Joint pain is a very common problem but doesn’t start to really affect people until they reach middle age. Often the cause is arthritis, which can come in many different forms and therefore treated in different ways.  While a vegan or plant-based diet can reduce inflammation and protect against arthritis, some people say their joints hurt after becoming vegan. Is there a link between the two? Firstly, if you’re experiencing joint pain and you feel that you can’t explain why you have it, going to the doctor to get a diagnosis is important. And from that point, you can take …

Raw garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to add to just about any food. And I personally don’t mind the smell either! But out of consideration for people around me, I would often find myself limiting the amount of raw garlic I ate, since consistently eating 3 or 4 cloves every day meant smelling like garlic, with the problem being even worse in the summer. You’ve probably heard that garlic has lots of health benefits, and that’s why I take my garlic supplements every day, as well as add raw garlic to my breakfast and dinner. Now,  if there was …

Nothing will make you give up on your vegan diet if you’re feeling sick all of the time. Sadly, many people are not thriving after going vegan, despite eating a healthier diet than before. In recent years there have been a few high profile vegans who have reverted back to animal products even after many years of being on the diet. What’s going on? As someone who has been vegan since 2012 and vegetarian since 2007, I know that the diet can present quite a few challenges if you’re not careful. And then trying to find answers to your problem …

One of the benefits of a high plant-based vegan diet is the protective effects against conditions such as cataracts and the gradual decline of vision with age. However, there have been several reports in the media, as well as published studies showing vegan diets can lead to deficiencies which cause blurred vision and other eyesight problems. As we get older, it’s natural that our eyesight starts to falter, no matter what diet we’re on. But if you have a sudden onset of blurred vision, then this should be looked at by a medical professional as soon as possible. In this …

Green tea is becoming an increasingly popular beverage to have, especially for those people who are more health-conscious. It’s already one of the most popular drinks in the world, especially in parts of Asia, while the west is only just catching up in the last few years to the delicate tastes and health benefits from drinking green tea. In this article, I will look at which green tea has the highest amount of catechins. If you go to the supermarket and walk down the tea aisle, you’re probably going to be confronted with a wide selection of teas. Green tea can be …