Monosodium Glutamate And Weight Gain
Monosodium glutamate or MSG is added to snack foods to enhance flavors. It has also been linked to obesity, and possibly to nerve damage in the brain.
Health Articles
Your Intestinal Barrier: Continued
Your intestinal barrier protects you from toxins and bacteria in your gut, while allowing nutrients to pass through unimpeded. Damage to it can be a significant factor in many health issues - here's what you need to know.
EMDR, a Simple Solution to Help Solve Many Problems.
EMDR is an extremely well-documented practice, which has been the subject of a large number of scientific studies demonstrating its effectiveness, thus becoming the standard treatment for "post-traumatic stress" and many forms of anxiety.
The Mucosal Barrier: Your Immune System’s First Line Of Defense
The mucosal barrier allows nutrients to pass from our stomach and intestines into the body while blocking toxins and infection. The health of the barrier is vital to our overall health, since a breakdown in the barrier can open us to bacteria, viruses, parasites, and toxins.
What Is Gut Dysbiosis And How Can You Beat It?
Your digestive tract is full of bacteria that help break down the foods you eat. When bacteria in your intestines work against you rather than for your benefit, this is gut dysbiosis.
Heart Attacks: A leading Cause of Death in Women
Dr Susan Jamieson speaks to South China Morning Post on why heart attacks are a leading cause of death in women, and why many women are unaware of the higher risks they face.
Fibromyalgia And Functional Medicine
Fibromyalgia affects muscles and tissues, causing fatigue, poor sleep, and chronic muscle pain. While conventional western medicine treats the symptoms, the goal of functional medicine is to understand the root causes and treat them directly.
Are you taking Crestor, Lipitor and Supplements?
Statins to lower cholesterol are some of the most frequently taken drugs in our society. If you are taking statins and supplements you may not be absorbing certain vitamins and minerals and further affect blood cholesterol levels.
Chronic Fatigue And Mitochondrial Disease
Chronic fatigue syndrome, known technically as myalgic encephalomyelitis, appears to be caused by any of several factors: infection, hormonal changes, issues with the immune system, or a combination of these. Intriguing new research points to an additional possibility: damage to mitochondria in living cells.
The Pros and Cons Of A Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian and vegan diets have grown in popularity over the years. What are the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, and what are the disadvantages?
Supplements – Should You Be Taking Them?
Today we discuss whether you really need to take vitamins and minerals. Most Hong Kong residents will find that their health benefits by taking specific supplements. Here's why.
Health Benefits Of Low-Carb Diets
Low-carb diets such as ketogenic and low GI diets have significant proven health benefits that can quickly reduce your risk for dangerous disease.