The most common cause of joint pain is arthritis. Of those people who suffer from osteoarthritis, 50% more are women. 3 out of 4 people who have the disease rheumatoid arthritis are women. So, why does joint pain affect women more than men?   Joints and the anatomy of a woman’s body There are 360 joints in the human body. Joints allow the body to move and support bodily functions. Joints are a complicated bio combination of bone, nerve cells, lubricant and cartilage. Cartilage in a joint acts as a cushion between the bones.   Hormones play a significant role in the female and male jo ..read more

Midlife brings significant health changes to the ageing woman. It can become hard to embrace getting older when she looks in the mirror and sees a body she doesn’t recognise anymor – it’s a different version of her. The ageing woman’s body changes dramatically, most notably in the production of her hormones, and her monthly menstrual cycle stops. Normally, between the ages of 40-50, she makes the transition into menopause. The female menopause can be like an unkind hormonal tsunami. Symptoms come and go in waves, sometimes resulting in physical and mental trauma and lasting up to 14 years. &nb ..read more

Sometimes, life can be a real headache, especially for migraine sufferers. The prescribed migraine drug Triptans has significant limitations, such as incomplete and inconsistent pain relief, a high rate of headache recurrence and cardiovascular contradictions. Now, there is a better alternative drug, Rimegepant, it’s successfully addressing the unmet needs of migraine sufferers.     Rimegepant is a migraine drug approved by the NHS, and experts say it could help thousands of people.  Rimegepant is a type of drug primarily developed for the acute treatment of migraine.  ..read more

Our immune system is heavily impacted by age. It is forever evolving and being remodelled. Around 10% of older people develop allergies later in life which can result in severe reactions. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have stated that food allergies are a growing concern in our senior population worldwide.     Ageing brings changes to the immune response in the digestive tract.  As we age, there are many structural, functional and physiological changes with impaired interactions between immune responses including a change to the immune response of the digestive tra ..read more

Alpha-Lipoic acid (ALA) is a natural antioxidant produced in every cell in the body. It is produced to turn glucose into energy, as well as attack “free radicals” – the waste products that are created when food is turned into energy and, if left unchecked can damage DNA. Alpha-Lipoic acid is found in 2 forms: R-LA (R-Lipoic Acid) and S-LA (S-Lipoic Acid). R-Lipoic Acid (R-LA) – The natural and biologically active form of lipoic acid, this is found in certain foods such as red meat, organ meat, broccoli, peas, spinach and tomatoes, as well as in certain supplements such as ATPPro. R-LA is ess ..read more

Vision is one of our most valued senses, integral to the way we experience the world. Yet, an alarming number of Americans – approximately 93 million – face the risk of serious vision impairment. Much of this is due to common conditions that, if addressed early and effectively, can be managed without going under the knife. Understanding Eye Health Healthy vision is dependent on numerous factors, including genetics, diet, lifestyle, and proper eye care practices. Some eye conditions cannot be resolved without medical intervention, but many are managed with proper care and attention. Here are s ..read more

As the winter weather arrives many of us experience the problem of cracked lips, along with the recurring concern of cold sores. But what leads to these unwelcome outbreaks during the colder months, and how can we fortify our skin – and our immune systems – against them? Understanding Cold Sores Cold sores, known as fever blisters, are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Once you’re infected with HSV, there’s no cure; it remains in your body for life. Manifesting as blisters around the mouth, these sores arise unexpectedly, and while they typically heal within a couple of weeks, the virus ret ..read more

When exposed to chronic stress, your body ages rapidly, but a study has revealed that it is possible to reverse some stress-related premature ageing. Stress is a risk factor for numerous diseases and disorders. It triggers inflammation and cross-talk between the immune and central nervous system.     Worrying yourself into an early grave.  As you age, there is an increasing trajectory of damage accumulation to your body and loss of function, leading to mortality. During the ageing process, the body comes under oxidative stress and inflammation, causing cellular senescence a ..read more

Did you know that the old-age phrase ‘gut instinct’ is a real thing? Our enteric nervous system (ENS) is an extensive network of brain-like neurons and neurotransmitters in and around the gut. The ENS constantly communicates with the brain via the vagus nerve – the body’s information highway.     We’ve all experienced it – stress and a nervous stomach resulting in a quick trip to the toilet.   Dr Emeran Mayer is an ENS specialist from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of the book ‘The Mind-Gut Connection’. In the book, he states, “Your gut has ..read more

Our face changes as we age, skin ageing is the most obvious sign and several factors contribute to it. There are two types of skin ageing categories intrinsic and extrinsic. One category we have no control over and the other is the result of our lifestyle choices.   The state of ageing skin isn’t based solely on chronological age – visually, some people age quicker than others The intrinsic factor – we can’t control, it combines genetics and inevitable degenerative effects of oxidative stress, free radicals, hormonal shifts and the body’s inability to repair itself so efficiently whe ..read more