So why, you ask, is obesity so bad? Obesity is inflammatory. Fat tissue secretes the molecules that stir up inflammation and obese people walk around with a long-term low-grade inflammation throughout their tissues as a result.
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There isn’t one. But you knew that. It is, however, an opportune time to emphasise that healthy living messages are even more important now than they ever were. Most COVID infected people overseas who didn’t do well had an underlying condition like heart disease, cancer or diabetes.
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Hi there. I didn’t anticipate having to write to you all. Dr Mulgan is clearly the brains of this operations. For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Stephen Iorns. I’m the chair of Lifeguard Health Limited and Roderick’s co-founder. I’m tasked with keeping this ship on an even keel, and often engaged in the nuts and bolts of the operation. I’m writing to you about how COVID-19 will impact LifeGuard Health, and at worst case scenario our continued supply of Essentials to our valued customers.
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How to stay sane in a lockdown is a contemporary theme. Mentioned less often is how to stay healthy in one. So those of us who quietly mind our health week on week with our lifestyle choices.
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What do green tea, blueberries, chocolate and pomegranates have in common? Along with many foods touted to keep you well, they are rich in polyphenols.
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Is the world’s most popular cholesterol drug an anti-inflammatory in disguise?
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You know what the flu is like: not only does everything ache, but you have no energy. Scientists think this happens so we are forced to save precious energy to fight the infection.
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A recent sponsored Herald article (by NZ Eggs) “Kiwis pay high price for health” is a timely reminder that none of us can supplement our way out of unhealthy dietary and lifestyle choices. Nutrition, along with adequate sleep and exercise, is the core of good health. It’s that simple. The implications of a high stress, sedentary lifestyle and a diet of takeaways and processed food simply can’t be overridden with a daily multi-vitamin and a couple of fish-oil capsules!
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One of the most inflammatory elements in modern diets is sugar, which is a pity, because it is often added to processed food. Turns out, even the natural version isn't necessarily any better. The Journal of the American Medical Association is one of the medical world's most influential publications, and it has recently published the findings of research into fruit juice.
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We’ve all known for a long time about the impact good nutrition (or the absence of!) has on our physical health – but evidence that it’s equally beneficial for healthy cognitive function is now considerable.
Latest research reported in this week’s NZ Herald lists vegetables, berryfruit, nuts and ‘good quality’ fats (think oily fish, avocado and olive oil) as some of the very best things to include in our diet to promote mental well-being and cognitive good health. The reasons for their positive health effects mainly relate to the presence of antioxidants and various phytochemicals which can exert an almost drug-like effect on our bodies.
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My recently published book, The Internal Flame, devotes a chapter to the importance of working exercise into our daily lives, and stresses the value of ALL movement – not just the sort which features an expanse of lycra and an eye-wateringly expensive gym membership.
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But I have recently published a book called “The Internal Flame” that’s available through our publisher’s website, in a number of book stores, and on the kindle through Amazon. I thought you might be interested in the science behind LifeGuard Essentials, which was where the book began. Early uptake of the book has been exceptional, with BookSellers New Zealand stating that “This book is poised to be an international best seller.” Here is a small taste from the back cover…
Read MoreTechniques that prevent heart disease have evolved in three waves: the first was diet, exercise and smoking cessation; the second was advanced drugs like statins; the third is dawning, and it is inflammation blockers. And not just for heart disease. Read about it in this major piece from The Listener, along with everything else that is going on in the world of inflammation, big diseases, and plant extracts that may be curative.
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