Definition Colds are contagious infections of the upper airways most often caused by a virus. Colds are very common in young children, with most suffering around 10 colds in their…
Definition A cold, or upper respiratory tract infection, is the most common cause of illness in children and adults. Most colds are caused by a virus. Description More than 200…
Definition A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear your airways of mucus and irritating particles such as dust or smoke. Description Coughs may be acute (lasting less…
The atherosclerosis diet is similar to those recommended for other conditions associated with heart disease (eg hyperlipidemia and hypertension. The aim is to adopt a healthy diet which will prevent…
Definition The Healthy Hair Diet aims to provide adequate nutrients to improve the growth, health and appearance of hair for children and adults. Diet should be adequate in Zinc. Deficiency…
Definition Macrobiotic is derived from the Greek words meaning Long or Great Life. The modern practice of macrobiotics was started in the 1920’s by a Japanese educator named George Ohsawa.…
Description People with coeliac disease are intolerant to gluten – a protein found in cereals such as wheat, rye, oats and barley. Coeliac disease is permanent, but people with the…
A detoxification diet is similar to a liver cleansing diet in that it rids the body of built-up toxins and replaces them with nutrients. Extreme restrictive dietary behavior (eg. a…
Poor diet is a major risk factor for most types of heart disease. The rate of heart disease is far greater in Western countries, where the diet is too high…