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The cornerstones of men’s health, by Lola Renton
Generally, it is we women who fill the fridge with bean sprouts, rice milk and other health foods but our male friends could do with a splash of colour on their plates as well![caption id="attachment_20662" align="alignright" width="268" caption="It is important for men to keep testosterone levels by eating the right nutrie ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › An age-old problem, by Lola Renton
Before we delve into the depths of the mythical fountain of youth, we have to clarify one or two things. We will all grow old and none of us can escape age spots and greying hair. We should accept this as a fact of life because with age, comes beauty as well - just a different kind. It is not about living forever, but livi ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › A ‘glutenous’ lifestyle, by nutritionist Lola Renton
Coeliac disease is more common than we think. It affects about 1 in 100 people but only 10 – 15% receive the correct diagnosis. When your immune system launches a full-blown military assault against your breakfast toast, bloating, stomach cramps and nutrient deficiencies are just part of the price to pay for that slice of t ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Diet and IQ: how to raise a genius, by Lola Renton
The appearance of a small, seemingly inconspicuous blue line on a pregnancy test evokes a swirling storm of emotions. From the moment you stare at this seemingly harmless stick in your hand, you have already felt the first spasm of a profound unconditional love for the new life growing inside. The future is filled with hope ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Homocysteine and the link to mood by Dr Nina Bailey
Homocysteine – a marker of cardiovascular disease riskHomocysteine is an amino acid derivative of methionine, an essential amino acid obtained from protein-rich foods such as meat, eggs and fish. The amount of homocysteine found in the blood is best known as a predictive marker of[caption id="attachment_20466" align="alig ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Sugar highs and serotonin lows by Lola Renton
Most of us have experienced the typical three o’clock slump. You are sitting in the office feeling irritated, moody and tired whilst staring at the biscuit tin in hope of salvation. You know that this tempting piece of sugary heaven does not do you any favours, but just the thought of a buttery chocolate high seems to make ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Nutrition perspective: Life in the raw
Life in the raw - a day in the life of a raw veganRaw vegan Ann has been a vegetarian for most of her life. Far from experiencing the health enhancing benefits usually associated with being vegetarian, Ann was borderline obese with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and dangerously high body fat. In addition, she was suf ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Introduction to CoQ10 and its uses
CoenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) supplements have grown in popularity in recent years but, as with many types of supplement, CoQ10 comes in several forms and with varying levels of bioavailability. Ensuring you choose the right product is[caption id="attachment_20436" align="alignright" width="126" caption="Levels of CoQ10 within the ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fatigue and mitochondrial function - Ubiquinol's therapeutic benefits
The importance of the mitochondriaThere are many reasons that people may experience low levels of energy, with diet, lifestyle and illness all key influencers, but if you have been putting your low energy levels down to too little sleep, ongoing stress or just feeling ‘under the weather’, you might want to think a little de ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Is it possible to survive and thrive on a plant-only diet? by Sophie Tully BSc MSc
The role of meat and animal products in the diet is under constant debate. Numerous studies have been published that report horrors associated with regular meat and dairy consumption, as well as highlighting the huge impact livestock farming has on the health of the planet. Plant based diets are increasingly associated with ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › As the food poverty crisis worsens, Glen Matten co-author of ‘The Health Delusion’ shares his top foods for cheap healthy living.
In November of last year, the Guardian reported that austerity Britain was facing a nutritional crisis as escalating food prices and diminishing incomes lead inexorably to unhealthier diets. With food prices up 32% over the last five years, it is inevitably the least well-off who are experiencing the tightest squeeze, resor ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - or is it? by Dr Robin Pauc
It is my personal belief that the learning and behavioural conditions of childhood do not exist. That is, they are not conditions in their own right but no more than symptoms, and symptoms that always appear in patterns of comorbidity (together). The patterns of presentation are therefore as unique as the individual child a ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Nutrition and breast cancer: understanding the link with dietary fat by Dr Nina Bailey
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women worldwide. For women living in low-risk countries, the riskof developing breast cancer increases upon migration to a high-risk country, suggesting a direct link with lifestyle, diet and environmental factors. Controversy still exists around the role of dietary fat in ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Book review: The Health Delusion - How to Achieve Exceptional Health in the 21st Century by Sophie Tully BSc MSc
The holy grail of ‘health’ in today’s fast-paced world seems like another of those goals to be aimed for, rather than actually achieved and experienced; instead of a natural, everyday state of existence, it seems almost elusive, as new ways of reaching it are constantly presented. Can it really be that humans are weak and s ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The role of fatty acids in mild cognitive impairment and dementia risk by Dr Nina Bailey
Dementia is a debilitating condition affecting a person’s mental and, in some cases, physical abilities. Caused by neurodegenerative diseases, dementia occurs as a result of changes to the structure of the brain, leading to progressive damage to the brain cells. These changes are often gradual, with damage to brain cell f ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Guest article: The developing brain by Dr Robin Pauc
There is a theory that in life we get promoted until we eventually reach our own personal level of incompetence. When I studied neurology at postgraduate level, I found the learning and behavioural disorders of childhood tricky to say the least, and when later teaching clinical neurology to postgraduate students I certainly ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Defining key nutrient needs to deter bone loss by Dr Nina Bailey
Osteoporosis, once viewed as an expected aspect of ageing among women, is no longer considered to be either age or gender-dependent. Many risk factors are, however, associated with the development of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture, including: low peak bone mass, hormonal factors, the use of certain drugs (eg, gluco ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Feature story: Amanda Bowen
“You’re like a machine!” was something 43 year old Mandy would often hear when friends commented on her boundless energy and zest for life. Despite a busy job working for one of the UK’s leading high street banks, Mandy would jog for up to four hours at the weekend, swim, frequent the gym in the evenings and be out partying ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The amazing adventures of Super Sprout
