Is their health deteriorating, and if so why are they developing health problems? Women may be living longer than previous generations but the important factor is quality rather than quantity. Statistics show that women’s major health problems are on the increase with 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 getting osteoporosis and 1 […]
Can lifestyle changes reduce our risk of getting Cancer?
We each have a unique set of genes and family history that might make us more susceptible to certain diseases such as cancer, but diet and lifestyle changes can reduce our risk of getting these diseases. We tend to think of our genetic make-up and family history being in the hands of fate and then […]
Reducing the risk of Cancer with dietary changes
According to the World Cancer Research Fund in 2009, 40% of all cancers could be prevented by changes in diet and lifestyle and only 5% are actually due to a genetic disposition. Recommendations from the WCRF include avoiding sugary drinks and limiting consumption of foods high in added sugar, low in fibre or high in […]
The three most important health resolutions
What are the three most important health resolutions that every woman (aged between 25 and 45) should make and stick to? Why is each so important to women’s health? 1. Reduce or eliminate sugar and refined carbohydrates from the diet. Women need to know that sugar and refined carbohydrates that are broken down into sugar […]