If you're suffering from minor discomfort in your mouth, it's time for you to visit your dentist, as it could well be tooth decay. Though the initial symptoms of tooth decay are gentler, if left untreated, it could cause a lot of pain, risk infection, and even tooth loss. Tooth decay happens when ...

Dr Laura Freeman is a physician, and mum on a mission. One of her key convictions driving her passion is that she was once herself a patient, diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer 5 years ago managing not only to survive it, but positively thrive! After careful study and research backed by ...

Bingeing on food can be something that's really difficult to control in terms of what and how much we eat. However, merely putting dietary restrictions on ourselves can often have the opposite effect - negatively influencing us mentally and emotionally. So is there a way to control our appetite ...

Iron is an extremely important mineral for several metabolic processes in humans. The most commonly known function is oxygen transportation as red blood cells (RBC) need iron to make haemoglobin which is responsible for carrying oxygen and transporting it around the body. The lack of a ...

Protein is an essential nutrient to include in your diet for good health and fitness. It is responsible for many important functions such as maintaining a strong immune system, acting as crucial chemical messengers in the form of hormones and the growth and repair of cells and tissues, including ...

Whether you are dealing with occasional pain or stiffness or dealing with chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, you may want to know whether a supplement can relieve your painful joints, prevent the pain from getting worse, or if there are natural ways to treat knee pain. There are some good, ...

You use a lot of energy when you exercise, workout, or do any physical activity. The fuel sources in your body are depleted, causing your muscles to get sore and make you feel tired. If your energy levels are not replenished within 30-60 minutes, it can be harder for your body to recover. That's ...

It’s not surprising that Greek yogurt is a staple in many diets. It’s super-versatile and provides a wide range of nutritional benefits in a relatively compact serving. Greek yogurt differs from regular yogurt in that it is strained whilst natural yogurt isn’t. It is also naturally lower in sugar ...

There is a lot of buzz these days with regards to immunity and ways to strengthen it. Aside from our skin and the mucosal surfaces, the immune system is our second line of defence against pathogens and dangerous altered ‘self’ cells mutated by viral infection or cancer. Nutrition can directly ...

Switching to a vegan diet can, of course, be great for your health. It gives you the chance to get more of your nutrients from plant-based options like whole-grains, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, fruits and vegetables which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. However, going vegan may also ...