ASK AN EXPERT: HOW DO YOU TACKLE WEIGHT LOSS MINDFULLY?
On average we go on four diets a year. And as soon as we come off them we put the weight back on. There are lots of reasons why we don’t lose weight and the outdated model of calories + exercise = ...
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF GETTING ILL WHEN FLYING
These are tricky times when it comes to day-to-day risk management. While lockdown restrictions may have loosened as COVID-19 case numbers fall in many parts of the world – including the green ligh...
IS YOUR PET THE KEY TO BETTER IMMUNITY?
Ask almost any pet owner, and they’ll tell you that owning and looking after their beloved dog, cat or other furry or feathered friend has definitely been good for their health. However, a lot of ...
7 SIGNS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM NEEDS HELP
The central importance of the immune system for protecting you from all manner of maladies can so often be forgotten about, right up until the moment something obviously goes wrong. The good news, ...
IU VERSUS MG: HOW TO ACTUALLY READ A LABEL
It’s very much the responsible thing to take the time to actually read the labels of the vitamin supplements you’re comparing in a high-street health store, or for that matter, to scrutini...
7 WAYS TO PRIORITISE YOUR IMMUNE HEALTH
The immune system has a vital role: It protects your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes. It is made up of various organs, cells and proteins. But ever the unsung hero, we don't ev...
CAN YOU SHOCK YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM INTO WORKING HARDER?
It’s an enticing idea for many of us; the idea that we can somehow trigger our immune systems into action via some kind of immediate ‘shock’ or trauma. Indeed, one of those potential means of provi...
ZINC AND LEAN MUSCLE: WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?
You’ve probably heard a fair amount about the importance of zinc, especially if you have so much as a casual interest in bodybuilding. While zinc is a trace mineral – which means you only need smal...
7 SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE VITAMIN C DEFICIENT
The crucial role that vitamin C – also known as ascorbic acid – has in a range of bodily functions should not be understated. This essential water-soluble vitamin helps to safeguard the health of y...
'NATURAL KILLER' CELLS: YOUR BODY'S STEALTH MODE
They’ve got a menacing enough name – but what are they, and what is their role in human health? Natural killer cells are also sometimes referred to as NK cells, killer cells, or just K cells. They’...
ASK A NUTRITIONIST: WHY CAN'T I GET ALL MY VITAMIN D FROM FOOD?
So why do I tend to advise patients to get out in the sunshine and supplement to optimise their vitamin D levels? Because we’re often low in it! The main reasons? We don’t go out in the sunshine en...
DOES COFFEE REALLY AFFECT VITAMIN ABSORPTION
It’s pretty understandable why so many of us feel the need to start the day – or indeed, finish it – with a satisfying cup of coffee. Amid the rushes, stresses and strains of daily life to...
THE IMMUNITY DIET: HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY TO BETTER IMMUNE HEALTH
Ask the Tonic Health Nutritionist Karen Newby: Can you eat your way to better immune health? There’s a lot of discussion about immune food at the moment. I whole heartedly disagree with the Britis...