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Spotlight on Alpha Lipoic Acid

Acid-alkaline balance

Acid-Alkaline Balance

Acne

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Addictions

Addiction - Breaking the habit?

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Addiction - SMART UK

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

Age-related Macular Degeneration

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Omega 3 may prevent age-relatated macular degeneration

Understanding Age-related Macular Degeneration

Ageing

Ageing (premature)

Aloe vera - elixir of youth

Antioxidants help combat skin ageing

Could multivitamins turn the biological clock back?

Embrace the Ageing Process!

Fish oils may hold the key to young biological age

Skin Health - get the glow from within

Understanding Age-related Macular Degeneration

Alcohol Abuse

Is your social drinking becoming a problem?

Allergies

Allergies - Zing into Spring!

Food allergy and Intolerance

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Perinatal fish oil supplementation may reduce childhood allergy rates

Seasonal allergies - a positive strategy

The irritation of allergies - nature may have the answer!

Vitamin D decreases mould allergies

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Alzheimer's - Facing up to Alzheimer's

Alzheimers Disease and Senile Dementia

B Vitamins may slow the march towards Alzheimer’s Disease

High plasma levels of Vitamin E may reduce risk of Alzheimer's

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Maintain memory with blueberry juice

Vitamin B is hailed as ’revolutionary’ in fight against Alzheimer’s

Vitamin D3 and curcumin may help clear Alzheimer's plaques

Vitamin E shows brain benefits

Anaemia

Anaemia (Iron Deficiency)

Anaemia (Pernicious)

Anger Management

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Zinc may ease female anger and depression

Angina

Anxiety

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A nutritional approach to anxiety

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Anxiety - A Functional Medicine case study

Anxiety - a natural human reaction

Anxiety - Dr Mark Atkinson's Case Notes

Anxiety and Panic

Dealing with stress

Arthritis

Glucosamine and walking may help ease the crippling pain of arthritis

Glucosamine plus omega 3 is superior for joint health

Rheumatoid arthritis

Asthma

Breathe easy - Saltpipe

CLA may help ease asthmatic airways

Insufficient vitamin D linked to severe asthma in children

Magnesium and asthmatic respiratory health

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Salt therapy - what are the benefits?

Autism

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Autism: taking a functional approach

B

Back Pain

Focus on Back Pain

Bad Breath

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

Keeping your prostate healthy - A definitive guide for men

Bloating and Wind

Bloated - Why am I so bloated?

Blood and Circulation

A walnut-rich diet may help you fight against stress and lower your blood pressure

Anaemia (Iron Deficiency)

Anaemia (Pernicious)

High Blood Pressure

Leg pain while exercising

Magnesium may help curb high blood pressure

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Migraines - A case study

Raynaud’s Disease

Restless Leg Syndrome

Blood Sugar

Blood sugar imbalances

Energise yourself - keeping blood sugar levels steady

Four steps to successful Weight Management

Body Odour

Bone Health

Acid-Alkaline Balance

Building Strong Bones

Calcium plus vitamin D may reduce fracture risk

Flax seed oil reduces risk of osteoporosis

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Is ankylosing spondylitis linked to Klebsiella?

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N-3 Fatty Acids and Osteoporosis

New study backs soy’s bone benefits

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The work of an osteopath

Vitamin C may reduce risk of bone fractures

Vitamin K2 - The Natural Bone Builder

Breast Health

Breast pain (mastalgia) and cysts

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Fish Oil may reduce breast cancer risk

Vitamins and calcium may help prevent breast cancer

Bruises

C

Chickpea, sweet potato and kale curry

Coconut butter – a versatile food!

Cancer

Antioxidant vitamins associated with lower risk of cervical cancer

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Bladder cancer - Vitamins and minerals may reduce the risk of bladder cancer

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Fermented soya protein, genistein and prostate health

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Fish Oil may reduce breast cancer risk

Multivitamins may cut lung cancer risk in smokers

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Vitamin K2 may reduce cancer risk

Vitamins and calcium may help prevent breast cancer

Candida

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Balanced healthy gut flora

Candida albicans

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cellulite

Chilblains

Children's Health

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may help to reduce fat accumulation and increase lean body mass in overweight children

Look after our children - they are the future

Newborns with low vitamin D levels are at increased risk for respiratory infections

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Perinatal fish oil supplementation may reduce childhood allergy rates

Probiotics may reduce cold and flu symptoms in children

Cholesterol

Human study supports astaxanthin's heart benefits

Red yeast rice may suit the statin-intolerant

Soy reduces heart disease risk

Circulatory Disorders

Raynaud’s Disease

Restless Leg Syndrome

Coeliac Disease

Coeliac Disease

Is it really gluten free?

