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…
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…
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…
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…
Genetically Modified Foods – BBC Documentary
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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…
Nutrigenomics 101: Coffee and Your Genes
That morning cup with its roasted-nut scent is something that many of us can’t live without – whereas others won’t even touch a drop. Although it’s one of the world’s most popular drinks, coffee has received a lot of attention regarding its “contradictory” health risks and benefits. Whether coffee is beneficial or not has been…
Can Too Much Exercise Shorten Your Lifespan?
It’s happening: more people are moving. Frantically. In the UK alone, the fitness industry grew to a massive £4.08 billion per year, thousands of fitness apps are developed every month, and a brand new fitness facility opens every other day (TLDCi, 2014). More of us are cycling, running, walking, getting stronger, and becoming increasingly passionate…
Full Yet Hungry? Appetite Neurochemistry – Part I
People tell you “when you feel full, stop eating”. But what does feeling full mean anyway? And why do we keep eating despite having a filled up, stretched stomach? It appears that the science of feeling full is not as straightforward… In this report, we start unravelling some of its mysteries: Grab “Full Yet Hungry?…
Why Don’t We All Get Cancer?
Did you know that each of your body cells may experience up to one million DNA breaks per day? That’s a lot of DNA mistakes! If there are so many mistakes occurring in our cells, then why don’t we all get cancer? To find out, grab “Why Don’t We All Get Cancer?” below: Conveniently download…
