True Health magazine

Yoga may benefit heart disease

26th March 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

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

26th March 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

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

26th March 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

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

26th February 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

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

26th February 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

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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‘Love your liver’ campaign calls for universal screening

26th February 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

With deaths from liver disease up a reported 400 per cent since the 1980s, the British Liver Trust is calling on the UK Government to introduce liver screening tests for all, to help save both lives and millions of pounds in NHS health costs. Liver disease is now listed as the third most common cause of premature death in the UK, with the average age of death from the disease being only 57 years old. Drinking alcohol, obesity and hepatitis…

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Probiotics shown to benefit children with peanut butter allergy

26th February 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

There is renewed hope for many children with severe and life-threatening allergies, following the results from a clinical trial in Australia. Researchers recruited 60 children with a peanut allergy to receive either a daily dose of a probiotic together with peanut protein, or a placebo over a period of 18 months. The amount of the probiotic given daily remained the same, while the dose of peanut protein was gradually increased over the trial period. At the end of the study,…

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ADHD linked to common pesticides

26th February 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is increasingly being diagnosed in young children, with an estimated 11 per cent of children having the most common symptoms, which include an inability to sit still, pay attention or follow directions. A new study from a collaboration of universities in America has put forward evidence suggesting that a common pesticide may be responsible for increasing the risk of ADHD. Pyrethroid pesticide has been shown to alter the development of the brain’s dopamine system,…

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Solgar Whey to Go® Protein Powder

26th February 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

Although traditionally seen as a food for athletes and sports people, more and more people are starting to recognise the value of whey protein. From children to seniors, the whole family can take advantage of this tasty natural food. Solgar Whey to Go® Protein Powder is an all-natural milk-derived, high-quality protein source that is low in fat and calories. It is free of artificial flavours and sweeteners, salt and starch. Additionally, it is manufactured from cows not treated with rBGH…

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Minerals shown to improve mood in women

12th February 2015 Chantelle Holland Comments 0 Comment

Unfortunately in our society, low mood and anxiety are common symptoms experienced daily by many women. A new review paper has recently explored the effectiveness of increasing iron and zinc levels for improving mood and cognition, with encouraging results. The authors identified eleven studies assessing the impact of iron and zinc supplements on mood and cognitive functioning such as depression, anxiety, irritability, attention, memory, psychomotor skills and concentration in women aged between 12 and 55 years old. The review found…

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