Cold Sores

Colds and Flu

Fruit and vegetable supplements may reduce cold symptoms

Our essential guide to coping with coughs and colds

Probiotics may reduce cold and flu symptoms in children

Study finds zinc effective in fighting colds

Constipation

Cravings

Crohn’s Disease

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Cystitis

Cranberry fights urinary tract infections

Cranberry matches antibiotic effectiveness for prevention of urinary tract infections

Urinary Tract Infections - How cranberries help fight bacterial infections

D

Dandruff

Depression

Can omega-3 fatty acids help to fight against depression?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Wrap up your winter blues! - Seasonal affective disorder explained

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Zinc may ease female anger and depression

Dermatitis

Detox

Get the New Year off to a great start!

Diabetes

Astaxanthin may help protect diabetics from harmful complications

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Astaxanthin may help protect diabetics from nephropathy

Beating the Central Bulge - A guide to managing Metabolic Syndrome

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CLA may aid weight loss in Diabetic women

D is for diabetic heart health

Human study supports astaxanthin's heart benefits

Diarrhoea

Focus on diarrhoea

Digestive System

A healthy start to the holiday season

Antioxidants benefit bowels

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Balanced healthy gut flora

Cell nucleotides (digestion)

Coeliac Disease

Cottage gardens for Immune health!

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Excerpts from: Nutrition Solutions for Optimising Digestive Health

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How to choose an appropriate stool test

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IBS and muscle fatigue - A Case Study

Immunity and glucans, or the myths about the oyster mushroom

Intestinal Health - Natural Ingredients and a healthy gut

Is it really gluten free?

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Is there a role for probiotics in inflammatory bowel disease?

Nutrient focus on Coeliac Disease

Timing of fat consumption matters

Ulcers (stomach)

Vitamin D may protect against Crohn's Disease

Diverticulitis

Dyslexia

E

Echinacea - Herbal Focus

Ears, Nose and Throat

Travel sickness

Your healthy mouth

Eating Disorders

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Bulimia - A case study

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The role of supplementation in eating disorders

Eczema

Eczema - Vitamins and minerals may reduce eczema risk

Hemp seed oil may ease eczema

Endometriosis

Endometriosis Factfile

Periods - Heavy or irregular

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Trans fats may increase endometriosis risk

Energy

Abundant Energy

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Adrenal fatigue - A case study

Energise yourself - keeping blood sugar levels steady

Energy and stress - A Winter energy boost

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Energy production - Glucose metabolism - Part 1

Eyes

Ginkgo for normal-tension glaucoma

Lutein may have the potential to add many years of useful vision

Nature's antixoidant: astaxanthin

Night Blindness

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Omega 3 may prevent age-relatated macular degeneration

Review confirms eye benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin

Seeing the light - eye care

Understanding Age-related Macular Degeneration

F

Fatigue

Thyroid problem - Cold hands, worn out, not losing weight?

Female Health

Breast pain (mastalgia) and cysts

Coping naturally with premenstrual syndrome

Endometriosis Factfile

Female health through the ages

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Fibroids, painful periods and insomnia - A Case Study

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Fish Oil may reduce breast cancer risk

Ginger may ease menstrual cramps

Loss of libido in women

Mood swings - Teenage trials and tribulations

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Nutrition Solutions for Optimising Female Health

Periods - Heavy or irregular

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PMS - A case study

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PMS - the monthly menace

Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

St John’s Wort may hold promise against menopausal hot flushes

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Trans fats may increase endometriosis risk

Vaginal dryness

Vitamins and calcium may help prevent breast cancer

Water retention

Fibroids

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Fibroids, painful periods and insomnia - A Case Study

Periods - Heavy or irregular

Fibromyalgia

Flu

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Food allergy and Intolerance

So what are food allergies and intolerances?

G

Gallstones

Glandular Fever

Glandular Fever

Glaucoma

Ginkgo for normal-tension glaucoma

Glue Ear

Gout

Gums

H

Haemorrhoids

Hair

Hair - Dry & Brittle

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Hair mineral analysis - A case study

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Hair mineral analysis in the nutritional therapy context

Hay Fever

Headache

Heart, Arteries and Veins

A walnut-rich diet may help you fight against stress and lower your blood pressure

D is for diabetic heart health

Folic acid may improve artery function and heart health

Getting to the heart of the matter

Heart and Arteries

Heart-healthy walnuts

High Blood Pressure

Human study supports astaxanthin's heart benefits

Matters of the heart: Thrombosis

New heart benefits found for vitamin B6

Nutrient focus for Heart and Arteries

Red yeast rice may suit the statin-intolerant

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Science grows for heart health's benefits of fish

Soy reduces heart disease risk

Herpes

High Blood Pressure

A walnut-rich diet may help you fight against stress and lower your blood pressure

High Blood Pressure

Soy isoflavones may help reduce blood pressure

Soy reduces heart disease risk

Homocysteine

Folic acid may improve artery function and heart health

Getting to the heart of the matter

Heart and Arteries

Homocysteine lowering nutrients

MS - Multiple Sclerosis

Vitamin B is hailed as ’revolutionary’ in fight against Alzheimer’s

Hot Flushes

Hyperglycaemia

Hypoglycaemia

Hypothyroidism

Thyroid Imbalance (under-activity)

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Immunity

A healthy start to the holiday season

Autoimmune Disease

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Beta-(1,3/1,6)-D-glucan

Cottage gardens for Immune health!

