Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Drink tea!
Drink green tea liberally throughout the day!
Does Stress Drive Inflammation?
Stress affects the immune-inflammatory cascade and has potential long-term effects on cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health.
Can ‘Forest Bathing’ Reduce Blood Pressure?
‘Forest bathing’ or being in and surrounded by nature has appreciable health benefits. In this review, the authors looked at whether forest bathing might help to reduce blood pressure.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Cut the Lattes!
Try decaf or tea and ditch the milky coffees if you’re at a weight-loss plateau
The Effect of Stress on Immunity
Stress is known to impact immunity. In this review, Cliff looks at the evidence for the impact of stress on immunity.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Consider reducing dairy
If you feel that dairy isn’t right for you, avoid it for four weeks and see if you feel any better
The Effects of Social Media on Stress
Social media use provides significant benefits for connection and support, but overuse is being shown to increase stress and mental and physical health conditions.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Use a quality protein powder
Protein powders provide the base for a convenient smoothie meal
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Take fish oil
Vegetarians and those reducing meat often worry about whether they will be able to consume optimal amounts of protein.
All About Lectins
Lectins are found in a wide variety of foods but they have come under fire for being ‘toxic’ or ‘damaging’. So, what does the evidence tell us? Are lectins OK, or all bad?
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Eat pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a fantastic addition to salads, stir-fries or as a snack on their own.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Use legumes as a protein option
Vegetarians and those reducing meat often worry about whether they will be able to consume optimal amounts of protein.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Always choose free-range eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein and healthy fats.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Choose wild fish
Fish is also a great protein option, and fatty fish like salmon and tuna also provide immune-supporting, anti-inflammatory omega 3 fats.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Choose grass-fed beef
Beef is a great protein option.
The Gut & Cardiovascular Health
There is a bi-directional relationship between the health of the gut and microbiome and many factors that influence cardiovascular health. In this article, Dr Cliff Harvey explores the reviews of this topic.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Sprout!
Sprouts are A FANTASTIC way to increase nutrient and protein content in meals, especially for vegetarians.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: If you’re vegetarian, use flax and hempseed oils
Omega-3 fats are crucial for health.
Can Gut Health Affect Headaches?
The gut-brain axis is bi-directional and the health of the gut is thought to affect headaches and migraines.
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Eat quality protein at every meal
Adequate protein is essential for health and performance.