by Alison Joy | Feb 28, 2023 | Lifestyle tips, Nutrients for health, nutrients for menopause
I often get asked if supplements are worth taking. Are they health heroes or expensive villains? There are opinions everywhere, even experts differ – Professor Tim Spector is in the villains camp whereas Patrick Holford is a supporter. Food First The...
by Alison Joy | Sep 20, 2022 | Lifestyle tips, Nutrients for health
Inflammation is a key contributor to pain and research has shown that a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle can reduce inflammation – wonderful foods to enjoy for their anti-inflammatory properties include ginger, turmeric, nuts, seeds and oily fish. For the...
by Alison Joy | Feb 8, 2022 | Nutrients for health, nutrients for menopause
In clinic I often meet perimenopausal women who have shoulder or elbow pain and restriction, such as frozen shoulder. I had bursitis and tendonitis in my shoulder 3 years ago. It was painful and scary, disrupting my sleep and restricting my movement. Like many of...
by Alison Joy | Jun 14, 2021 | Nutrients for health, nutrients for menopause, Nutrition for Vegans and Vegetarians
What is flaxseed? Flaxseed or linseed is a small seed that originated in the Middle East. The active compounds in flaxseed are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), fibre and ligans and between them they have some powerful actions. They are anti-inflammatory, they have...
by Alison Joy | Apr 19, 2021 | Nutrients for health
Sunshine! it has been lovely to see the sun this week, despite it still being quite chilly. The sun and blue sky lift our mood and that is much needed at the moment and it also enables our bodies to produce vitamin D. Whilst enjoying a few minutes in the garden I...
