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Primal Diet Outperforms Mediterranean Eating

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 2:30:00 PM

My latest book The True You Diet posits that the best diet for us is essentially one based on the foods that we¹ve been eating the longest in terms of our evolution—after all, these are the foods we a ...   Full Story

Food Sensitivities and Allergies

Wednesday, July 04, 2007 2:30:00 PM

Rhinitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, which can cause increased secretion of mucus, itching, and sneezing) is a common problem in children. In natural medicine, it is often seen ...   Full Story

TV Egg Ad Banned in U.K.

Friday, June 29, 2007 2:30:00 PM

Last week I was listening to the radio and learned that the British Egg Information Service has been banned from resurrecting the "go to work on an egg" ad campaign to celebrate the 50-year anniversar ...   Full Story

Book Review: 'The True You Diet' by Dr John Briffa

Wednesday, June 20, 2007 2:30:00 PM

The word "diet" has become synonymous with losing weight—perhaps a four-letter- word that causes anxiety in some. However, "The True You Diet" is a book about the food we eat. It separates itself from ...   Full Story

Sunscreen Dubbed 'Snake Oil'

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:40:00 PM

Here in the U.K. most parts have recently enjoyed a hot and sunny weekend. Yesterday, I spent a good portion of the day out in the sun, and there was a distinct whiff of sunscreen in the air. But it w ...   Full Story

CoQ10 Reverses Side Effects of Statins

Friday, June 08, 2007 2:35:00 PM

It seems barely a week goes by before some doctor or scientist is extolling the virtues of the cholesterol-quelling drugs known as statins. While these drugs have been vigorously promoted by the medic ...   Full Story

Microwaving Zaps Nutrition

Saturday, June 02, 2007 2:30:00 PM

Healthy eating is not just about choosing healthy foods to eat, but also relates to how they are prepared prior to eating. Vegetables, for instance, can suffer nutritional losses during cooking.   Full Story

Boosting Mood Is a Walk in the Park

Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:30:00 PM

I'm a great believer in the health-boosting capacity of regular activity—both for body and mind.   Full Story

Sunshine Can Help Maintain Strength and Mobility

Friday, May 11, 2007 2:30:00 PM

We've had a recent spate of sunny weather here in the U.K., and, as a sun lover, I am usually on the lookout for any research that shows that sunlight has health-giving properties.   Full Story

Depressed? Cut the Margarine

Thursday, May 03, 2007 2:30:00 PM

One of the most significant dietary changes we have seen in the modern-day diet is an increase in our consumption of omega-6 fats, known as linoleic acid, which are found in many vegetable oils includ ...   Full Story

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