Before turning your nose up at the inevitable serving of Brussels sprouts dished up alongside the turkey, take a moment to consider them as the nutritional super heroes of the Christmas dinner platter. Indeed, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that the humble sprout has an array of rather spectacular nutritional ben ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Health [survival] tips for the 12 days of Christmas
1 Relax, but don't let your guard down"What the heck, it's Christmas!" – it's a tempting excuse but one that won't lead you anywhere healthy! Resist the temptation to throw caution to the wind at Christmas – there are just too many opportunities to overeat and pile on those pounds that so many people never l ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Winter-proof your skin by Sophie Tully BSc MSc
It's a season of short days, dark nights and a penetrating cold that makes it all too easy to curl up under the duvet and dream of exotic climes. For many of us, the cold and low sunlight days of winter can also mean dry, itchy, pale and lumpy skin. Not only are we less inclined to subject ourselves to the same rigorou ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Brighten your mood with Sun Salutations by Sophie Tully
Depression is very commonly experienced and for the sufferer can be extremely debilitating. Sufferers struggle on a daily basis to carry out normal tasks and often feel a complete sense of hopelessness. Little pleasure is gained from once enjoyed activities and depressed individuals often become withdrawn, whilst living wit ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Seeking the antiageing elixir by Dr Nina Bailey
Scientists in Kazakhstan have recently reported developing a life-lengthening yoghurt drink after the country’s 72-year-old leader, Nursultan Nazarbayev challenged them to provide him with “an elixir of youth and energy” that would enable him to continue his rule. He certainly would not be the first to attempt to find an a ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Diet and the ADHD child: part 2, by Dr Nina Bailey
Part two –identifying dietary triggersIn August this year I drew attention to issues centred on feeding and nutritional deficiencies often associated with ADHD. Whilst the benefits of several nutrients, including omega fatty acids, amino acids and numerous vitamins, are well documented for their favourable outcomes on the ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Feature story: Teresa Wilmott
It’s a well-coined phrase, but for some people ‘life is a rollercoaster’ is apt. This was true for mother of two, Teresa Willmott.“I have had thyroid issues for a long time which has specific side effects, so when I was particularly low and lethargic in 2010, I put it down to being ‘out of sync’ with my medication and went ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Micronutrients part 1: vital nutrients for life by Sophie Tully BSc MSc
Food is the fuel for life. It provides us with energy for movement, brain activity and growth. But food is much more than just calories – it has the power to dramatically affect our health, both causing and curing disease. Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes are diseases of the diet, whereas eating whilst observing rules of good nu ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Brain waste drainage and fatigue by Dr Nina Bailey
In the late 1980s Dr Raymond Perrin, a registered osteopath, theorised that an accumulation of toxins in the central nervous system due to the "backflow" of the lymphatic drainage system was likely to be the direct cause of conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). A new study publi ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Depression – manipulating the diet to lift the cloud
Depression - manipulating the diet to lift the cloud, by Dr Nina BaileyDepression – not just an issue with emotionsFor the depressed individual, just living from day to day can be an immense struggle. Depression is an illness that affects emotions, cognition, behaviour, self-perception and relationships and often comes wit ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Feature story: Duncan Evans
The words no one wants to hear from their GP when they are called in to receive results from a blood test – “Sit down Mr Evans, I am afraid I have some bad news for you.” Having had blood tested after a very high blood pressure reading, 55-year-old Duncan Evans was concerned and feared the worst.“I consulted my doctor in se ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Feature story: Jiten Lad
The soaring highs and crushing lows of bipolar disorder are hard for non-suffers to begin to imagine; but they make living a ‘normal’ life virtually impossible. Prescribed medication can leave patients with significant side-effects as payment for some form of relief, but for Leicester-based Jiten Lad, this was not how he wa ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Igennus partners with children’s literacy charity, Volunteer Reading Help to launch the Better Reading Campaign
The Better Reading Campaign launched this month to combat the low levels of literacy amongst children, with one in five primary school children not reaching the required standard. The campaign is calling for an improvement in support for children who have fallen behind with their reading, by introducing more one-to-one volu ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Feature story: Meryl & Toby Hayes
“I hadn’t realised how deficient our relationship had been” says Meryl, mother of 14 year old Toby who, for the first time, held a ‘real’ conversation with her following the start of a new treatment programme. “It was wonderful. You don’t notice these things day to day, but when Toby and I conversed, and I mean properly tal ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Living with migraines: prevention & treatment by Sophie Tully BSc MSc
[caption id="attachment_19705" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Understanding migraines can reduce the impact they have on your life"][/caption]I experienced my first migraine at 15. It started with serious blind spots in my vision followed by grogginess, aching limbs and a dull pain deep in my head. I struggled my w ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Healthy lunchbox tips from Dr Nina Bailey
Packing the best lunchBreakfast may well be the most important meal of the day and children who eat breakfast are more likely to concentrate and perform better at school than children who start the school day with an empty stomach. Making sure they get a balanced nutritious lunch is just as important, and creating a health ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › US Food & Drug Administration recognises the role of EPA in cardiovascular health
Circulating triglyceride levels provide important information as a marker associated with the risk for heart disease and stroke. Hypertriglyceridemia, a condition in which triglyceride levels are elevated, is a risk factor for coronary artery disease. If left untreated, coronary artery disease can lead to a heart attack; ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Keep calm and carry on: top tips for reducing stress
Rising fuel bills, increasing food prices and, with a ‘double-dip’ recession, it’s no wonder that many of us are feeling stressed. Finding time to relax, making sure you take at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week, and eating a nutritionally balanced diet are all key factors for a healthy lifestyle and essential ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Diet and the ADHD child by Dr Nina Bailey
Part one Issues with feeding and nutritional deficienciesAs any parent knows, kids can often be picky eaters, and getting them to eat the food we know to be good for them can often be a challenging (if not messy) battle of wills. For the parent of a child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mealtimes can ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Feature story: Coralie & Michael Stephney
With only a matter of days before the Stephney family embark on a well-earned holiday to the sun, mum Coralie explains why they will be packing plenty of Vegepa, and how a TV programme may just have offered up a long-awaited solution for their autistic son.[caption id="attachment_19576" align="alignright" width="300" captio ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Know your limits: UK alcohol consumption raises alarm bells
