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The First Step in Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Sometimes, the answer is more straightforward than we were expecting. The best way to managing Type 2 Diabetes is one question that invites a simple answer – at least at first. Type 2 diabetes is a little more hopeful than Type 1 because the pancreas is still functioning and there’s some insulin in our bloodstream. […]

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Pregnancy and Alcohol: Is it okay to have a glass of wine?

To drink or not to drink is a topic that has many pregnant women baffled. There is a lot of conflicting advice about pregnancy and alcohol, both on the internet and from people you know – some claim they had a glass or two whilst they were pregnant and the baby was fine whilst others ask why […]

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5 Unexpected Health Benefits of Garlic

Believe it or not, the benefits of garlic go far beyond the full burst of flavour as you bite into a perfectly roasted clove of garlic. Perhaps I would even say that the good aspects override any looks of disgust you might get later as people catch a whiff of your breath that reeks of […]

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A history of Omega 3 fatty acids and their importance today.

Omega 3 fatty acids – we hear a lot about them but what is the real story? In a recent post, David commented and asked about Omega 3 and the scientific evidence supporting its use, and the idea for this post was born. If you have any questions of your own, about Omega 3 or otherwise, […]

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Food Overdose: Too Much of a Good Thing

We’ve all heard about healthy eating. We know that broccoli is good for us and drinking water helps to keep us hydrated. We’ve got a good idea about staying away from saturated fats and salt, yet we can eat apples in abundance. But can we really? Is eating broccoli and apples to our heart’s content healthy? […]

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