Wellness for the rest of us

What we eat influences how we feel!

What we eat influences how we feel!

Communication between our gut and our brain goes two ways: from the central nervous system, in the brain, to the enteric nervous system in the digestive system (and vice versa)....

What we eat influences how we feel!

Communication between our gut and our brain goes two ways: from the central nervous system, in the brain, to the enteric nervous system in the digestive system (and vice versa)....

Should I Eat Potatoes?

Should I Eat Potatoes?

In summary, here are our potato rules of thumb! Potatoes should be part of a healthy diet, particularly in the boiled form and with their skins left on – they...

Should I Eat Potatoes?

In summary, here are our potato rules of thumb! Potatoes should be part of a healthy diet, particularly in the boiled form and with their skins left on – they...

A macrophage (type white blood cell) destroying an invading pathogen (phagocytosis)

What are macrophages and why are they important...

Macrophages are present throughout our bodies and in our major organs.  In the lungs, when air is inhaled for oxygen exchange, toxic substances (eg bacteria, viruses and fungi) may be...

What are macrophages and why are they important...

Macrophages are present throughout our bodies and in our major organs.  In the lungs, when air is inhaled for oxygen exchange, toxic substances (eg bacteria, viruses and fungi) may be...

Intermittent Fasting – Good for our Health or another Fad?

Intermittent Fasting – Good for our Health or a...

We walk into the supermarket and everything we need is right there at our fingertips.  We eat three energy-rich meals a day, plus snacks, with little or no physical exertion. ...

Intermittent Fasting – Good for our Health or a...

We walk into the supermarket and everything we need is right there at our fingertips.  We eat three energy-rich meals a day, plus snacks, with little or no physical exertion. ...

Purple Passion!

Purple Passion!

The more we read about anthocyanins, the more we shake our heads in wonder – we eat all this awful, processed food made from processed grains and preservatives when we...

Purple Passion!

The more we read about anthocyanins, the more we shake our heads in wonder – we eat all this awful, processed food made from processed grains and preservatives when we...

Exams are looming!

Exams are looming!

We know many of you have children or grandchildren who are facing school or university exams in the next couple of months - you might even be facing exams yourself.  ...

Exams are looming!

We know many of you have children or grandchildren who are facing school or university exams in the next couple of months - you might even be facing exams yourself.  ...