Optimum nutrition is the foundation for optimum health according to Bradley McEwen, PhD, MHSc(Hum Nutr), BHSc, Naturopath and Senior Lecturer at Southern Cross University. Fruit and vegetables are extremely important for a healthy lifestyle as sources of nutrients for optimal health. Fruit and vegetables are important in the reduction of disease risk. These disease risks … Read more
The incidence of autoimmune disease is increasing with more than 100 autoimmune diseases now recognised in medicine.1 However, in the majority of cases patients are not tested or treated for infection. Autoimmune diseases are now the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system recognises and attacks the host … Read more
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for cellular health and function. As well as attenuating acute inflammation,6 they are required for foetal neurodevelopment,7 can prevent cognitive and mood disorders8 and minimise cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality in adults.9 Despite this, 80% of adults do not meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) of 500 mg of omega-3. Interestingly, even this … Read more
