Gluten – The Cereal Killer
We are what we eat. This is only partially true. We are also what we absorb. Separating nutrients and the waste products that leave our body from the food we
Building your biome: how to recover from antibiotics and stay healthy
For most of us, the word ‘germ’ is still synonymous with ‘dirty’, ‘dangerous’ – something to be avoided and, if possible, eradicated. We now know this idea to be outdated
Summer foods for the summer heat
Summer is the time to shed layers of clothes, and a few kilograms. There is always the choice of opting for a stringent dietery regime, but what about simply enjoying
How does the nervous system work? Neurophysiology has the answer
Neurophysiology is a medical specialty that uses sophisticated non-invasive techniques for studying the nervous system. For thousands of years human beings have been seeking to understand this complex system, but
Diabetes and physical activity
The importance of correct monitoring. Regardless of the type of diabetic disease, practising regular physical activity is important in maintaining a healthy life. Some of the benefits include increased self-esteem,
What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a drug…as simple as that. Readers may think they know all there is to know about this subject, but just in case they have forgotten it all, in
My experience as a chiropractic assistant
The first time I really learned about chiropractic was when I applied for a job at Algarve Quiroprática. I had seen the advertisement and heard some people talking, but to
Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric medicine is the use of oxygen in a hyperbaric environment, which means in conditions where air pressure in the atmosphere is higher than that at sea level. This type
The importance of diet in the treatment of cancer patients
Inflammatory and metabolic changes associated with cancer are a major cause of decreased appetite. Anorexia is one of the most common problems associated with the treatment of cancer patients and
Yes, you are unique!
Each person is an individual and there are no exceptions. Personalised medicine is the study of how inherited variations in an individual’s genes affect how the body processes and responds