are you tearing your hair out? Study finds nutritional supplement may help reduce compulsive behaviour”, the post was looking at a study which found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC) may be useful for sufferers of trichotillomania. NAC is an amino acid that acts as an [...] Green tea is becoming increasingly popular as a drink in the UK and throughout the ‘West’. More and more people are also taking green tea supplements due to the numerous reports of the health benefits attributed to this drink. Previously I have written about green tea with respect to antioxidants, heart disease, cancer and [...] Due to the economic events occurring over the last year many people have felt under incredible stress. A recent study (1) has found that an antioxidant supplement may be helpful in reducing symptoms such as fatigue, stress and anxiety which are fairly prevalent in developed populations at this current time. There have been several [...] Messages are constantly being published to encourage us to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits and I certainly write about the importance of these foods often. Vegetables and fruits provide the body with an array of vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoids (bioactive plant chemicals) which are associated with the prevention of many diseases. Some of [...] Recently I wrote about healthy living as a means of reducing the risk of developing chronic disease as well as being a possible way of protecting against Alzheimer’s disease A study based on a UK population (1) has added further evidence for the effect that diet and lifestyle can have on mental/brain (cognitive) function. The [...] Previously I have written a number of articles about diet and cancer prevention and often mentioned the World Cancer Research Fund, a charity dedicated to the prevention of cancer through diet and lifestyle. Today I wanted to look at a recently published piece of evidence(1) which suggests that some natural food compounds may actually [...] I am definitely a morning person and in the spring and summer months I am up and wide awake while many people are still snoozing, this morning it was noticeably much darker and whilst I was still up and ready to go I wasn’t quite filled with the same kind of energy that I [...] Kingston University, London UK recently published a study (1) which looked at a variety of plant extracts and their roles as antioxidants and anti-ageing agents in the body. The scientists from Kingston University tested 21 plant and herbal extracts including: White tea, Green Tea, Burdock root, Anise, Angelica, Lavender, Rose tincture, Pomegranate. White tea [...] |
  
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