Feb 3, 2010 | Pregnancy |
The last time I was pregnant was about 17 years ago and there was no hint from the obstetrician that I should stay away from any food. Alcohol and Smoking obviously were avoided ( it astounds me that some mothers still do both while pregnant) but diet was not...
Feb 2, 2010 | Healthy Eating |
After years of enthusiasm for “molecular gastronomy”, with its battery of gels and emulsions, many leading chefs are turning back to focus on ingredients and where they come from. A number of Michelin-starred chefs at this week’s Madrid Fusion, an...
Feb 2, 2010 | Healthy Eating, Medications/Vitamins |
Taking a daily fish oil capsule can stave off mental illness in those at highest risk, trial findings suggest. A three-month course of the supplement appeared to be as effective as drugs, cutting the rate of psychotic illness like schizophrenia by a quarter. ...
Jan 23, 2010 | Body and Mind |
Vitamin D deficiency is rising, perhaps we need more sun. Read how 20 minutes a day can give you much more the the RDI. Cyndi O’Meara Computer-obsessed children who spend too long indoors and over-anxious parents who slap on excessive...
Jan 23, 2010 | Auto-Immune Diseases, Body and Mind |
A British study published in the journalEnvironmental Health Perspectives has found that people with high levels of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in their blood also have higher rates of thyroid disease. PFOA is a chemical used in the production of many industrial and...
