What’s so good about krill?

You may have noticed all the adverts lately proclaiming krill oil as the latest superfood. Krill are crustaceans that live in the cold water of the Antarctic, look like miniature prawns, and eat tiny sea plants. Krill are the main food...

1. Get out and WALK!

It is always tough to try and get back into shape especially after the horrible winter that we all just experienced. Walking is a fantastic way to start as it gets you outdoors, is cheap and low impact, causing less stress on the body’s...

Most people have been affected by muscle cramp at one time or another.  Muscle cramp is caused by the affected muscle going into spasm, contracting the muscle fibres together tightly, causing you pain.  The most commonly affected muscles are those in your calves, thighs, and feet although muscle cramp can affect any muscle.

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If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from vertigo it may be worthwhile to try increasing your intake of water.

Vertigo is the feeling that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning. A recent study has reported that doubling water intake increases daytime blood pressure and reduces vertigo.  The study compared the effect of increased water intake on the blood pressure in healthy individuals who were moving about.

The blood pressure of the study subjects was recorded after two weeks of either regular or extra water intake. ...

“frequent chocolate consumption may lead to a lower body mass index (BMI)”

Eating a moderate amount of chocolate may be quite good for you. A nice thought to consider as we head off on our Easter break.

Research into the cause of age-related diseases has found that eating certain foods may help to prevent or delay the onset of some age-related diseases.  Osteoporosis can affect people of all ages, and is more common in post-menopausal women.  People suffering from osteoporosis have bones that are less dense in minerals and are more likely to break...

Many people find they get a good amount of relief from their arthritis symptoms when taking glucosamine or fish oil.  To date the scientific studies have produced mixed results regarding the effectiveness of these supplements and they do not seem to improve arthritis symptoms for every single person or every type of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is the most common...

To mark the start of the new year, thousands of Australian women give fad diets a go to try and shift unwanted Christmas kilos. But according to dietitians, fad diets are not only unhealthy, but often dangerous.

According to the Dietitians Association of Australia, there are plenty of fad diets to choose from: lemon detox, Atkins,...

As you may have heard in recent media reports some studies have suggested a link between taking high doses of calcium supplements and an increased risk of heart attack (see previous blog post Calcium supplements and heart disease).  If you have any concerns about taking your calcium supplement make sure you discuss them with your general practitioner.  Calcium and vitamin D are very important nutrients for building and maintaining healthy bones.  Achieving your recommended calcium levels...

A recent study (July 31, 2010) published online in the British Medical Journal has suggested a possible increased risk of heart disease associated with calcium supplements.

The media has reported on this study and as a result you might be wondering if your calcium supplements are safe to keep taking.  This study suggests that there may be evidence...