Fruit and veg - the pick of the crop!

Glandular Fever

Immunity and glucans, or the myths about the oyster mushroom

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Is ankylosing spondylitis linked to Klebsiella?

ME - myalgic encephalomyelitis

More evidence of olive leaf's immune-strengthening properties

Nature's Natural Remedies supporting your immune system

Probiotics may reduce cold and flu symptoms in children

Rheumatoid arthritis

Shingles and Chickenpox

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Taking a closer look at the immune system

Top tips for a 'tip-top' immune system

Impotence

Indigestion

Infections

Candida albicans

Glandular Fever

Shingles and Chickenpox

Urinary Tract Infections - How cranberries help fight bacterial infections

Infertility

Endometriosis Factfile

Maximising fertility

Omega balance important for sperm quality

Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)

Inflammation

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Inflammation - A natural response

Insomnia

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Fibroids, painful periods and insomnia - A Case Study

Focus on Insomnia

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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IBS and muscle fatigue - A Case Study

Unlocking the pain of irritable bowel syndrome

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Joint Health

Autoimmune Disease

Glucosamine Explained

Glucosamine plus omega 3 is superior for joint health

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Joint Health - an increasing issue for modern lifestyles

Rheumatoid arthritis

The way to healthy joints - our guide to keeping you moving!

K

Kidney Health

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Astaxanthin may help protect diabetics from nephropathy

Kidney Stones

L

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Rheumatoid arthritis

Leg Pain When Excercising

Leg pain while exercising

Libido

Loss of libido in women

Liver Health

Christmas excess? - Tips to keep your liver in great shape!

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Liver - A student's guide

Liver - the metabolic 'heart' of the body

Vitamin E shows promise for fatty liver

M

Milk thistle - Herbal focus

Macular Degeneration

Understanding Age-related Macular Degeneration

Male Health

An in-depth look at male health issues

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Fermented soya protein, genistein and prostate health

Keeping your prostate healthy - A definitive guide for men

Omega balance important for sperm quality

ME (Myalgic encephalomyelitis) and CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

ME - are you tired of being tired?

ME - myalgic encephalomyelitis

Memory and Concentration

Keeping your mind in sharp focus

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Maintain memory with blueberry juice

Marvellous memory maintenance!

Memory/concentration loss

Menopause

Black cohosh and the menopause

St John’s Wort may hold promise against menopausal hot flushes

Time to enjoy life after the menopause

Menstruation

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Fibroids, painful periods and insomnia - A Case Study

Ginger may ease menstrual cramps

Periods - Heavy or irregular

Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)

Mental and Brain Health

Alzheimers Disease and Senile Dementia

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

B Vitamins may slow the march towards Alzheimer’s Disease

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Bulimia - A case study

Can omega-3 fatty acids help to fight against depression?

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Flax Oil - it's place in a healthy diet

High plasma levels of Vitamin E may reduce risk of Alzheimer's

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Maintain memory with blueberry juice

Marvellous memory maintenance!

Memory/concentration loss

Mood swings - Teenage trials and tribulations

MS - Multiple Sclerosis

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The role of supplementation in eating disorders

Vitamin B is hailed as ’revolutionary’ in fight against Alzheimer’s

Vitamin D3 and curcumin may help clear Alzheimer's plaques

Vitamin E shows brain benefits

Migraine

Herbal focus – an update

Migraine misery? Foods and herbs may have the answers.

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Migraines - A case study

Mood

Mood swings - Teenage trials and tribulations

Vitamin C may improve mood for those in hospital

Mouth, Gums and Dental care

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Omega 3 may reduce risk of dental problems

Tooth Decay (Caries)

Xylitol helps keep teeth mineralised and cavity-free

Your healthy mouth

Multiple Sclerosis - MS

Focus on multiple sclerosis

MS - Multiple Sclerosis

Muscles, tendons and ligaments

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The work of an osteopath

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Nails

Help my nails look a mess!

