Nutritional supplements can be a convenient way of correcting dietary deficiency or boosting the intake of specific foods which have healthy properties. Some have been tested in well conducted national randomised trials [Thomas], but most have not. Unlike drugs, supplements do not need a medical […]
Aggressive Prostate cancer – How I helped myself
My story: At 68 years, I asked for a PSA test but was put off by my GP as I had no urinary symptoms and he said the PSA test was not accurate – a scenario common across the UK. In 2014, then aged 70, I […]
Cannabis, CBD and health – benefits?
Hemp, CBD oils and marijuana are separate varieties of the same plant cannabis sativa. If the oil is extracted by cold pressing, it contains 80% polyunsaturated omega 3 and 6 fatty acids such as Linoleic acid (LA) and linolenic acid (LNA). It is rich in […]
Spicy Bean Chilli
This is another great example of a really healthy tasty, easy to make dish which is packed full of fibre, vitamins, vitamins, minerals and above all polyphenols. A fantastic snack on its own or a thoughtful complement to full meal. Here is what you need to […]
Fasting and chemotherapy
The role of fasting and chemotherapy has been evaluated in a number of small laboratory studies. Most reported that fasting for 24 hours pre and post chemotherapy reduced side-effects such as organ damage, toxic features, immunosuppression, reduced body weight and chemotherapy-induced death. Moreover, it appeared […]