Home » Blog
Are anti-oxidants REALLY harmful to you?? Headlines in today’s papers such as ‘Vitamin Pills “Increase Risk of Early Death”‘ claim that anti-oxidants are not good for you and could even do you harm. But, don’t believe everything you read! What’s this review about? This is the fourth time Bjekalovic and his group have reviewed the
European-based consumer and natural health industry group, the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), claims today that the European Commission has moved the ‘goalposts’ on the procedure that aims to standardise allowed generic health claims on foods in the European Union by 2010. In addition, the ANH claims that the Commission has not met its obligations
After a brief ‘interview’ on Essex FM this morning, we had an e-mail from Gavin, a double glazier, who wanted to know how he could recycle his waste glass. Do you own a business and would like to recycle waste products but don’t know where to start? A good resource is www.wrap.org.uk. Have a look and see
Liberal Democrat Paul Burstow has highlighted the number of elderly dementia patients who are given a cocktail of psychiatric drugs which may lead to serious side effects and premature deaths. To read the full story in todays Daily Mail click here
It was a busy week last week. Lots of people already know about www.HealthyLifeEssex.co.uk, but it was time to tell a lot more. I was interviewed on BBC Radio Essex and Phoenix FM and at the weekend Mike and I exhibited at Brentwood Mind, Body & Soul. It was a busy weekend and we managed
Parents and carers are being advised that children suffering from a cough or cold should be treated with paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower the child’s temperature and if they have a cough to use a simple cough syrup (such as glycerol, honey or lemon). For young babies, who are having difficulty feeding, nasal saline drops
I visited the South East Essex group of the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) on Thursday evening. It was a small, friendly group who meet once a month in Westcliff. Women’s Environmental Network is the only organisation in the UK working consistently for women and the environment. Our vision is of A world where women are
EU food chiefs have rejected calls to ban additives which trigger hyperactive behaviour in children. The decision has appalled UK campaigners who insist millions of youngsters will be left exposed to harm. A link between hyperactive behaviour and the substances used to colour sweets, drinks and medicines was established in a British study published last
Doctors coming to Southend University Hospital for their training can now add an extra string to their bow by gaining expertise in menopause counselling. Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Nidhi Tripathi has gained her advancedcertificate in menopause care from the British Menopause Society and is now a principal trainer for the faculty of reproductive healthcare
GSK investigation concludes The MHRA has concluded its four year investigation into Glaxosmithkline and its anti-depressant drug Seroxat. The investigation focused on whether GSK had failed to inform the MHRA of information it had on the safety of Seroxat in under 18’s in a timely manner. The investigation was undertaken with a view to a