After what seems like an eternity of black clouds and rainfall, many of us are finally venturing into the garden to shake the cover off the barbeque when the drier weather allows us some respite. With the alluring idea of al fresco dining and all the tasty foods that go with it, it’s not surprising that many a household sit ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Feature story: Breda and Dominic Curran
A mother’s instinct is a powerful thing. From the moment you first hold your baby in your arms, you invest more time and energy in understanding your child’s needs, wants and mannerisms than with anything else you have ever done. As much as this innate skill is a blessing and bolsters closeness with your child, when you kn ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Why allergies are nothing to sneeze at
What is allergy?An allergy is the inappropriate immune response to a normally harmless substance and for a sufferer it can be immensely distressing. An allergy can cause an array of symptoms; it may be anything from a runny nose and itchy eyes to an unpleasant skin rash and gastrointestinal symptoms that may include stomac ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Trouble sleeping? A 3-part guest article by Sophie Tully, BSc MSc
Part 1: Sleep and its connection with healthHowever else we may differ in the ways we live our lives, one thing that is common to all of us is the need for sleep. We’ve all heard stories of people cheating their natural rhythms and ‘power napping’ throughout the day so they only need a few hours at night, (remember Margaret ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › News release: Breakthrough in ADHD treatment
New breakthrough clinical evidence demonstrates that the natural EPA & GLA essential fatty acid supplement Vegepa E-EPA 70 is an effective co-therapy treatment for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who have been resistant to methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin. (1)ADHD is thought to af ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › ADHD medication: are the benefits worth the risk?
Methylphenidate, a stimulant similar to amphetamine and cocaine, is one of the most prescribed types of medication for ADHD, a behavioural disorder believed to affect between 5-10% of schoolchildren in the UK. Figures recently released by the NHS indicate that there was a fourfold increase in prescriptions for methylphenid ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › EPA: nature's antidepressant
Fish is a vital source of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acid EPA, which is crucial for balancing the mood-enhancing neurotransmitter serotonin (it has a similar action to SSRIs – selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors). One of the purposes of omega-3 fats is to ensure that cell membranes in the brain and body are functioni ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Ethyl-EPA: safe and effective for ADHD
EPA is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (or ‘good fat’) with numerous health benefits. The impact of low levels of EPA on mood, behaviour and learning appears to be key to many of the symptoms of ADHD.The recent study using Vegepa E-EPA 70 is the first of its kind using pure ethyl-EPA in children resistant to standard medicati ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › EPA triumphs once again in inflammation study
A new study published in the journal Brain, Behaviour and Immunity has found that high intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that regular use of high-EPA supplements can help protect against and treat certain illnesses.1[caption id=" ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Optimising men’s health: meat, fish & BBQs
Summer is the time of year associated with sunshine and barbeques and, where there are sausages, burgers, flammable liquids, flames and smoke, there will likely be a man adorned with an apron and holding a beer. Whether men actually prefer red meat or if they subconsciously (or otherwise) adhere to the image of the red-blo ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Mindful –ness or Mindful – mess? Guest article by Cynthia Sillars
People tend to think of breakthroughs in medicine as a new drug, laser or high-tech surgical procedure. We find it difficult to believe that the simple choices that we make in our lifestyle – what we eat, how we respond to stress, whether or not we smoke cigarettes, how much exercise we get, and the quality of our relations ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The SEAWEED-SOURCED CALCIUM that will NOT ROCK the heart health boat
Calcium requirements change as we age and many older people supplement to strengthen bones and prevent fractures. However, depending on the source of the calcium within a supplement, some supplements, it seems, may do more harm than good. People who take commonly available calcium supplements derived from rock sources cou ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Diet and autism: increasing neurotransmitter levels naturally
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, as well as affecting how they make sense of the world around them. Autistic children frequently have serious behavioural disturbances, such as outbursts of aggression, tantrums and in extreme cases exhibiti ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Managing inflammation in irritable bowel syndrome
Believed to affect as many as one in five people in the UK, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) comes with a catalogue of debilitating symptoms ranging from abdominal pain to bloating, constipation, nausea, heartburn and fatigue. Most patients with IBS are aware that diet plays a major role in the onset of their symptoms and w ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Clinicians take note: depressed patients want non-drug treatment options
During this year’s Depression Awareness Week, we at Igennus Healthcare Nutrition are imploring clinicians to advise patients as to the potential therapeutic and mood-regulating benefits of taking pure EPA supplements, in view of patient feedback that shows that 83% of people would like access to more information on non-drug ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Ethyl-EPA benefits in peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to the head, organs, and limbs. Having PAD increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), which can increase the risk of suffering a heart attack or having a stroke. An increasing body of evidence indic ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Cambridge Evening News - My 17-year battle with 'the invisible illness'
After falling ill with ME as a teenager, ALEX TERRY has not only fought chronic fatigue – she’s had to face being called lazy, depressed and a hypochondriac. Now the 34-year-old from Harston is finally coming alive again after undergoing a new treatment which she swears has transformed her life. Read the full story. ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › New-look range packaging & introducing E-EPA 90 & Omegaflex DUO
We're delighted to introduce our rebranded range of ethyl-EPA supplements in unified new-look packaging and two new products. Though each product has retained its signature colour, the range has undergone a significant redesign to reflect our natural, pure and clinical product features.Our new prescription-strength prod ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › ME patient's symptoms helped by Vegepa
"About two years ago I started to notice I was unwell. I could not explain what was happening but it seemed as though my life was closing down and I could do less and less…as though all life force was being drained out of me.I was working for the Civil Service in a clerical grade. I was also running a thriving dance busines ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The mood/exercise link: what's the story?
