Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stem of pineapple and was first isolated from the pineapple plant in the late 1800s. It has been widely used as a meat tenderiser in the Caribbean and this is one of the reasons why pineapple is often served with gammon.
According to Jenny Thompson from HIS research there is, surprisingly, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that is showing vitamin B6 as a cancer-fighting vitamin! The JAMA study is a review and meta-analysis of 13 studies. Nine examined B6 intake, and four examined blood levels of PLP, the active … Read more
A new study has discovered that nutritional supplements that contain vitamin D could help fight Crohn’s disease, a chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers from McGill University found a link that ties vitamin D to Crohn’s disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. It found that people who … Read more
If you are now spending more time outside, hayfever could be a problem. Hayfever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a very common condition that affects at least 20% of people in the UK. It is caused by an allergy to airborne substances such as grass, tree, rape or weed and shrub pollens, which … Read more
Children playing without shoes in warmer weather often means we see many new Verrucas for treatment in late Summer. Verrucas are caused by a virus which is found everywhere. It invades the skin, through rubs and splits, to grow into the painful and unsightly warty growths, known as Verrucas, on our feet. Prevention from infection … Read more
Have you often wondered why you feel better in the summer when the sun is out? Well the simple answer is Vitamin D. Virtually every organ system in your body is dependent on sunshine for optimal performance because it triggers Vitamin D production in your cells. Vitamin D is an ‘essential’ vitamin which means that … Read more
The Wyndham Centre’s tips on Digestive Health Food Sensitivities Food sensitivities are common place these days, if I tested everyone on the street I would find them sensitive to something. However, if your immune system is up, you are feeling good, and life is wonderful, you are less likely to react to those sensitivities. Solution: … Read more
The food you put into your body has a great affect on your overall health and well-being. We consume a high-acid diet full of fatty meats, chicken, turkey, pasta, cheese and hundreds of processed food items, and even more so during this festive season. This diet can ruin your body’s alkaline balance and actually lead … Read more
I see so many people who regularly catch a cold or flu about twice a year. Usually it is when the seasons change or when you are tired and stressed out and your defences are down. It doesn’t have to be. With just a few changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can stop getting … Read more
5 Secrets to a long and healthy Life 1. Keep your blood sugar low and stable – Chronically high blood sugar and insulin levels dramatically speed up the aging process and are primary risk factors for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, reduced immunity and more. Stick to a low-glycemic diet and stay away from added … Read more