True Health magazine

By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression with a cyclical pattern. Symptoms may begin in the autumn and are most severe during winter months before improving during spring and summer. A wide range of symptoms can occur, including tiredness, sleepiness and overeating with carbohydrate cravings. Emotional symptoms can include tearfulness, low self-esteem, depression and social withdrawal. The exact cause is not fully understood, but…

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Discover the nutrients that boost brain health, memory and function. “The brain is the operating department of the human body, whereby it is responsible for initiating the signals for every action and every thought that you are about to take,” explains Manal Chouchane, a member of BioCare’s clinical nutrition team. “Imagine if such an important organ within the body was not given the fuel that it needs to help it function well, or indeed, was given the wrong fuel? Yes…

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Do you lay awake at night, tossing and turning, uselessly counting sheep? Or perhaps you manage to get some shut eye but instead of sleeping through until morning, you find yourself constantly waking up throughout the night? “Sleep is important for many bodily processes,” commented Emma Ross, nutritionist at A.Vogel, “as you sleep your tissues are repaired, organs are able to rest or clear out toxins, and your brain filters and files the events of the day. If you don’t…

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Winter is on its way, bringing with it the cold and flu season, so it’s extremely important to give your immune system a boost so it can fight off those nasty bugs and illnesses – so you stay strong and healthy. “It is very important to support our immune systems,” commented Katherine Pardo, nutrition team manager at Nutri Advanced, “otherwise we become susceptible to infection from bacteria and viruses – common signs of poor immune function are frequent colds, flu,…

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September is the month of all things organic, and this year is no different. Once again the Soil Association is running their nationwide campaign Organic September, so make sure you get involved! It’s all based on the slogan ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ to show the impact we can make by switching just one household item to organic. The campaign is running throughout the entire month to celebrate all things organic, and is encouraging everyone to make one small change to…

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To support National Eczema Week (13-21 September) this month, we’ve asked the experts for their advice and top tips to help combat the uncomfortable symptoms of eczema naturally. What is eczema? Eczema is a dry skin condition, which comes in many different forms and varies from person to person. In mild cases, typical symptoms include dry, scaly, red and itchy skin. In more severe cases there may be weeping, crusting and bleeding. The skin will be inflamed and irritated so…

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By nutritional therapist Katharine Tate, an expert in family health and nutrition As we prepare ourselves for the changing seasons and the start of a new school term, it’s that time of year when boosting our immunity becomes hot topic. This is especially important for children as their immune systems are developing. As children grow their body goes through a huge ‘learning curve’ and their systems can be tested by a wide range of different bacteria and viruses, increasing their…

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Many people are unaware of the medicinal properties that essential oils hold, and how they can be used to promote and maintain health and vitality. So if you’re interested in essential oils and how you can integrate aromatherapy into your everyday life, keep reading. “Many illnesses are either caused by, or exacerbated by low mood, depression or anxiety and this is where aromatherapy can really help,” explains Fiona Tutte from Absolute Aromas. “Essential oils can have an effect on your…

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