A recent meta-analysis of 15 randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, has added further weight to the ever increasing evidence for the role of omega-3 EPA in treating depression. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, led by Professor John Davis, found that patients taking […]
In winter 2010 issue of ‘The Nutrition Practitioner’ Nina Bailey BSc PhD published her article Microstructure changes and atrophy in the aging brain. Abstract The association between brain ageing and age-related cognitive decline is of great interest to both researchers and practitioners. The risk of […]
In special Omega 3 issue 2010 of ‘NutraCos’ Journal Dr Nina Bailey published an article Fish oils offer known health benefits, but what are the vegetarian alternatives, and how do they compare? It can be downloaded from NutraCos Archive.
We are delighted to announce a Free Expert Advice on Nutrition and Diet session with nutrition scientist Dr Nina Bailey. Dr Bailey will be happy to answer your questions on health and nutrition-related issues between 3pm and 4.30pm on 16th December 2010. We all know […]
It is thought that the average person puts on around 5lb (2kg) over the four-week Christmas period. This isn’t surprising given the onslaught of calorie abuse that our bodies are exposed to over this period. To put on 1lb of body fat you need to […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that represents the major cause of dementia in the world today. In the UK alone, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia, affects over 750,000 people, and these numbers are continuing to grow. Oily fish, including encapsulated fish […]
Skin conditions, such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis, can cause severe symptoms that impact directly on daily living and quality of life. Whilst there are many pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments to reduce the symptoms associated with these conditions, many sufferers find that many simply do […]
The annual campaign held by the International Diabetes Federation is held each year on November 14th. The current 5-year programme, launched this time last year, is focused on addressing the need for education and prevention initiatives to support the global diabetes community. World Diabetes Day […]
In “Depression can be fun”, Helen McNallen talks about the role of antidepressants, which she refers to as “the happy pills”, and how so many people assume they will take their problems away. Helen emphasises the fact that antidepressants don’t make people happy. She says […]
The general population is increasingly being exposed to a variety of “toxic” substances and, as a result, our environmentally polluted world is causing a myriad of health problems. Whilst we generally understand the concept of toxins that come from external sources- for example, car fumes, […]
This Sunday 31st October 2010, Tullamore Ireland is host to the International Conference on Fibromyalgia & M.E. This Conference is an opportunity for people who are affected by Fibromyalgia and/or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis as well as Health Care Professionals to gain knowledge of these conditions relating […]
Dr Nina Bailey and Dr Jav Nazemi, of city-based dietary supplement firm Igennus, share their firm’s recipe for success with JENNY CHAPMAN. It all started when Dr Nazemi’s daughter developed really bad headaches when she was 12. “We thought they were migraines, so we took […]
Yesterday’s World Mental Health day saw the return of the most successful ‘Tea and Talk’ afternoon. Not only was this an opportunity for friends and strangers to discuss the many areas of mental health, but it was also used as an opportunity to raise much […]
“My daughter, Jennifer, had been suffering from CFS for approx 6 months when we read about Vegepa being recommended by a doctor who treated sufferers of CFS. Jennifer showed a marked improvement after the first 6 weeks or so, and after 4 months was practically […]
It’s a universal rule that when things get a little heavy in conversation, some one will always offer, at some point, to ‘put the kettle on’. In fact a ‘nice cup of tea’ has, for decades, been associated with healing, for making things better or […]