Nervous System

Restless Leg Syndrome

Night Blindness

Night Blindness

O

Osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis

Calcium plus vitamin D may reduce fracture risk

Flax seed oil reduces risk of osteoporosis

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N-3 Fatty Acids and Osteoporosis

New study backs soy’s bone benefits

Osteoporosis – "the silent disease"

P

Only the best for your pet!

Passionflower - A Herbal Focus

Pumpkin seeds – nature’s little wonders!

Parasites

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Tackling protozoal parasites

Polycystic ovaries - PCOS

Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)

Pregnancy

A pregnancy multi may prevent low birth weight

Ginger and B6 may help mums-to-be

Maximising fertility

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Perinatal nutrition and obesity - an update

Premenstrual Syndrome

Coping naturally with premenstrual syndrome

Nutrient focus for Pre Menstrual Syndrome

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PMS - A case study

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PMS - the monthly menace

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Prostate Health

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Fermented soya protein, genistein and prostate health

Keeping your prostate healthy - A definitive guide for men

Psoriasis

Q

R

Raynaud’s Disease

Raynaud’s Disease

Reproductive Health

Ginger may ease menstrual cramps

Keeping your prostate healthy - A definitive guide for men

Omega balance important for sperm quality

Respiratory system

Breathe easy - Saltpipe

CLA may help ease asthmatic airways

Cottage gardens for Immune health!

Magnesium and asthmatic respiratory health

Sick of snoring?

Vitamin D decreases mould allergies

Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rosacea

MSM soothes rosacea redness

S

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Wrap up your winter blues! - Seasonal affective disorder explained

Shingles and Chickenpox

Shingles and Chickenpox

Sinusitis

Skin

A healthy start to the holiday season

Antioxidants help combat skin ageing

Eczema - Vitamins and minerals may reduce eczema risk

Extracts from: Nutrition Solutions for Optimising Skin Health

Flax and starflower oil may boost skin beauty

Hemp seed oil may ease eczema

Love the Sun? Protect your skin inside and out

Mother of the Bride - skincare advice

MSM soothes rosacea redness

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Skin - A student guide

Skin Health - Ageing skin

Skin Health - Dry and sensitive

Skin Health - Oily skin

Skin support multinutrient formula

Time to glow - skincare

Winter pampering in your own bathroom

Smoking

Snoring

Sick of snoring?

Sports Nutrition

Peak Perfomance - Sports Nutrition

Sports Nutrition: A functional perspective

Summer sports inuries - keeping clients injury-free

Stress

A healthy start to the holiday season

A walnut-rich diet may help you fight against stress and lower your blood pressure

Beat the stress!

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Combating stress through breathing therapy

Dealing with stress

Energise yourself - keeping blood sugar levels steady

Energy and stress - A Winter energy boost

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Green Tea may ease psychological distress

Green Tea may ease stress

Stress - Supporting shift workers

Stress Solutions

Stretch Marks

Sunburn

T

Tendonitis

Thrush (Candida)

Candida albicans

Thyroid

Hair - Dry & Brittle

How do I know if I am hypothyroid?

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Thyroid gland - A student's guide

Thyroid Imbalance (under-activity)

Thyroid problem - Cold hands, worn out, not losing weight?

Tinnitus

Tooth Decay

Tooth Decay (Caries)

Travel Sickness

Travel and health while abroad

Travel sickness

U

Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcers

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcers (stomach)

Urinary System

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Bladder cancer - Vitamins and minerals may reduce the risk of bladder cancer

Cranberry fights urinary tract infections

Cranberry matches antibiotic effectiveness for prevention of urinary tract infections

Urinary Tract Infections - How cranberries help fight bacterial infections

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Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness

Varicose Veins

Matters of the heart: Thrombosis

W

So what are whole foods?

Walnuts - Rank highest among the nuts as a powerful antioxidant-rich food

Water Retention

Bloated - Why am I so bloated?

Water retention

Weight Management

Beating the Central Bulge - A guide to managing Metabolic Syndrome

Becoming overweight

Bioimpedance testing

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CLA may aid weight loss in Diabetic women

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may help to reduce fat accumulation and increase lean body mass in overweight children

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Exercise and weight loss - time to get moving

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Fat and Protein metabolism - A guide to energy production

FOS for fat loss

Four steps to successful Weight Management

Green tea boosts post-meal satiety

HCA may help apple shapes target visceral fat

Introducing the Trim Track Plan

Lignans linked to a lithe physique

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Overcoming barriers to weight loss - the way we think

The healthy approach to weight management

Timing of fat consumption matters

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Weight loss barriers

Weight Management - A Case Study

Weight management - Satiety secrets of the salubrious spud

Weight management - Shape up for summer - 10 tips for weight loss

Weight Management - Two-week shape up for Christmas

What's your Body Mass Index?

Wrap up your winter blues! - Seasonal affective disorder explained

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