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I always wondered why the Mediterranean diet has been cited as one of the healthiest diets in the world. Observing the amount of bread, pasta and pastries being consumed by people in Italy, Greece or …

Summer is often the time when people worry about finding the perfect diet to lose weight just in time for a beach holiday. But do diets really work? Yes, they do help you lose weight, …

Wild garlic in bloom is always an exciting time of the year for me however for some this is just a sign of difficult times to come. A runny and blocked nose, fatigue, irritability, teary …

Although there is a lot of talk in the press at the moment about depression and anxiety associated with Covid-19, there is not much said about the tight correlation between our central nervous system, the …

Through these unprecedented times it’s especially important that we take care of our bodies to help build our natural defences. Staying strong and boosting our immunity may help us to reduce emotional and physical stress …

New year – new me is often kicked off with a detox. This is usually a confusion of fad diets and foods leading to unsatisfactory results.Detox has become increasingly popular and businesses have jumped at …

It’s at this time of year that I notice signs of vitamin D deficiency in my clinic. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and so can be stored in the liver to be used when …

At The Health Boost we are passionate about eating food that is seasonal and, if possible, grown locally. It’s not just better for the environment – less food miles and therefore less pollution. It’s also …

I always find September is a great time of year to take a look at our health and make any changes. When I was a child I loved the back to school feeling with new …

A high fibre diet has been shown to help with heart disease, colon and gastrointestinal problems, obesity and diabetes. In the UK very few people actually hit the recommended fibre target of 25-35g per day. …