Most countries dietary guidelines aren’t based on good scientific evidence. Here are some suggestions to help people choose the best diet for them.
Menopause is a part of a woman’s life. Typically it begins at age 52, according to the Office on Women’s Health. But perimenopause, the transition into menopause itself, can begin much earlier. While some women begin to experience perimenopause in their late thirties, it more commonly begins when a woman reaches her forties.
New research into nutritional genomics reveals a wide range of ways your genes affect the kinds of foods your body tolerates, and those you should avoid.
Functional medicine treats the causes of hormonal imbalance, not just symptoms. Lots of questions help determine your diagnosis and course of treatment.
Your intestinal barrier protects you from toxins and bacteria in your gut, while allowing nutrients to pass through unimpeded. Damage to it can be a significant factor in many health issues – here’s what you need to know.
Your digestive tract is full of bacteria that help break down the foods you eat. When bacteria in your intestines work against you rather than for your benefit, this is gut dysbiosis.
Chronic fatigue syndrome, known technically as myalgic encephalomyelitis, appears to be caused by any of several factors: infection, hormonal changes, issues with the immune system, or a combination of these. Intriguing new research points to an additional possibility: damage to mitochondria in living cells.
Today we discuss whether you really need to take vitamins and minerals. Most Hong Kong residents will find that their health benefits by taking specific supplements. Here’s why.
Acid reflux is on the rise around the world, and obesity appears to be the culprit. But it isn’t something you can beat with a temporary diet change.
It can take three months to lose excess weight gained over the holidays. But if holiday weight loss is your goal, you can beat the problem before it begins.
