Gut Health

The brain is the control centre of the human body. It allows us to be who we are in various settings, including home, workplaces, social gatherings, and unknown surroundings. The brain’s development starts as the birth of a child takes place. As the infant grows, the brain explores multiple stages of growth, affecting the person’s behaviour, perception, and ability to...

Liver detoxification is crucial for healthy liver function. Poor diet practices and nutrient imbalance can lead to liver function problems due to the presence of toxins. The liver is one of the largest organs in the human body. It helps eliminate wastes and optimize nutrient absorption and distribution in the body. People may face liver problems due to many factors...

Most people know about the hormonal fluctuations women experience, especially during menstruation and menopause. This is because women's health problems are more visible and talked about than men's.  However, this doesn't mean men don't go through hormonal changes in their lives. This blog discusses the health problems men are likely to face but not express. It also suggests what men...

Have you ever heard about male menopause? Most people might not know, but men also experience hormonal changes as they age, although the type and intensity of those changes are not the same as women. This condition is also known as andropause. Read on to discover interesting facts about andropause, its symptoms, and the importance of vitamins for prostate health...

Contrary to what you may think. Gut disorders are far more common than most diseases. As many as 40% of the UK population suffer from some digestive disorder. Moreover, these disorders become more prevalent with age. However, these problems go beyond the compounds of the digestive tract, with the gut-brain axis resulting in mental problems caused by digestive ones.  Below...

Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells develop and multiply uncontrollably within the body. Cancerous cells can divide and grow in any body part, accumulating into a mass or tumours that invade and destroy the nearby tissue. They can also spread to other body parts via the lymphatic system or the bloodstream in a process called metastasis.  Cancer can...

The UK is a small, densely populated island with high levels of humidity and extremely polluted cities. Simply put, it has a temperate climate, with cold, wet winters and warm, wet summers, and the temperature varies from region to region. This leads to a high level of environmental and climatic adversities for the population and affects their immune system. Additionally...

Did you know the liver is known as a silent organ? This is because liver diseases don’t usually come with a visible set of symptoms. Even if some symptoms show up early, people often disregard them as another, less serious health issue. As a result, liver diseases usually remain undiagnosed for decades until the damage gets out of hand.  One...

Did you know there are types of fats that your body can actually make itself? Short-chain fatty acids fall into the latter category and according to experts, they have huge potential benefits for everyone’s favourite wellness topic: Gut Health. What are Short-Chain Fatty Acids?Wondering what a fatty acid is? The concept is pretty simple. Fatty acids are, in short, the...

Let’s begin this read with a word from former Prime Minister - Theresa May MP. Theresa May MP -  “I recognise the important  issues this event seeks to highlight including men’s health, male suicide rates and the underperformance of boys in schools, these are serious issues that must be addressed in a considered way.” International Men’s Day is marked on...