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The immune system works continuously to identify and defend the human body against any potential danger, such as invading viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. But sometimes these pathogens overwhelm the immune system resulting in disease and sometimes even death. Immunisation helps the immune system to defend the body against these deadly pathogens. 

People may choose to remove unwanted hair from the face or body for aesthetics – as dictated by the latest cultural fashion, or for medical reasons, like as hirsutism for example. Whatever the reason there are a number of different options available

What beer drinker would not be excited to be able to justify their love of a beer. The good news is having a beer or two can actually be good for you. Whilst heavy drinking, whether it be beer, wine or spirits, is not healthy for anybody, moderate beer drinking may offer some positive health values.

Providing the best nutrition is an important consideration for the healthy growth and development of children. Whilst the best source of vitamins, minerals and protein, carbohydrates, fats and phytonutrients should come from the diet, it can still be challenging for parents and caregivers to meet optimal nutritional needs.

As we get older we know what it's like to feel pain and stiffness in our joints and we only need to watch our older dog companions to see they share same struggle. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating disease which can take the joy out of our pets' life.

The brain is continuously playing a balancing act to try and keep the chemical (neurochemicals) in balance. Too much of one or too little of another can have a major effect on thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Internal and external influences can cause a change in the chemical balance changing the way you respond – influencing the mental highs and lows. This can present itself as anxiety, depression and insomnia.

Did you know you could be consuming micro sized plastics in the food you eat? We also inhale airbourne plastics from the atmosphere and those same microplastics come in contact with our skin. These plastics may be toxic to our body causing inflammation and oxidative stress.

Breaking a bone, also known as a fracture, can occur to any one at any time and being able to mend it successfully can be helped by providing the right nutrition. Elderly people or those with impaired circulatory disorders may be especially vulnerable to healing.

There are sugars found in everyday food items which, when eaten regularly, easily contribute to weight gain. Avoiding these can be an easy way to reduce excess weight and keep it off. Some are obvious, like lollies, deserts, soft drink and fruit juices, and some are hidden in processed and refined foods.

Simple, if you want to lose weight you have to reduce your food intake. Not necessarily as easy as that. Weight loss needs to be achieved in a healthy manner to avoid adverse side effects. Very low-calorie diet shakes (VLCD) can help by providing the right combination of macronutrients – carbohydrate, protein and fats, and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Following a VLCD diet program can make it easy to reduce excess weight.