With celebrity followers helping boost its appeal the keto diet is still very much in vogue. But does it sit comfortably within the natural health sector?
The K word
October 21, 2019 Continue Reading
Patrick Holford
Ireland celebrates ‘vibrant and enterprising’ retail sector
The best of Ireland’s independent health food retailers have again been recognized in the Health Stores Ireland/Better Retailing Magazine Retailer Awards.
October 2, 2019 Continue Reading
Holford goes hybrid
Ahead of the release of his new book The Hybrid Diet, nutritionist and author Patrick Holford announces a nationwide tour, set to commence on 20 March 2019 at Sheaf Street Health Store in Daventry.
December 11, 2018 Continue Reading
Ireland celebrates indie health stores
Last weekend Vitality Expo hosted the Irish Health Food Industry Awards – coordinated by event organizer Health Stores Ireland and co-sponsored by Wiley’s Finest and Better Retailing Magazine.
September 12, 2018 Continue Reading
Fish oil supplements: ‘little or no’ effect, Cochrane review concludes
A new study published by the influential Cochrane Library concludes that there is ‘little or no effect’ of omega-3 supplements on the risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death.
July 19, 2018 Continue Reading
Vitality Expo 2018 is on its way
Vitality Expo 2018, organized by Health Stores Ireland, is taking place at Dublin’s RD on 8-9 September this year.
March 22, 2018 Continue Reading
TED-style talks on stage at NPE
The Natural Products Talks Theatre programme at this year’s NPE will feature a mix of fast-paced TED-style talks, dynamic panel discussions and live interviews.
February 15, 2018 Continue Reading
The Vegan Society responds to Patrick Holford’s column with a letter to the editor
The Vegan Society respond to Patrick Holford’s column ‘The dangers of a vegan diet’ with a letter to the editor.
December 7, 2017 Continue Reading
Hangover cures that work
It’s the season to drink and be merry, but there’s a good and a bad side to alcohol. Moderate drinkers have a lower risk of a number of diseases, including heart disease and dementia.
November 24, 2017 Continue Reading
The dangers of a vegan diet
Sometimes it’s hard to be a vegan. There are three key nutrients a vegan diet struggles to provide enough of: vitamin B12, vitamin D and omega-3 fats.
November 1, 2017 Continue Reading
Winning the cold war
Despite the anti-vitamin propaganda, vitamin C actually works – depending on the dose. That’s the conclusion of the most recent and most thorough review published this year by Professor Harri Hemila from the University of Helsinki, including a clear exposé of the flaws that were used to falsely discredit vitamin C.
October 1, 2017 Continue Reading
Natural Health Practice and Patrick Holford brands join forces
Two of the best known names in nutritional products, The Natural Health Practice Ltd (NHP) and Patrick Holford, have joined forces.
March 17, 2017 Continue Reading
The Great British Bloat Off – nationwide seminar tour
Two thirds of women experience bloating. “It’s not normal.” Says Patrick Holford, who has launching a campaign in March to beat the bloat.
January 11, 2017 Continue Reading
Are you well connected?
Patrick Holford’s new book The Chemistry of Connection sets out to add another layer to the meaning of ‘holistic’ living.
July 24, 2016 Continue Reading
Is moringa the ‘superfood of superfoods’?
Is moringa the ‘superfood of superfoods’? asks Patrick Holford
May 10, 2016 Continue Reading
20-minute online test shows how to halve Alzheimer’s risk
One in four people over 50 are predicted to develop Alzheimer’s, currently suffered by 850,000 people in Britain. Currently there are no effective drug treatments, and none in development that look promising, however the good news is that it in many cases it can be prevented. Leading dementia experts estimate that more than half the […]
January 5, 2015 Continue Reading
B vitamins “won’t prevent Alzheimer’s” concludes Oxford team
Taking B vitamins doesn’t slow mental decline as we age, nor is it likely to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a study by researchers at Oxford University has concluded. Lead researcher, Dr Robert Clarke, went as far as saying that the study “draws a line under under the debate” on B vitamins and cognitive decline. The Oxford […]
July 17, 2014 Continue Reading
Pay us your $3bn fine – we’ll start a nutritional revolution!
This week global drugs industry giant GSK was hit with an eye-watering $3 billion fine after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud. Why not give us the money, says Patrick Holford – we could start a nutritional revolution! (more…)
July 6, 2012 Continue Reading
Patrick Holford seminars focus on healthy ageing
Leading nutritionist and mental health expert, Patrick Holford, begins a 12 city, nationwide tour of The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing seminars on April 23rd – the first taking place in Leeds. (more…)
March 23, 2012 Continue Reading
Surfing the silver tsunami!
In a special a live interview format at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe, Britain’s leading spokesperson on nutrition in the media, Patrick Holford, and award-winning medical journalist, Jerome Burne, answer questions about their highly anticipated new book The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing. (more…)
January 31, 2012 Continue Reading
News
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New ‘backwards’ refill rules hit Brighton & Hove
Customers at Infinity Foods have expressed annoyance at changes to its refills system – changes which the retailer had to make to conform to regulations.
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Plastic use up as supermarkets backtrack on pledges to cut back
The amount of plastic produced and used by UK supermarkets rose this year, according to a report by Greenpeace and the Environmental Investigation Agency.
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Zeroing in on the plastic-free opportunity
The historic UK spa town of Tunbridge Wells is the venue for one of the country’s newest plastic-free retailers, The Zero Waste Company
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SFT welcomes HRH Prince of Wales as Patron
It has been announced that HRH The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation from the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) to become the charity’s Patron.
Features
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Pick of the products 2019
One thing’s for sure when reflecting on this year’s products: our industry never fails to deliver on innovation. With the word ‘sustainability’ on everyone’s lips, our sector was pioneering its ‘better for you and the planet’ products long before the phrase hit the mainstream. As the world plays catch-up, here’s a review of the trendsetting […]
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Gut vibrations
With irritable bowel syndrome affecting approximately 12 million people in the UK, Jane Wolfe finds out how diet and lifestyle changes can significantly help sufferers, and investigates the low-FODMAP solution (more…)
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Living life on the veg
Plates of lifeless veg and soggy ‘fishless fingers’ are a thing of the past. Rosie Greenaway orders the vegan catch of the day, explores today’s sophisticated veggie market, and discovers just how much the nation’s love of animal products is costing the planet (more…)
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The whole package
Want the truth about sustainable packaging? It’s complicated – but consumers and brands are both committed to change, says Matt Chittock
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