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Quite possibly you can! One of the biggest myths about breast cancer is that we have no control over its occurrence. Research now indicates that there are several health strategies that can increase your chances for healthy breast tissue and...
In the early years of a child’s life, they have a phenomenal rate of growth. At the same time their immune system is developing, and they are often prone to infections, such as colds and flu.
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Physically active people can stress their body to the upper limit in order to reach maximum performance levels. In order to allow for maximum performance and minimum tissue breakdown, sportspeople have special needs above and beyond a healthy diet, that...
Pregnancy is a time in a woman’s life when her body undergoes many changes, and, depending upon nutrition and lifestyle, it may be the most healthy and exciting time of life, or the most stressful and uncomfortable.
Mother’s nutrition both prior...
Herbal and Fruit Teas should be varied, especially during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Use the following teas with caution:
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Coeliac Disease is an intestinal disorder caused by an intolerance to gluten, a
component of wheat, rye, barley and oats. Gluten contains a protein called alpha-gliadin.
In people with Coeliac Disease, this protein causes damage to the mucous lining of...
For healthy mothers and babies extra care must be taken with food choices so that optimum nutrient levels are maintained during the breastfeeding period. Breast milk is the best food for at least the first six months of an infant’s...
These guidelines are based on the principles of the New Zealand National Nutritional Food Guidelines which emphasise low fat foods, wholegrain cereals, and low fat proteins. This program is about lifestyle change and emphasises high quality foods that raise the...
Menopause is a new phase in a woman’s life and a natural process indicating the end of the fertile years. Menopause results from the ovaries decreasing their production of the sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Although oestrogen levels drop sharply...
Many problems associated with old age such as insomnia, anorexia, fatigue, depression, diminished eyesight and hearing are a result of nutritional deficiencies, which can also lead to a weakened immune system. The thymus gland, which produces the important T lymphocytes...
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