by tanya | Nov 1, 2016 | General Medical Info, Nutritional Living
When your body lacks the lactase enzyme, the milk is not broken down and arrives in the large intestine as larger molecules. Bacteria in the large intestine attack the sugar & large amounts of gas are released as breakdown products. the sugar itself also causes...
by tanya | Oct 26, 2016 | General Medical Info, Nutritional Living
The International Journal of Epidemiology published a shocking finding that: South Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure reported among people aged 50 and over for any country in the world, at any time in history. It is estimated that 6.3 million people...
by tanya | Feb 23, 2016 | General Medical Info, Nutritional Living
ADHD: WHAT IS HYPERACTIVITY? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder commonly called “hyperactivity” is a clinical diagnosis based on specific criteria: excessive motor activity impulsiveness short attention span low tolerance to frustration easily distracted appear...
by tanya | May 18, 2015 | General Medical Info, Nutritional Living
Cardiovascular disease is rife in South Africa, with more than 200 people dying per day because of some form of heart and blood vessel disease. For every woman that dies of a heart attack, 2 men die. Chronic disease in SA, including heart disease, is increasing...
by tanya | May 18, 2015 | Nutritional Living
Make sure your child’s diet pattern and carbohydrate intake complements his insulin regime A balanced meal plan is key Combine starches with a protein or dairy and add some vegetables too Learn about Carbohydrate counting Get to know your GI’s. Choose low-GI...
by tanya | May 18, 2015 | Nutritional Living
The first important thing you need to determine when dealing with emotional or comfort eating is whether you are physically or emotionally hungry. Physical hunger is when our sugar levels are dipping due to poor food choices (high refined carbs) or lack of regular...
