Adopting a vegan diet – a GP’s perspective
Vegan GP Josh Cullimore guides us through some of the key things to think about if you’re adopting a vegan diet. From making sure that…
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“You are what you eat” “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”
Think of your body as a well tuned car. What you put into your body determines the distance you can go and the quality of your journey. Optimum nutrition is about providing your body with a balance of great food to support good health.
The Magical Microbiome – how to maintain a healthy gut
There has been a lot of buzz in the media surrounding gut health – with the mysterious microbiome being at the centre of that attention….
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Meet Nutritionist Sharon Armstrong – Q&A WITH OUR THRIVE EXPERTS
Q1. How can I break my sugar addiction? Often when you have a sugar addiction or craving sugar more than you would expect, it’s your…
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Can CBD help with sleep?
Everyone we know craves sleep. They talk about it fantasise about it and never get enough of it. Whether it’s not being able to fall…
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Spring issue Thrive Health Magazine out now
Not sure about you but I’m so grateful to see the first signs of Spring. Even though Winter has seemed short, I’m ready to feel…
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Home DNA tests – does knowledge give you power?
Home DNA tests come in all shapes and sizes, but those in the health s phere normally analyse your genome to see how susceptible you…
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Vitamin K2 – the little known supplement
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer worldwide, but understanding this disease is key. There are some simple steps that can be taken to help prevent…
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Nutrition for a healthier gut
FODMAPs, lactobacillus, IBS, dysbiosis, vegan, raw, paleo, macrobiotic, what the hell is a scoby, and how do I know if my gut’s sprung a leak?…
Read More Ask a nutritionist – Meet Sharon Armstrong
A new feature from inside our Thrive Magazine Spring issue: Q&A with our Nutritional Expert – Sharon Armstrong What’s the difference between a probiotic and…
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Nourishing your Neurons – nutrition to switch on cognition
Understanding brain health and cognition can be a complex matter, especially when it comes to the grey and white kind! Words like oxidative stress, inflammation,…
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Is sugar becoming the new fat?
Fat has been demonised since the 1970s when the US made hasty recommendations that people should reduce their fat intake. Cardiovascular deaths were rising –…
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Are you getting enough vitamin D?
In 2012, in partnership with the UK Health Department the government released guidelines on increasing vitamin D intake, with a specific focus on “at risk”…
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