If you look for information on natural ways to treat low mood or depression, you are likely to find advice on the benefits of nutrition and supplementation with products such as vitamin D, high-EPA fish oils or herbs such as St John’s Wort. All these products can influence the production of mood chemicals or combat the sid ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Exercise for stronger immune function... but don't overdo it
This month we interviewed award-winning national body fitness champion and personal trainer Karen Norris (www.karen-norris.co.uk) about the role of exercise in immunity, and we’re pleased to share her thoughts with you here…“Maintaining general fitness levels by exercising 2-3 times a week will help support a healthy immu ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Is your lifestyle compromising your immunity?
It’s not uncommon to feel run down or susceptible to the odd cold or bout of flu during winter, but if you find yourself more vulnerable than usual or taking longer to bounce back, your lifestyle could be putting strain on your immune system. Addressing a few of these factors might just help to get your health back on track ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fishing for a link between fat consumption and immunity
Modern changes in food production, such as the introduction of intensive farming methods, food processing and use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers have led to cheaper, readily available foods. The consequences of such convenience have led to an influx of food products with poor nutritional value. The substantial ri ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Five foods for an immune kick-start
Winter is upon us and, along with the sharp temperature drop and the preparations for Christmas, comes the expectation of a bout of cold or flu. But it is important to understand that suffering a drawn-out winter cold is not inevitable. It is possible to prepare by boosting the immune system to at least minimise, if not com ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Decreasing absorption of heavy metals: the role of phytates
Consumption of fish from marine environments is the main source of human exposure to mercury. Inorganic mercury is transformed into methylmercury accumulating through the food chain, leading to high concentrations at the top of the aquatic food chain. As such, larger, longer-living fish are frequently higher in methylmercu ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Triglyceride management in cardiovascular health: EPA triumphs over DHA
The heart health benefits of omega-3s in fish oils are well established, and many of us may be supplementing daily to help control our triglyceride and/or cholesterol levels. Not all fish oils are equal, however, in terms of active ingredients and their benefits – some, it seems, may actually be doing more harm than good ac ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Top five veggie nutrient needs
Vegetarians and vegans may exhibit wide diversity in their dietary practices, but they are linked by what they omit from their diet. When a vegetarian/vegan diet is well-planned, diverse in choice and includes fortified foods, it can be nutritionally adequate, offering a wide variety of health benefits for both adults and ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fast food and the fast route to depression
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’ and the majority of us are familiar with the fact that so-called ‘junk food’ can have a major influence on our health, both short and long term. According to a recent study from Spain, this goes further than influencing susceptibility to physical ill health; diet can influen ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › 21st September - World Alzheimer’s Day 2011
According to The World Alzheimer Report 2011, three-quarters of the estimated 36 million people with dementia worldwide do not have a formal diagnosis. Understanding the condition and its key symptoms are therefore paramount for early diagnosis and intervention. As such, the theme for World Alzheimer's Day 2011 is ' ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Echium seed oil: offering optimal heart health for vegetarians and vegans
It’s pretty common knowledge that consuming fish or fish oils is beneficial when considering general heart health. However, whilst the omega-3s from marine sources are attributed to a reduced risk of developing heart disease, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the main omega-3 found in plant sources such as flaxseed oil, appears ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Understanding how the omega-3 index influences heart health
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in many developed countries, and its incidence is increasing at a rapid rate in developing countries. Diet and lifestyle issues are closely associated with a myriad of cardiovascular disease risk factors that include abnormal cholesterol levels, high lipid levels, hypert ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The benefits of managing oxidative stress in fibromyalgia syndrome
Whilst fibromyalgia syndrome is generally characterised by systemic unexplained pain, it can also be accompanied by various psychological symptoms that include depression, anxiety and fatigue. Research on different parameters in fibromyalgia indicates that there are a multitude of factors involved in the functional change ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Nutrients and psoriasis
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, chronic, inflammatory disease affecting about 80 million people worldwide. It is not life threatening, but those with psoriasis may have a higher incidence of diabetes, psoriatic arthritis, heart disease, and depression. The role of nutrition in the treatment of psoriasis has been well stud ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Can I have more carrots please, Mum?
