by main | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Did you know that Iodine is essential for the manufacture of the hormone thyroxine in the body? Why is that important? Well because thyroxine controls the metabolic rate and affects growth and development. However, its most crucial role is in the development of...
by main | May 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the latest food fads to gain popularity has been the move away from dairy products and towards substitute products. Some clean eating plans even advocate removing dairy products from the diet even though they are the most efficient natural source of...
by main | May 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Up to 80% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness and yet, surprisingly, its cause is still not clearly understood. However, it is almost certainly endocrine related and originates from hormones secreted by the placenta called human chorionic gonadotropin or...
by main | May 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Veganism has risen considerably in the last few years, in fact a report by research firm Global Data estimated that it had risen by 600% over 3 years in the US and we frequently follow such trends in this country. In fact we have already seen that an initial...
by main | May 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
There are 8 types of B vitamin, and each has its own function. Together these are known as the vitamin B complex. Some of these have a direct effect on our hormones Thiamin (B1) has been referred to as the “spark plug” which allows fuel (food) plus oxygen to...
