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 | 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...