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The obesity epidemic, it is simply a case of eating less and exercising more?

Posted on 19th November 2014 at 07:30

The poor state of our health is a favourite subject in the media, with obesity and soaring rates of diabetes in groups previously not thought of as high risk, being under the spotlight in recent months.

Fingers are pointed at a long list of possible culprits including fast food outlets, the supermarkets, less active lifestyles and poor nutritional education.

Solutions are demanded from the government, NHS, schools and supermarkets.

If we take a step back from all the hype, the problem seems very simple. Eating too much and exercising too little.

Wheat, a plant that changed the world

Posted on 22nd October 2014 at 07:30

Wheat has formed an essential part of the human diet for thousands of years. It’s something we all take for granted but how much do we really know about it?

If you love bizarre facts – or pub quizzes (!) – this blog post is definitely for you! So here goes.

The wheat we know today can be traced back to the interbreeding of three different grass species about 12,000 years ago. This so called “domestication of wheat” is said to mark a great step forward in our evolution. Allowing a move away from a nomadic lifestyle, where food was obtained by foraging and hunting; to a more settled one, with food produced by farming crops and herding animals.

Why quick isn't always a fix - the old story of the hare and tortoise

Posted on 1st October 2014 at 07:30

It’s amazing how many conversations have followed in the wake of our recent blog post about the modern day addiction to being “busy, busy, busy”. Hearing that people have actually read the post is great but, even better, it seems to have got you thinking too!

Interestingly, many of these conversations have led on to a discussion about a related addiction; that of expecting a quick fix to everything that arises in our lives. Oh, and it must be easy, and cheap too.

Whether it be food, communications, getting from A to B or health improvements; the expectation is the same. We want a QUICK FIX NOW!!! Just look at the adverts in a newspaper or on the television, and you’ll find this is the box they’re all trying to tick.

All about Candida - and a really easy test you can do at home

Posted on 24th September 2014 at 07:30

Having posted two stories on our facebook page about Candida in the last few days, it seemed like the perfect topic for this week’s blog.

Oh, and in case our choice of picture this week has completely confused you, our logic goes something like this. Here in the UK it’s now autumn; time of mushrooms, fungi and yeasts – which of course include Candida. Yes, we know it’s a bit of a tenuous link, but we loved the picture! Anyway, before we digress any further, back to Candia.

Cholesterol myths - are statins a wolf in sheep's clothing?

Posted on 10th September 2014 at 07:30

In the last few years cholesterol has been one of the media’s favourite subjects, with many column inches being devoted to it. The current focus is on statins – cholesterol lowering drugs – and proposals to automatically prescribe them to certain groups of patients on a “just in case” basis.

Sadly the picture portrayed in the media that cholesterol is bad for you is only part of the story. While it is true that excess levels in the blood stream can lead to clogging of the arteries, cholesterol also plays a vital role in the overall functioning of the body.

Is Ebola the new Swine Flu?

Posted on 6th August 2014 at 07:30

Here in the UK, August is traditionally known as the “silly season”. With many people away on their summer holidays, the media are busy looking for stories to fill their newspapers and news bulletins.

This year the silly season has started early, with stories about Ebola sweeping across the media. From the coverage you could be forgiven for thinking that it had already reached epidemic levels and was sweeping out of control across the globe.

If you’re thinking you’ve seen this all before, you’d be right. Just think about Bird Flu, Swine Flu or SARS. Go back to the 1980’s and it was HIV and AIDS.

So are we saying that you should ignore Ebola and hope it’ll go away? No, of course not.

Type II Diabetes and diet - is it really that simple?

Posted on 30th July 2014 at 07:30

Soaring rates of Type II Diabetes, particularly among teenagers and young adults, continue to make the news. While it’s often linked to obesity, few reports go into specifics – or mention that it can be reversed with a few simple dietary changes.

So what is Type II Diabetes and why are rates soaring?

What to eat - or not to eat - that is the question?

Posted on 16th July 2014 at 07:30

July is here, the summer holidays are on us and the papers are full of the latest wonder diets. Whether it’s the 5:2, 4:3, Paleo, Honey or Reboot diet – to name but a few – every year brings yet more weight loss programmes to choose from. And each one comes complete with its own success stories, celebrity followers and endorsements.

Have you ever stopped to wonder why one diet can work like a dream, while another turns into a complete nightmare?

Welcome to the Smart Holistics blog!

Posted on 2nd July 2014 at 07:30

It’s something we’ve been meaning to do for ages and here it finally is!

There will be a weekly post, usually on a Wednesday, so if you have any suggestions for a topic please let us know.

It seems like everyone has a blog these days – some good, others not so good – so how is ours going to be different you may ask? Well by offering you a different perspective on everything health related, as well as life in general.

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