Articles tagged Lifestyle medicine
Get that good gut feeling
Gut health is no fleeting fad. The more we learn, the more we understand how important it is to overall health. Here’s what you need to...
Aren’t humans designed to eat meat and dairy?
Humans for most of history have been gatherers rather than hunters, yet the myth persists that eating animals is natural and necessary. Doctors...
The health benefits of forest bathing
Your guide to the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku and its incredible therapeutic benefits.
The connection between eating animals and pandemics
Drs Shireen and Zahra Kassam explain how animal farming has dramatically increased the risk of new infections with epidemic and pandemic...
Food and your mood
Can what we eat and drink affect our mental health? You bet it can. Here’s how you can harness the protective power of plants to feel your best.
Supplements and plant-based diets: sorting fact from fiction
Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or a long-time vegan, it’s likely you’ve heard some mixed messages about nutritional adequacy and...
Unbreakable bones
Strong bones are important for all ages. While bone health is critical for healthy ageing, it’s the bones you bank today that can protect you...
Not all carbs are equal
It’s time we stopped blaming black beans for the problems caused by jellybeans. Carbs are not bad, it’s the foods some of them come in.
6 Secrets for living longer and better
Here we uncover longevity lessons from the people of the Blue Zones – those that live the longest and the healthiest lives. Let’s start with...
Hormone harmony
Many common health complaints are caused by hormone imbalances. It may surprise you to learn that what you eat can help or hinder in this...