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Colonocytes

Colonocytes are the cells that line your bowel wall. We all know the importance of healthy gut bacteria to your overall health. The gut is the core of good health. Common strategies to improve the balance of gut bacteria focus on probiotics, prebiotics and anti-biotics. More recent research suggests that improving the health of colonocytes…

Healthy Joints

Moving my body is one of the activities that keeps me happy. One of my favourite ways to move is to run. So for me, joint health is very important to my happiness. I suspect that joint health is important for the happiness of most people. Whether you like to play sport, work in the…

Strong Bones

The ends of your bones form part of your joints. So any discussion of healthy joints should also include strong bones. If your bones get weak, you will be more likely to have joint pain and get fractures. If you live an active lifestyle, chances are you may experience a fall. I remember running through…

What Condition Causes More Suffering Than Any Other?

You may be surprised that my answer to this question is osteoarthritis. It causes pain and immobility in the vast majority of people over 50 years of age. In fact, about 80% of people over 50 are thought to have osteoarthritis. The pain and loss of movement in knees, hips and other joints gets worse…

Disease is a Signal To Change

Most people understand the term “disease” to mean that you are a helpless victim. At the mercy of the disease process and maybe a bit of luck. My view is a little different. I consider that disease is a signal for the need to change. Change your environment and you change the disease process, hopefully…

Pain Killers: Not As Safe As You May Think

I don’t want to cause alarm or panic, but some commonly used pain killers can potentially cause very serious side effects. The worrying thing is that these are medicines that are widely available, so people assume they are safe. You can even get them in dairies, petrol stations, and supermarkets. Even pharmacists and doctors get…

Heart Disease Starts in Teenagers!

Most people will know that heart disease (including stroke) is the most common cause of death. You may think of heart disease as something that affects older people. But recent studies on 18-year-olds have shown that the initial stages of heart disease start at this early age in many people. I don’t mention this to…

Strangely, The Way To Happiness Is Through the Gut

There are many old sayings that suggest a strong connection between the stomach and the brain. For example, “butterflies in your stomach” is used when someone is nervous. “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” ties the emotion of love with eating. Plus, many people get anxious or grumpy when they get…

What Food is Best For Nutrition?

I won’t beat about the bush. High levels of carbohydrates (sugars) in your diet will shorten your lifespan! Sugars are not an ideal fuel source for your body or its organs. What this means is that if your diet is high in sugar you will feel tired, moody, and have more aches, pains and inflammation.…

Staying Well: Good Luck or Good Management?

In the COVID-era, having a well functioning immune system is more important than ever. A lot of people get colds and flu every winter. While this is common, it is not an inevitable part of winter. Some “lucky” people don’t seem to get sick each winter, and those same people may be in a better…