Trying to get children to eat a wide variety of foods can be challenging, often becoming an exhausting battle of wills. Most mothers will at some point be exposed to temper tantrums as a result of defiance at feeding times. Weaning, the gradual introduction of solid food, is the time when a child first has an opportunity ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Depression as a risk factor for developing dementia: why supplementing with ethyl-EPA may be the answer to both
Approximately 600,000 people in the UK are now believed to have dementia. This figure represents 5% of the total population aged 65 and over, with Alzheimer's disease accounting for 60% of all cases. Interestingly, suffering from depression at a younger age may be a significant risk factor for dementia.1 In fact, it is ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › NHD: Fish oils offer known health benefits, but what are the vegetarian alternatives? by Nina Bailey
As well as being a source of energy, fatty acids have a wide range of physiological functions required for normal homoeostaisis. The omega-3 and omega-6 families of polyunsaturated fatty acids are of particular significance as they cannot be synthesised endogenously, and therefore must be provided in the diet.You can read t ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Genetic variants of desaturase enzymes involved in fatty acid metabolism and risk of insulin resistance
Since 1996, the number of people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes has increased from 1.4 million to 2.6 million and it is estimated that these figures will rise to 4 million by 2025. This rise is specific to type II diabetes and is believed to be in part due to our ageing population and to the rapidly rising numbers of ove ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Highlighting the need for alternatives to psychotropic drugs in the treatment of ADHD
Many thousands of children in Britain are being routinely prescribed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder drugs such as Ritalin. A staggering 389,000 prescriptions for ADHD medications were handed out by doctors in 2005; since then, these figures have nearly doubled. Furthermore, children under the age of six are be ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The benefits of EPA and GLA in patients with early sepsis
The results of a prospective, multi-centre, randomised, double-blind and controlled trial designed to investigate if eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) could play a role in patients with early sepsis are published in this month’s Journal of Critical Care.Sepsis is an illness caused by a bacterial inf ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Vegetarians, vegans, and what they need to know about omega-3
Ask the average person what they know about omega-3, and they’ll probably be able to give some sort of answer. Ask them about dietary sources of omega-3 and many people will know that if you want to increase your intake, eating fish is probably the best way. The other option, of course, is to take a fish oil supplement. ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Igennus announce a one-day CPD event to enlighten and educate practitioners about complementary therapies known to help children with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is an increasingly recognised condition that claims such famous names as Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and, most recently, comedian and entertainer Rory Bremner, who has spoken openly on BBC Radio 4 of how his condition has affected him, what it is like to live with th ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Igennus Raises over £36K for ME Research UK
Whilst nutritional and complementary therapies can provide relief from symptoms of ME they do not provide an answer to the cause. Indeed, as with any poorly understood condition, research is the key to identifying the cause and consequences of this debilitating illness. ME Research UK is a national charity dedicated to fund ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Where do you go when your GP fails to understand you?
Although classified by the World Health Organization under Diseases of the nervous system, the cause or origin of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalitis (CFS/ME) remains unknown. NICE guidelines emphasise the role of the primary care team in the management of patients with CFS/ME and a key stage in effective managem ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Depression: is it on the rise?
Prescriptions for antidepressants have risen by a staggering 43% in the past four years, to nearly 23 million a year, NHS figures reveal. This rise in the number of antidepressant medications being prescribed is thought to be partly due to stress and financial worries arising as a consequence of the current UK recession. Ce ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 International Awareness Day: understanding fish oils
Omega-3 International Awareness Day on March 3rd this year is striving to highlight the potential health benefits that can be obtained from increasing intake of fish or fish oil supplements. Omega-3s are a natural nutrient derived from food and are not drugs. It is therefore not surprising that the complex and diverse impa ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › EPA: preventive and therapeutic actions in relation to cancer risk and progression
In 2005, the Union of International Cancer Control launched “World Cancer Day.” Falling on February 4th each year, the aim is to bring awareness to cancer as a growing crisis, and to highlight the preventative steps needed to reduce cancer risk. Given that research suggests that around one-third of cancer deaths can be ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Free Expert Consultation on Nutrition and Diet
You probably know the types of food to include in your diet – and those to avoid – in order to eat for health, but how carefully do you follow your own knowledge? Do you need confirmation from an expert to give a serious stamp of approval to make sure you keep at it? As those New Year resolutions already start to drop away, ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 and the heart failure patient: importance of pharmaceutical grade products
The consumption of oily fish as a protective factor against developing cardiovascular disease stems from observations of fish-eating communities such as Greenland Eskimos. There have been multiple studies looking at the association between fish intake and cardiovascular disease within large populations. Whilst the findings ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The emerging role of eicosapentaenoic acid in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurological condition that affects the way the brain co-ordinates body movements. Whilst there is no specific test to conclusively show Parkinson's disease, diagnosis is based on symptoms, medical history and clinical examination. Symptoms, including tremor, rigidity and slown ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Increasing evidence for the role of EPA in Depression: are we on the route to prescription?
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 omega-3 with ei ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Free Expert Advice on Nutrition and Diet
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 that proper nutrition is an important factor, whether you ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › No benefit for DHA in Alzheimer’s disease, time to move over for EPA?
