Autumn is the time when bugs are on the increase so more people catch colds and flus. As temperatures drop and days shorten, we tend to spend more time indoors where viruses thrive as the heating is turned up. A diet that is high in sugar and low in fresh fruit and vegetables can significantly weaken our immunity. Other factors that can weaken our defences are poor sleep pattern, stress, lack of exercise, prescription medication and smoking. Telltale signs of an under par immune system are lack of en...

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Unfortunately there is no speedy way to lose weight – especially if you want sustainable weight loss. Fad diets can mess up your metabolism (your body goes into starvation mode), initial weight loss is mainly water and you end up putting on weight again as soon as you return to your usual eating patterns. The key to long term weight loss is to adopt healthy eating habits and to adapt your taste buds so that your body gets re-educated. Start with small manageable changes and build up. Working with a nutr...

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