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Omega-3 Fatty Acids - A Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Chronic inflammation contributes to many painful conditions, including osteoarthritis and back pain - while treatment with drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac work well there are extreme side effects associated with their use. An alternative treatment with fewer side effects that also reduces the inflammatory response and thereby reduces pain is believed to be omega-3 essential fatty acids found in fish oil.
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Turmeric Extract for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes the joints to become painful and stiff and is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. Many people with the condition depend on non-steroidal anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen to manage the symptoms, but the regular, chronic use of these types of medications is associated with significant, and very serious, side effects. A safe and natural remedy comes in the form of turmeric extract, which has shown to as effective for pain relief as ibuprofen.
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Selenium - a mineral crucial to health
As recently as three decades ago, Selenium was considered an irrelevant nutrient however scientists have now discovered that it's nutritionally essential for humans and plays a key role in helping to protect the body against many damaging diseases and conditions.
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Iron deficiency - the most common mineral deficiency in the world
Iron deficiency is the most common mineral deficiency in the world affecting nearly 1 billion people (15% of the world’s population). Iron deficiency usually arises by any factor or a combination of three factors which are: low iron diets, poor absorption and excessive loss of blood. Common symptoms include lethargy, feeling weak and fatigued, excessive hair loss, a weakened immune system and a short attention span. Find out which people are more likely to be at risk.
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8 ways to build strong bones
Bones are quite literally the support system of the body, so it’s very important to keep them strong and healthy. Bones are continuously being broken down and rebuilt in tiny amounts. Before the age 30 (when bones typically reach peak bone mass) the body is creating new bone faster but after the age 30 the bone building balance naturally shifts and more bone is lost than gained. What can you do to ensure that you're doing everything you can to keep your bones strong and healthy?
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Is it safe to take fish oil supplements when pregnant?
Yes and no! It is important to know the differences between different types of fish oil supplements.There are two categories of fish oil supplement, one of which is safe to take in pregnancy, the other is not.
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What is not safe to eat during pregnancy?
When pregnant there are some foods you should give up or cut down on because they could cause food poisoning or harm your baby. Some are very obvious but some are not - find out more by reading the full article.
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Top Tips for Swallowing Bulky Pills
While it seems like an easy task, swallowing a pill is something that many of us have great difficulty doing. The fear of gagging causes the throat to tighten up so that the pill stays in your mouth until you spit it out. Here we look at various ways to approach the problem so that you can relax and just let the pill slide down!
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Can CLA provide salvation from cellulite?
If you’re one of the 85% of women in the UK affected by the dreaded orange peel then you'll be pleased to hear there is new hope for an effective treatment! Recent scientific studies have identified a special kind of fatty acid known as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as being effective in lowering body fat levels and improving the visual appearance of cellulite.
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