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 oils, are part ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Cambridge Evening News: Igennus makes a case for financial nutrition by Jenny Chapman
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 her to hospital, but it turned out to be rheumatic feve ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Genes, depression and the link to disease - Dr Nina Bailey
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 just as an excuse to sit down and talk. In fact, ‘tea and talk’ is the them ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fishing for ways to help reduce breast cancer risk - Dr Nina Bailey
The small pink ribbon that adorns the clothes of thousands of women across the UK is undoubtedly recognised as a symbol of hope and unification for breast cancer sufferers and their families. Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer in the UK, with around 46,000 newly diagnosed cases arising each year and October t ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega 3 EPA and DHA fatty acids may improve blood pressure levels in slightly overweight teens
According to a new study, essential fats may improve cardio measures in slightly-overweight teenage boys.New findings from Copenhagen University and the Technical University of Denmark confirmed blood pressure reductions in observed overweight boys after 16 weeks of consumption of omega-3 fish oil supplements. Boys were d ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › How our genes tell the story of our future
According to the World Heath Organisation (WHO), there are an estimated 18 million people worldwide with Alzheimer’s disease. This figure is projected to nearly double by 2025 to 34 million. Much of this increase will be in the developing countries, and will be due to the ageing population. The theme for World Alzheimer’s ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Introducing fish early in a child’s diet may help prevent the development of eczema
Eczema is a chronic and often distressing skin condition thought to affect around 1.7 million children in the UK. These figures equate to 1 in 8 school children, and it is believed that these figures are steadily rising. Atopic eczema is the most common form of eczema, beginning in the first year of life in about 60% of ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Banned substances testing gives OmegaFlex supplement seal of approval
With less than 700 days to go before the start of the London 2012 Olympics, it is not surprising that athletes all over the world are training hard in the hope that their efforts will be rewarded with a gold medal or, at the very least, a respectable bronze. Modern Olympics have changed dramatically since they were first f ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Psoriasis Awareness Month: focus on psoriasis arthritis - Dr Nina Bailey
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, chronic, inflammatory disease affecting about 80 million people worldwide. It is not life threatening, but those with psoriasis may have a higher incidence of diabetes, psoriatic arthritis, heart disease, and depression. According to Arthritis Research UK, the prevalence of psoriasis in thi ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Focusing on eradicating diabetes and depression will cut the risk of dementia - Dr Nina Bailey
Alzheimer's Society research suggests that one in three people will die with some form of dementia, and that currently the disease affects more than 750,000 people in the UK, with Alzheimer's disease accounting for over half of these numbers. Alzheimer’s is a slow progressive disease, affecting people’s lives for m ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › EPA and colorectal cancer, reducing the risks - Dr Nina Bailey
Cancer of the large bowel or colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently the third most common cancer worldwide after lung and breast, with almost 60% of all colorectal cancers occurring in developed countries. It is estimated that around 106 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each day in the UK, and in 2007 there were ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Healthy Children – A Matter of Money and Location?
According to the results of a recent survey looking at children’s dietary and lifestyle patterns, children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly those from the North of England, are less likely to have a healthy diet and lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Of the 200 parents surveyed, children living in the N ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The Role of Fats in Pain Syndromes - Dr Nina Bailey
For the fibromyalgia sufferer, pain is an everyday part of living – chronic, often with few pain-free intervals, and increased sensitivity. Fibromyalgia also interferes with function, largely to a greater extent than other musculoskeletal conditions.Diagnosis of fibromyalgia is often difficult, and the condition itself is ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Parents Overestimate Children’s Diets as Healthy
According to a recent survey, 81% of parents feel that their child has a healthy diet, particularly those from wealthier families. Yet, in describing a healthy diet, most people selected three balanced meals a day over using fresh ingredients or cutting out snacks, junk food and takeaways. At the same time, we are seeing in ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Immune Responses, Asthma & The Diet, by Dr Nina Bailey
Asthma, characterised by wheezing, coughing, tight chest and shortness of breath, is a common chronic inflammatory disease affecting the airways. One in every five households in the UK will contain at least one asthma sufferer, with around 5.4 million people (of which 1.1 million are children) currently receiving treatment ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Glucosamine Debate: Sulphate or Hydrochloride?
The use of glucosamine for joint support and the treatment of joint related conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is well established. There appears to be some confusion, however, and a general lack of information as to the whether the use of glucosamine sulphate is better and more efficient over that ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 & Glucosamine Offers Safe Alternative to NSAID Arthritis Treatment
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and can affect the hands, hips, shoulders and knees. It tends to develop when the cartilage that protects the ends of the bones breaks down and causes pain, swelling and inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis, in contrast, is an autoimmune disease of the joints, which result ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Obesity Linked with Brain Volume Decline in Old Age
Obesity is widely understood to pose a threat to our health; indeed it can adversely affect heart and blood pressure, our risk of developing type II diabetes and arthritis, not to mention damaging our self-esteem. What scientists are now finding is that obesity it also linked with a significant decrease in brain volume, wi ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Oxytocin Nasal Spray for Autism?
It is common for people suffering from autism to find basic social interactions difficult; looking people in the eye, for instance, is often a challenge, as is determining a person’s trustworthiness. New research suggests that these two symptoms can be improved with the inhalation of the hormone Oxytocin – dubbed the ‘love ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Stress: Fight or Flight & The HPA Axis, by Dr Nina Bailey
The "fight or flight response" is the body's primitive and automatic response which prepares the body to either "fight" or "run" from a perceived attack or, in other words, it is our biological response to acute stress. During a stressful experience there is a complex set of interactions between the hypothalamus ( ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › ReMEmbering ME /CFS [Article]
This month marks three important awareness events; International ME Awareness Month, National ME Awareness Week (UK), as well as International CFS Awareness day. ME is, unfortunately, a misunderstood physical condition, which affects about 0.4% of the population. Many doctors are still prescribing antidepressants; not on ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fish Oil "Brain Food" Raises Hope for Mental Health Problems
Omega-3s have dominated the media spotlight for quite some time, notable for their role in the development of the brain, cardiovascular health, immune and eye function, but scientists believe that there is an awful lot more to discover about these important nutrients. Despite the Advertising Standards Agency currently only ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Food Choices in Autism: Addressing Chemical Imbalances [News release]
The UK Autism Foundation is campaigning to raise awareness on April 2nd, the United Nations World Autism Day, calling for better education, health services, specialist speech therapy and respite care for children and their families. Amidst growing concern for the support offered to children with autism and their families, n ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 For Fresh Breath?
