Anxiety disorders significantly impair everyday functioning. Unlike stress, anxiety stems from worry and fear, which can result from a variety of causes. It manifests in numerous symptoms that can affect a person’s quality of life, making it essential to understand the root causes and address them.

Studies have shown that consistent and good sleep, where we sleep more than 7.5 hours per night has a positive impact on healthy blood pressure, cardiovascular health, libido and fertility, and protects from diabetes and mental health issues.

Coeliac disease can be associated with having an increased risk for other health conditions, and today we talk about nutrient deficiencies, osteoporosis, fertility issues, hormonal imbalance and mental health.

While most experience certain levels of sadness, which is a normal and healthy occurrence, long-term feelings where our mood is affected, and possibly impacted by additional stress and anxiety, can lead to depression. That is why it’s important to understand our current condition and act so that we can stop the downward spiral in time.

One of the most important things we can do when starting to exercise is to set a goal. Whether it’s losing body fat, growing muscle or getting stronger, we should aim to reach certain milestones within a certain time frame.

Licorice has been used traditionally for a wide range of conditions and was found beneficial due to its specific compound called glycyrrhizin. Today, studies have shown that licorice has potent antiviral and antibacterial properties and can also assist with healthy memory.

Food additives that are approved for human consumption require safety analysis and regulatory approval. However, GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) substances are considered safe for consumption based on a history of common use in food or scientific evidence, or consensus among experts. Also, they are only tested on animals and not humans. Does this process perhaps need revising?

The ketogenic diet is designed to induce a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body’s primary source of energy shifts from carbohydrates to fats. Its first application was helping with epilepsy and reducing seizures. If a ketogenic diet is able to help with such a serious condition, we should wonder about the positive effects it might have on those who are already healthy.

Havening is a form of psychosensory therapeutic intervention that employs somatic and cognitive inputs. It is designed to de-traumatise a memory by changing the brain to remove its negative effects from our psyche and body.

One of the key goals in the treatment and management of type 1 diabetes is to avoid the two acute complications. These are diabetes ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia, which can lead to cognitive impairment and in extreme cases shorter lifespan.

Sodium is one of key electrolytes, most commonly found in salt (sodium chloride). Until the era of processed foods, sodium levels in our diet were steady, however, today it seems that we’re having 15-20 times more sodium than our body needs. These amounts, over long periods, lead to several health issues.

Our brain constantly requires high quality nutrients to function properly. Throughout our lifespan, the brain undergoes several changes in its chemistry and architecture to support various life stages, which is why knowing which foods to eat, and which to avoid is important for healthy aging and avoiding cognitive decline.