From Food to DNA: Can Gene Expression be Changed?

You may have heard of the nature versus nurture debate. Is it your genes (nature) or is it your environment (nurture) that determine who you are? Although the debate has raged for years, the latest research has confirmed that it is a combination of the two (Polderman et al., 2015). But what would you say…

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GI Restoration: How to Heal Your Gut (Part 1)

It is estimated that up to a quarter of the world’s population suffers from gastrointestinal problems, and the majority of these are women (Shivaji and Ford, 2014). Are you, or is someone you know, included in this statistic? Chances are, the answer is yes. If your symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, acid reflux or…

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Can We Survive On Raw Food Alone?

Picture this… It’s 1.8 million years ago. You’re hanging out on the savannah with your tribe, huddled round a fire for warmth and security and munching on raw meat from a buffalo you killed earlier. Everyone is exhausted from the hunt. Someone accidentally drops the buffalo carcass into the flames. Chaos and anger ensues over…

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CYQ is now YMCA Awards

CYQ has recently announced that its name has changed to YMCA Awards. This change should be seen as a positive step for you. The YMCA brand is strong and globally recognised. You may have a number of questions, so we’ve prepared a series of Q&A’s for you (see below). Mainly to reassure you that this…

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Genetically Modified Foods – BBC Documentary

Video duration: 29 minutes ARVE Error: Mode: lazyload not available (ARVE Pro not active?), switching to normal mode (C) Courtesy of BBC One Panorama. (Genetically Modified Foods – BBC Documentary: “GM Food. Cultivating Fear”)  

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Gluten: A Psychological Nocebo?

Gluten seems to be the dietary terror du jour. Bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, even some hams. They all contain gluten. This sticky-chewy protein compound seems glued to the food industry AND our fearful minds. Gluten has been blamed for every health problem we most hate and fear, from obesity to memory loss, to inflammation and…

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