A new study by the University of Kentucky, USA, has found that omega-3 can help fight against mouth bacteria, and therefore boost oral hygiene; this is on top of omega-3 anti-inflammatory benefits in the mouth. The study, sponsored by the US National Institute of Health and published in Molecular Oral Microbiology, found t ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › International Omega-3 Awareness Day
With so much research being published on the wonders of omega-3, it’s no wonder that an omega-3 expert, Carol A. Locke MD, along with a team of world-renowned doctors, has initiated an ‘International Omega-3 Awareness day’. 3rd March 2010 was chosen to be the first ever Omega-3 Awareness Day, and aims to bring these import ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Antipsychotic Drug Use: Side Effects and Omega-3 Benefits
Antipsychotic drugs were developed in the 1950s as a primary treatment for mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, as well as other psychoses including agitation, severe anxiety, mania and violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour. Lately, however, they have been the centre of media attention due to concerns over ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › New Support For Omega-3 Mental Health Connection
Omega-3 fatty acids found in abundance in fish oil are renowned for their heart, joint, eye health and anti-inflammatory benefits, and new research adds further support for their role in the brain and maintaining cognitive function. Via their ability to improve electrical signalling in the brain, omega-3 fatty acids also ha ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Igennus Raises Over £30K for ME Research UK
Since the Spring of 2006, we have been working alongside full time Carer Lynne Kersh, to provide the benefits of our supplement Vegepa for thousands of ME patients, while raising important funds for biomedical research for ME Research UK. Lynne’s daughter Daliany is a long-standing sufferer of ME.[caption id="attachment_10 ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › EPA Fish Oil Prevents Memory Loss, Offering Hope For Alzheimer's Patients
There are currently around 700,000 people in the UK with dementia and it is believed that these figures are set to rise to one million in the next 10 years because of the ageing population. New research adds to the weight of evidence suggesting that people who regularly include fish as part of their diet have a lower risk o ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Anti-Ageing Potential of Omega-3 Fish Oil?
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that fish oil has potential anti-ageing benefits, adding to the long list of health benefits already with strong scientific backing, including brain function, mood, learning and development, cardiovascular health, joint health and age-related ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › How Could Vegepa Help Your Child With ADHD?
If you or someone you know has a child with ADHD then you know how drastically it can impact on their life, and indeed the whole family. As if it’s not hard enough for the child to concentrate, pay attention, control excited outbursts and do their homework, children with ADHD are not always fully understood by their peers ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3s and Fatty Liver Disease
Whilst most people in the UK are familiar with alcohol-related liver disease as a result of heavy drinking, which is on the rise, many of us are unaware of the problems associated with another form of liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – also known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). A recent rev ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Food choices in ADHD, autism & other neurodevelopmental disorders
Children’s learning disorders can be genetic, environmental and even caused by smoking during pregnancy. In some cases behavioural and learning problems are strongly linked with the diet, and there are very few cases where the diet won’t result in at least some improvements in your child’s behaviour and concentration.The b ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Rewarding Children With Food: Conditioning For Obesity? [Article]
Alarming evidence from Datamonitor predicts that by 2013, roughly 40 per cent of UK children will be clinically overweight or obese, thanks to a lack of exercise, less than ideal diets and overeating. An overweight four-year old is 20% more likely to become an obese adult, and an overweight teen a staggering 80%. Psychologi ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Glucosamine Plus Omega-3 Superior Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a slow and debilitating condition that is extremely common in ageing populations. Indeed it is thought that approximately 80% of us will have some form of the condition by the time we reach our mid 70s. New research from Germany, however, suggests that a combination of omega-3 and glucosamine is even m ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Junk Food's Role In Depression [Article]
New research linking processed foods with increased depression in middle age adds to the plethora of evidence suggesting that food has a core role in preventing depressive illness. [1] Researchers from University College, London, wanted to expand on the research looking at the link between food and depression, for which the ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Education and Prevention on the Agenda for World Diabetes Day
The annual campaign held by the International Diabetes Federation each year on November 14th seeks to keep this escalating health issue in the global spotlight, amid growing concern for the threat diabetes poses to public health. This year is the start of a 5-year programme to address the need for education and prevention i ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Rotterdam Heart Study Participants Didn't Consume UK RDVs [Article]
The consumption of oily fish as a protective factor against cardiovascular mortality stems from epidemiological observations of Greenland Eskimos (Kromann & Green 1980). Subsequently there have been numerous studies – epidemiological, observational and clinical – that have directly supported the concept that omega-3 pl ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Healthy Heart Foods May Also Protect the Brain [Article]
A recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American Neurological Association suggests that a Mediterranean-like diet may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, as well as offer heart-protective benefits. A typically healthy diet including foods such as cruciferous and green leafy vegetables, omega-3 rich oily fi ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › ME Study Identifies Strong Link With Virus [Article]
A study published in the US journal, Science, [1] found a single retrovirus known as XMRV common to 67% of ME patients, compared with fewer than 4% of the general population. Although unable to conclusively prove a link between the virus and the onset of ME, the scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in terms of u ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The Effectiveness of Fish Oils in Depression [Article]
Experts believe that the average Western diet is a major factor in the development of certain mental health problems, which affect 1 in 4 of us in the UK each year. [1] When comparing the average Western diet to that which is typical in the Far East, it appears that our diets fall somewhat short. Scientists suggest that on ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The Mental Health Agenda: Treatment, Prevention & Banishing Stigma [News Release]
World Mental Health Day on 10th October seeks to raise public awareness of the issues surrounding mental health by promoting discussion of illnesses and the need for improved treatment and prevention initiatives. Statistics quoted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for 2002 suggest that 154 million people globally suffe ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Anti-depression Foods [Article]
