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Sponsored – CNHC registered practitioners stand ready to help transform the nation’s health

Sponsored – CNHC registered practitioners stand ready to help transform the nation’s health

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Complementary therapists registered with CNHC are among 63,000 health practitioners who stand ready to help transform the nation’s health, says the government-appointed Professional Standards Authority. CNHC is the holder of an Accredited Register which means it has met the Professional Standards Authority’s robust standards. If you are thinking of having complementary therapy you can feel confident when you choose a CNHC registered practitioner: Search CNHC’s Register You can find out more about the report and what it means for you…

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Sponsored – Spring allergies

Sponsored – Spring allergies

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The arrival of spring means that most of us can look forwards to a more outdoor lifestyle, yet sadly for a hay fever sufferer, spring just means a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and niggling respiratory symptoms. These symptoms are due to inflammation following an allergic reaction to wind-borne pollen and can leave sufferers feeling downright miserable. Histamine, a pro-inflammatory compound, is released from the immune systems mast cells when the nostrils, eyes and throat come into contact with pollen….

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Could you live a longer life by intermittent fasting?

Could you live a longer life by intermittent fasting?

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There has been a lot of interest in the latest diet craze of intermittent fasting, whereby people eat all they want for a few days, followed by a short period of a very low calorie intake. A study from a team at Harvard Medical School has now looked at this way of eating in greater detail. Participants on the study were asked to eat 25 per cent of their optimal daily calorie intake for one day, and follow this with…

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Chronic fatigue syndrome shown to have distinct phrases

Chronic fatigue syndrome shown to have distinct phrases

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Until recently, much of the medical community has insisted chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), to be a psychological disorder. A research team from Columbia University in America has recently published findings showing that there are distinct immune system changes happening for people suffering from ME. The team looked at the pattern of certain immune system biomarkers, and found that there are distinct phases of the condition, as levels change depending on how long a person has…

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The power of belief highlighted for smokers!

The power of belief highlighted for smokers!

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The nicotine hit for smokers is usually highlighted as one of the key reasons for why they find it hard to give up the health-destroying habit. However, new research has now suggested it is the power of belief that may have a stronger pull on an individual, rather than the nicotine itself. The research involved asking smokers to smoke a cigarette while undergoing a brain scan, to see which areas of the brain were activated. A group of the smokers…

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Yoga may benefit heart disease

Yoga may benefit heart disease

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A new review paper of 37 studies has concluded that yoga is highly beneficial for managing and improving risk factors associated with heart disease. The investigation into the benefits of the ancient mind-body practice was conducted in the Netherlands and USA, and has been published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The analysis aimed to look at the increasing evidence that yoga reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke and compare it against regular cardiovascular exercise. The results…

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New evidence proves gluten sensitivity exists

New evidence proves gluten sensitivity exists

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More and more people are shunning gluten from their diet, due to the personal realisation that it simply doesn’t agree with them. However, without the medical diagnosis of coeliac disease, their choice to have a gluten-free diet is often greeted with scepticism, both by doctors and their family and friends around them. A new rigorous study conducted at the National Institute of Health in America has now added valuable evidence that non-coeliac gluten sensitivity is a genuine condition, and requires…

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Sunshine vitamin and oily fish linked to ADHD spectrum behaviours

Sunshine vitamin and oily fish linked to ADHD spectrum behaviours

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The natural therapy advice for helping those with ADHD and other impulsive behaviour disorders such as bipolar and schizophrenia has long been centred on optimising levels of vitamin D and increasing intake of omega-3 essential fats found in oily fish and nuts and seeds. A new paper from experts in the US has recently suggested a clear theory of why this approach is so beneficial, namely that both these nutrients support serotonin in the brain.

New theories of depression offer renewed hope

New theories of depression offer renewed hope

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Major depressive illness is a devastating condition affecting not only the individual, but also family and friends around them. New research has recently shed light on one potential cause, and the findings may potentially offer new hope for many sufferers. A medical research team in Canada have studied brain scans of 20 people diagnosed with depression for signs of brain inflammation, and compared them to healthy controls. They found that immune cells present in the brain, called migroglia, which play…

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Binge TV watching linked to loneliness and depression

Binge TV watching linked to loneliness and depression

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Many of us love a good TV drama, but with the rise of TV internet sites and increasing popularity of TV box sets, it is becoming easier than ever to sit through long periods of your favourite TV show, often foregoing other activities. The dangers of this type of inactivity are well-documented, but new findings from researchers at Texas University have found further reasons why binge-watching is not good for your health. Namely loneliness and depression are strongly linked to…

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