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Men: Your Sperm Count is Plummeting

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 MariaC DHA, lycopene, selenium, testicular cancer, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc

A paper published in November 2022 describes data from 223 international studies that reveal that sperm count across the globe has decreased by more than half over the last fifty years. According to the team of scientists who made this discovery, humanity faces a “fertility crisis.”
You might take the view that — what with eight billion of us already on the planet — the situation is more of a solution than a problem. However, as well as being highly distressing for couples struggling to conceive, low sperm count is associated with a number of male health issues, including testicular cancer, and all-cause mortality.

General health

Is Black Pudding Healthy?

November 11, 2017September 7, 2022 MariaC 0 Comments Black pudding, haem iron, iron, monounsaturated fat, saturated fat, vitamin B12, zinc

Black pudding has traditionally held a reputation as a health hazard. But the reality is that this delicious breakfast component is full of readily digestible nutrients, especially those which fuel the brain.

Weight loss

Winning at weight loss: Check for underactive thyroid (again)

September 15, 2017September 1, 2022 MariaC 0 Comments basal temperature test, Broda Barnes, fatigue, goitrogen, hypothyroidism, iodine, iron, mild hypothyroidism, selenium, T3, T4, Thyroid Patient Advocacy, thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyroxine, tired, triiodothyronine, TSH, underactive thyroid, weight gain, zinc

Fatigue and easy weight gain are typical symptoms of an underactive thyroid. Too many people see their doctors for a thyroid test, which comes back negative. That doesn’t necessarily mean that there isn’t a thyroid problem – mild hypothyroidism is surprisingly common, and usually passes undetected.

General health

Quinoa: Is it the superfood it’s cracked up to be?

May 25, 2017February 23, 2021 MariaC 0 Comments calcium, carbohydrate, complete protein, gluten-free, iron, magnesium, protein, Quinoa, vegans, vegetarians, zinc

Quinoa is considered something of a superfood, because of its protein and mineral content. But is it truly deserving of its reputation, and culinary status?

Feed Your Brain

The link between diet and depression: 5 important facts

May 25, 2017June 24, 2019 MariaC 0 Comments antidepressants, blood sugar, brain, cognitive function, Depression, DHA, diet, docosahexoenic acid, folate, homocysteine, Insulin resistance, nutrition, oily fish, phytate, psychiatric disorder, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, type 2 diabetes, vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc

Although diet plays a crucial role in the normal functioning of the brain, it is often overlooked as a major cause of depression, despite all the evidence. This article describes how certain nutrient deficiencies can lead to depression. Find out how to ensure you are eating the right foods for a healthy brain.

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