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere , our summer is over, the days are getting shorter, there’s even less sunshine and, for many of us, we start to feel the ‘gloom and doom’ associated with the cold, dark days ahead. For some people, however, this feeling persists regardless of the season, come rain or shine. It is ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Eat Your Way to Healthy Skin [Article]
Whether it’s teenage spots, hormonal outbursts of adult acne or stress-induced eczema, most of us have experienced bad bouts of skin at some point or other, yet we don’t always fully appreciate the potential impact of serious skin problems on people’s mental and physical well-being – until it afflicts us personally, that is ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fats: Therapeutic Potential for Inflammatory Diseases [Article]
The number of people suffering from some form of inflammatory disease in the UK is currently unnervingly high. Recent statistics show that in the UK alone 150,000 people suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 1 in 1,500 suffer from Crohn’s disease, 2.5 million have some form of cardiovascular disease, and 9 million are affec ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › The Healthy Diet: Acid or Alkaline? [Article]
The modern diet and lifestyle is changing dramatically and diet-related health problems are on the rise. Scientists are drawing attention to the fact that increases in the rates of certain cancers, heart problems and type-2 diabetes correlate very closely with the rise of acid-forming foods such as sugars, bad saturated fat ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Nutritional Approaches To Managing Psoriasis [News release]
In the wake of Psoriasis Awareness Month, it’s high time this often distressing condition is brought to the attention of the general public. Affecting 2-3% of the UK population,[1] psoriasis can affect many aspects of a person’s life. With implications beyond the physical symptoms (alone a difficult task to endure), suffer ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Focus on Alzheimer's [Article]
July 5th-11th this year is Alzheimer’s Awareness Week, organised by the charity Alzheimer’s Research. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for almost two thirds of reported cases in the elderly. According to the charity Alzheimer’s Research, 700,000 people in the UK are affected by dementia with num ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 Treatment for Diabetes: Its Therapeutic Potential [Article]
It’s well-known that omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish may help reduce your risk for heart disease, help to protect your joints and improve brain function. But there are additional reasons for diabetics to ensure a regular intake of omega-3s, including lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol, as well as reduced risk ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fish Oils in the Combat Against Acne: Addressing the Cause [Article]
Having bad skin, particularly in adult life, can be an extremely distressing experience. Whilst you can inherit a predisposition to acne, which is often a hormonal problem, it can also be brought on by stress. You may know of several adults who, in their early twenties or even into their thirties, experienced their first bo ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 EPA: Treatment for a Heart Condition [News release]
In the wake of British Heart week (8-15th June), Dr Jav Nazemi – CEO of Igennus, manufacturer of purified omega-3 supplements – tells how his daughter’s heart condition led to the start of his business and the omega-3 EPA formula, Vegepa, which has since helped thousands of people. Igennus are donating 50 pence per tub sold ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › New Vegetarian Omega-3 from Echium Seed Oil Offers Fish Oil Benefits [News Release]
In support of National Vegetarian Week 2009, nutrition scientist Dr Nina Bailey seeks to raise the importance of incorporating omega-3s into the vegetarian diet, and proposes ways to do so without compromising on ethics. At over 7% of the UK population, 4 million and growing steadily, [1] vegetarianism is an ever-increasing ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 EPA: The Answer to Autism? [News Release]
In the wake of National Autism Month 2009, nutrition scientist Dr Nina Bailey speaks out to suggest ways to avoid pharmaceutical interventions, instead imploring the use of highly unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids to address underlying problems.According to NHS figures, 1 in 100 children are thought to be affected by autism. ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 EPA offers potential to speed recovery from sports injuries, reducing need for NSAID medication [Article]
When it comes to perseverance in exercise, we're often encouraged to 'push through the pain barrier.' The ability to push on despite our bodies warning us to stop is sometimes even considered a sign of good sportsmanship. But failing to listen to the warning signs can lead us to injury.With more and more people ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fatty Acids & Fibromyalgia
Medical health professionals together with the media and government bodies are imploring people to take an interest in nutrition and examine their diets. All too often dismissed, it is important to adopt a proactive approach to managing our health, and a good diet may make all the difference in helping your body cope with t ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fish Oil's Keep-Fit Benefits [Article]
Fitness enthusiasts are forever looking for ways to ensure they remain injury-free which means keeping their joints supple so that they can forge ahead with their gruelling exercise regimes. Some opt for pain-relief gels to ease muscle during and after workouts but it's only a short-term fix. If we think of the body as ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Give Omega-3 To The Under-Privileged
A paper authored by our in-house nutrition scientist Dr Nina Bailey, published in the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) journal, has called for omega-3 supplements to be made available to lower socio-economic groups because low income earners have the most to gain from using them.The paper also called for greater education ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Fish Oil Supplementation Can Lengthen Life of the Elderly [News Release]
Researchers from Norway and France have found that elderly people who consume plenty of omega-3 acids, found in oily fish such as salmon, not only performed better in cognitive function tests than those who do not, but also demonstrated greater longevity than those who don’t regularly consume fish.Norwegian researchers stud ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Age-defying athlete breaks Guinness World Record
Last Saturday, personal trainer Marc Battistella, aged 42, from Australia, proved that age is just a number when he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest aerobics class.Columbian Duberney Trujillo set the world record in February 2005, with a 24-hour long aerobics class.The attempt started at 11am last Friday with ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Inflammation in Irritable Bowel Disease
Inflammation in Irritable Bowel DiseaseDiet is thought to be one of the most important factors in the cause of diseases of the large bowel, including colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Whilst the role of individual fatty acids in human colorectal cancer risk is not clear, the amount and type of fat appe ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › Omega-3 EPA ‘Is As Effective As Prozac’ For Depression [Article]
A growing number of observational and epidemiological studies have suggested that major depression is associated with reduced dietary intake and/or cellular levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Indeed, it has been previously shown that individuals suffering from major depression are more likely to have low levels ... Read the full article on igennus-hn.com › |
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