Titles by Nicola Reavley

Learn how Antioxidants affect body function, their food sources plus scientifically-proven therapeutic uses.

 

The Antioxidant vitamins are vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta carotene from vitamin A. Minerals such as selenium, copper, maganese and zinc also have antioxidant properties when combined with certain enzymes. There are many other antioxidant compounds in food, such as bioflavonoids in fruit and vegetables; coenzyme Q10 in fish, nuts and lean meat; and sulfur-containing amino acids.

Learn how electrolytes affect body function, their food sources plus scientifically-proven therapeutic uses.

 

Potassium, sodium and chloride are known as electrolytes as they conduct electricity when dissolved in water. They are distributed throughout all body fluids including the blood, lymph, and the fluid inside and outside cells.

Electrolytes have been used to treat high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, kidney stones, and metabolic and respiratory acidosis.

Over 90 percent of women are affected be cellulite and it tends to worsen with age. Effective prevention and treatment of cellulite centres around a healthy diet and exercise. Detoxification programs, herbal medicines and treatments such as massage and skin brushing may also be useful. Maintaining a normal weight also plays an important part in cellulite prevention and treatment.