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Parkinson’s disease linked to lack of vitamin D
by Just Vitamins (12 Dec 2008)
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PEOPLE with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have Parkinson’s disease, according to new research. Scientists from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, America, tested 300 patients – a third with Parkinson’s disease, a third with Alzheimer’s and a third who were healthy. They found that 23 per cent of the group with Parkinson’s disease were deficie....
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Lack of B12 linked with Memory Loss & Dementia
by Just Vitamins (15 Oct 2008)
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NEW research suggests that Vitamin B12 may protect the brain from memory loss and dementia in old age. Scientists from the University of Oxford found that people with lower levels of the vitamin were six times more likely to suffer from brain shrinkage – a condition strongly linked with a higher risk of developing dementia – than those with higher levels in their blood. There are 700,0....
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When should I take my supplements?
by Just Vitamins (23 Aug 2008)
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One of the most common themes for questions asked through the Just Vitamins Nutrition Advice line is related to getting the maximum benefit from a supplement, and more specifically “when in the day should I take my supplement?” TOP TIPSUnless specifically stated otherwise on your supplement, here are some general points of guidance for supplement-taking.
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Exercise your Mind
by Just Vitamins (06 Jun 2008)
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MOST now agree that in the battle against ageing, keeping an active brain is just as important as keeping physically fit. An increasing amount of research is offering evidence that certain supplements and lifestyle changes may be able to help keep us mentally agile. Here we examine the evidence so far and consider which foods, supplements and lifestyle changes could help you. FOODS AND SUPPLEMENTS....
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Your supplements are still safe!
by Just Vitamins (16 Apr 2008)
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Antioxidant vitamins in the news You may be aware of some stories that appeared in the national TV and newspapers this morning (Wednesday 16th April 2008) regarding research into the safety of consuming the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and beta-carotene. Just Vitamins would like to assure you that you should still feel confident in consuming your antioxidant supplements, as this 'analysis' has bee....
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Natural Supplements for Joint Health
by Just Vitamins (02 Apr 2008)
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THERE is an increasing amount of research to suggest that some natural supplements may be able to play a part in relieving joint pain. Below are the six natural supplements most commonly taken for these conditions and details of the scientific studies which examine why they may be able to help. (continued from the article Arthritis & Joint Pain)GLUCOSAMINE SULPHATE Exists....
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Arthritis & Joint Pain
by Just Vitamins (20 Mar 2008)
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NINE million people in Britain seek help from their doctor each year for some form of joint pain. Here we examine how these conditions affect the body and the latest research into the natural supplements that may be able to help. ONCE most commonly known as rheumatism, aches and pains in the joints are today more likely to be referred to by the part of the body they affect – such as knee pai....
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Osteo4 - How healthy are your bones?
by Just Vitamins (22 Feb 2008)
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DUBBED the silent epidemic, osteoporosis will cause one in two women and one in five men over 50 in Britain to suffer broken bones. But the latest research (ref 1) shows that supplements can stop bone erosion. As Just Vitamins launches a unique and exclusive new product to the UK – Osteo4 - we examine who is at risk from the condition and which supplements may help improve bone health. OSTEO....
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Probiotics: The latest research
by Just Vitamins (05 Feb 2008)
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This article is continued from Part 1 here...AN increasing amount of research suggests that probiotics could be helpful to certain health complaints. Here we examine the research so far into how certain strains of bacteria could help with stomach ulcers and diarrhoea. STOMACH ULCERSOne of the ‘bad’ bacteria that lives in the stomach is called helicobactor pylori. It is, in fact, the mo....
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Probiotics: Can they help?
by Dr Mahmood Bashir BSc (hons), PhD (29 Jan 2008)
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THE so-called ‘friendly’ bacteria in our digestive system have risen to fame recently following mounting research into how they benefit health. Scientists believe it may be important to try to ‘top up’ these bacteria from time to time – when levels may dip due to stress or illness - with supplements called probiotics. But there is now also an increasing amount of evid....
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Echinacea: Nature's Cold Cure?
by Just Vitamins (28 Dec 2007)
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IT’S that time of year when many of us begin to feel the all-too-familiar first symptoms of the common cold. With conventional medicine unable to cure the condition it’s little wonder that many have turned to alternative treatments for help. Echinacea, a wild flower originally used by American Indians to help treat everything from coughs and colds to snakebites, is perhaps the most wel....
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Pomegranates: Could they protect your Prostate?
by Dr Mahmood Bashir BSc (hons), PhD (18 Dec 2007)
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JUDGING by the way they’re flying off the shelves of Britain’s greengrocers, pomegranates are the new ‘super food’ of the moment. Recent research into their health-giving properties saw the country’s biggest supermarket chain report a 76 per cent rise in demand for this Middle Eastern fruit and its juice this year. Here we examine why this unprepossessing fruit is bei....
