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Regular exercise Regular exercise is a key component of good health. Sure, with the pressures of modern day living it can be difficult to take the time out to engage in physical activity, but exercise helps your mind and body in so many ways. Not only can it help you to lose weight and tone muscle, but it can also increase your energy levels and release endorphins and other “feel-good” chemicals that can help stabilise and even improve your mood. Strength and weight-bearing exercises such as running, jumping and walking can even help to stave off osteoporosis (weakening of the...

Candida infectionCandida is a fungal yeast which, if allowed to flourish and grow out of control in the body, can lead to infection and cause a range of unpleasant symptoms. A very common Candida infection is known as thrush. Although a Candida albicans overgrowth can affect both sexes, it is particularly common for women to have some Candida in and around the genital area without displaying any symptoms and, therefore, without even knowing it's there. Men can also get Candida infections and these most commonly occur in the groin area, particularly if it regularly gets hot and sweaty (e.g. during...

  Are you experiencing some tummy trouble? If the answer is 'yes', it may be worth finding out a little about how your digestive system works in order to understand what could be going wrong.The digestive systemThe digestive system is a complex collection of organs and processes, which not only allow us to fuel our bodies and keep them free of toxins (through the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of waste), but also has a major role to play in our general health and well-being. For example, you might be surprised to learn that the most important part of...