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Hayfever - how to prevent another miserable Summer

Posted on 11th May 2016 at 07:45

To many people the appearance of bright yellow fields – fields of flowering rape – marks the start of Spring. To us – and its many sufferers – it marks something slightly different. The start of the Hayfever season (!).

Hayfever, variously known as a “Seasonal Allergy” or a “Summer Cold”, is only one trigger for what medics call “Allergic Rhinitis”. Other triggers include dust, moulds and animal hair.

Characterised by nasal congestion and a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and nose; Hayfever may also cause shortness of breath and other asthma like symptoms. The conventional approach relies on antihistamines and steroids which are well known for causing drowsiness, together with a range of other unwanted side effects.

Are multi vitamins - and other supplements - a necessary part of modern life?

Posted on 16th March 2016 at 07:45

Supplements are big business these days. It’s estimated that here in the UK £750 million is spent on them each year. And the market is growing each year.

However from conversations with clients it’s clear there’s still a huge amount of confusion about them. It’s a subject we’ve touched on before in this blog but one well worth revisiting. So here we go.

Can I get all the nutrients I need from my food?

Posted on 17th June 2015 at 07:30

One of the most common questions we're asked by clients is whether it's worth taking a multi vitamin and mineral supplement. This is usually accompanied by an assurance that they're eating a healthy diet, although it's amazing how often this differs from our idea of a healthy diet (!). But let's leave that one for another day…

The widespread view – and one usually portrayed in the media – is that supplements are unnecessary. And, even worse, a waste of money. While we'd agree with the later in many instances – although not for the reasons you may think – these days even the healthiest of diets is unlikely to give all the nutrients needed for full health.

Do coughs and sneezes really spread diseases?

Posted on 14th January 2015 at 07:30

As traditional as the Christmas festivities, breaking of new year’s resolutions (!) and January blues; is the upswing in coughs and colds as soon as everyone gets back to their normal routine.

Every January, around this time, we hear people making the same comments over and over again. About all the bugs doing the rounds. How generous people are in passing them on. And how bugs are “lurking out there” – wherever “there” is – just waiting to get them.

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Posts tagged “Vitamins”

Hayfever - how to prevent another miserable Summer

Are multi vitamins - and other supplements - a necessary part of modern life?

Can I get all the nutrients I need from my food?

Do coughs and sneezes really spread diseases?

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