With Eating Disorders Awareness Week 20th - 26th February 2012 nearly upon us - a survey of over 600 people by Beat - the leading UK eating disorders charity - has revealed that 65% felt bullying had contributed to their eating disorder. This is a 41% increase on a similar survey carried out by the charity in 2009 which campaigns around raising self esteem and more detailed research into the link between eating disorders and bullying.
Our kidneys are amazing! Their main job is to remove toxins and excess water from our body. Kidneys also help to control our blood pressure, to produce red blood cells and to keep our bones healthy. They keep us alive, but for different reasons people of all ages may suffer kidney failure.
The Source caught up with the owners of Ecoforce to have a chat about the Dishmatic and decided to put it to the test... ...and share our thoughts on the EcoForce range.
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) today welcomed an announcement by the Government Chief Medical Officer, Sally Davies, regarding Vitamin D.
Are you dealing with digestive discomfort? Could you have a food intolerance? Read this collection of case studies to discover how some people have identified their intolerances and what they have done to ease their symptoms.
National Salt Awareness Week 26th March - 1st April 2012 will focus on salt reduction and the prevention of stroke. Stroke is the third biggest killer in the UK and the leading cause of severe adult disability. Salt reduction and stroke prevention has been selected as the topic for SAW 2012 because salt is the major factor that raises blood pressure and high blood pressure is the single most important risk factor for stroke - responsible for 62% of strokes.