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Depression, Anxiety & Stress: a Holistic Approach
by Dr Mahmood Bashir BSc (hons), PhD (14 Dec 2007)
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Depression, anxiety and stress are an all too common part of modern day living. But because of the stigma that often surrounds mental health issues patients can find it difficult to seek the right help. Here we present an at-a-glance guide to these three conditions and the natural remedies which scientists now believe may be able to play a part in aiding recovery. ANXIETYOne in ten of us will suff....
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Visisoft combats Macular Degeneration (AMD)
by Dr Mahmood Bashir BSc (hons), PhD (11 Dec 2007)
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SIGHT problems are set to double in Britain in the next 20 years thanks to our ageing population. With the number of sufferers predicted to rise from two to four million and controversy raging over the availability of the conventional drugs able to help, it is more important than ever that we are well informed about how to look after our eyes. Here we turn the spotlight on the most common eye cond....
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Menopausal Symptoms - A Herbal Approach
by Dr Mahmood Bashir BSc (hons), PhD (30 Nov 2007)
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THE menopause is a natural point in every woman’s life, a sign that the childbearing years are drawing to a close. But, however normal, this ‘change of life’ can cause some difficult physical and emotional symptoms. Here we examine how and why the menopause can affect a woman’s life and the scientific evidence that a herbal approach to treatment could be effective. During t....
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Rosehips: a new approach to painful joints?
by Dr Mahmood Bashir BSc (hons), PhD (21 Nov 2007)
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CHURCHILL’S wartime Government urged the nation to grow them for their health giving properties. The Vikings used them to stave off scurvy at sea. But an increasing amount of new research suggests the humble rosehip could prove to be exceptionally useful in the modern day health arena too. Here we provide a guide to the latest scientific studies which have linked this herbal remedy to condit....
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Back Pain puts jobs at risk
by Dr Mahmood Bashir BSc (hons), PhD (06 Sep 2007)
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MOST of us are more familiar with it as the spice that lends a distinctive deep yellow colour to Indian dishes. But research shows that turmeric may also be extremely good at reducing inflammation in the body. Here we examine the research into this ancient root and look at why it may be particularly useful in treating back pain, a condition that affects four out of five people in Britain at some p....
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Digest this! With Acidophilus Plus+ Probiotic
by Dr Mahmood Bashir BSc (hons), PhD (26 Jul 2007)
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Why do we need Acidophilus?Our digestive system can start to malfunction due to age, stress and illnesses, plus become temporarily problematic if taking antibiotics and whilst travelling. When the healthy micro-flora decline, the body is not able to protect itself from disease. Micro flora are important because they plays a role in synthesising important vitamins, nutrients, enzymes and ....
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A Holistic Way of Managing Stress
by Anastasia Stephens (03 Jun 2007)
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With exam season around the corner, stress levels in your home may be rising fast. Whether you are facing exams or supporting someone who is, you could feel that stress is already a major part of your life. Add the general aggravation of traffic jams; housework, your finances or your relationship and it may be difficult to find the time for those stress-relieving massages or energising sessions in....
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Aaah - choo! Help with Allergy Problems
by Anastasia Stephens (23 May 2007)
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Bursting with pollen, blossoming trees and lush springtime grasses are the perfect recipe for allergic misery. But before you rush to the anti-histamines to calm your itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing, think again. Good nutrition and natural supplements can actually dampen down your body’s allergic reactions, making hay fever symptoms significantly less severe.
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Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA's)
by Just Vitamins (11 Feb 2007)
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Here are the list of Vitamins & Minerals that have Recommended Daily Allowances set, with reference to the Food Labelling Regulations, Schedule 6, Part II.
Do you have any questions about nutrition?Call the Just Vitamins Nutrition Advice team forexpert, confidential & FREE advice [more info]
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Welcoming Winter!
by Denise Barrett (04 Dec 2006)
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Like it or not, we live in a land of seasons. With Winter comes a shortening of daylight hours and an unwelcome drop in temperature. The best thing you can do is look at the new season in a positive way and think of these reasons to be cheerful: • The winter landscape has its own special beauty. • We can snuggle up cosily (in-between bracing walks) &nb....
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Garlic - Vampires and Illness Beware!
by Denise Barrett (22 Nov 2006)
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The use of garlic for medicinal purposes dates back centuries. It is widely believed by many to help protect against heart disease and lower blood pressure. Some people also opt to take garlic supplements in order to help fight off colds. Therapeutic uses for garlic have been recorded in ancient Indian writings, dating as far back as 5000 years and garlic has also been regularly used in Chinese me....
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