6 December 2025. At Christmas time, remember your pets .
Be aware when choosing your Christmas decorations as some are toxic and can be fatal to cats and dogs.
- Amaryllis ((Amaryllis belladonna, Amaryllis paradisicola) causes kidney failure.
- Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) causes stomach damage
- Holly berries (Ilex aquifolium) cause cardiac arrest.
- Mistletoe (Viscum album) causes neurological damage.
- Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) causes vomiting, seizures and heart failure.
For more details about toxic and nontoxic items for cats and dogs see>> Nature Cures for pets
1 December 2025 Gut bacteria and Parkinson’s disease
Changes in gut bacteria communities are associated with a decrease in riboflavin and biotin in people with Parkinson’s disease. To fix this see the highest natural sources of these two vitamins and how to balance the beneficial bacteria in the intestines:
- Feed your freindly bacteria
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- Vitamin B7 (biotin)
19 November 2025 Unexplained sweating may be caused by a heart problem
Sudden, unexplained sweating can be a critical early warning sign that the body is under severe cardiovascular stress. According to research from the University of Illinois at Chicago, sweating without heat, exercise, or emotional triggers may signal that the heart is struggling to pump blood effectively. This often occurs when narrowed arteries, a result of atherosclerosis, force the heart to work harder than normal. As the heart becomes overburdened, the nervous system may activate widespread sweating as a distress signal. Recognising this symptom early can help someone seek urgent medical care before a heart attack fully develops.
22 October 2025 Side effects of antidrepressant medications
The following drugs were studied in 2025 by King’s College London and the University of Oxford UK and found to have significant health effects after just eight weeks of taking them.
Antidepressants drugs that cause weight loss
- Agomelatine
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Desvenlafaxine
- Duloxetine
- Duluxertine
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Sertraline
- Venlafaxine
Antidepressant drugs that cause weight gain
- Amitriptyline
- Maprotiline
- Mirtazapine
Antidepressant drugs that raise the blood pressure
- Amitriptyline
- Fluoxetine
- Nortriptyline
- Venlafaxine
Antidepressant drugs that do not raise the blood pressure
- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
- Paroxetine
Antidepressant drugs that increase LDL cholesterol levels
- Duloxetine
- Paroxetine
- Venlafaxine
Antidepressant drugs that do not raise LDL cholesterol levels
- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
See also>> Medication dangers
8 October 2025 Regular consumption of eggs can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Eggs are able to provide many of the essential nutrients needed for correct brain function and should be a staple part of the diet for anyone suffering from psychological disorders. Eating more than one egg per week can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition. Researchers found that this simple dietary habit is linked to a 47% lower risk of developing the condition. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, choline, and antioxidants in eggs play a key role in supporting cognitive function and protecting brain cells. Regular egg consumption can help to preserve memory and reduce inflammation as people age. See>> Eggs
7 October 2025 Parkinson’s disease may start in the kidneys not the brain.
A groundbreaking study from Wuhan University has made researchers now believe the disease may not start in the brain, but in the kidneys. The study found abnormal clusters of alpha-synuclein (α-Syn) proteins, the same ones heavily linked to Parkinson’s, inside the kidneys of affected patients. These proteins are known to trigger neurological damage when they build up in the brain. In animal experiments, healthy kidneys successfully cleared these proteins. When kidney function was impaired, the α-Syn proteins began to travel to the brain leading to a build-up and the development of Parkinson’s disease.
People with chronic kidney disease but no neurological symptoms were found to have α-Syn buildup. This discovery suggests the kidneys might act as an early “reservoir” for toxic proteins, which could later spread through the bloodstream or nerves and affect the brain.
Though early and based on limited data, this research could completely change how Parkinson’s is treated. It raises the possibility that monitoring and protecting kidney health might one day help prevent or delay the onset of this devastating condition. See>> Parkinson’s disease
17 September 2025 Methanol dangers
Holiday makers and tourists are being targeted in some countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America with methanol laced alcoholic drinks which is highly dangerous and can lead to blindness, organ failure and death. Find out more>> Methanol dangers
4 September 2025 Dementia and the Mediterranean diet
In August 2025, a study published results that found a Mediterranean diet significantly reduced the risk of developing dementia. in people with the gene apolipoprotein E ε4 (APOE4). More research is still needed but it is worth considering a diet which is healthy not just for reducing the risk of dementia, but also can help to avoid heart disease and many other health conditions as well as reduce weight and ward off diabetes and high blood pressure. The Mediterranean diet consists of a colourful array of natural unprocessed foods and olive oil and details can be found here>> Healthy diet to aid recovery
16 August 2025 Phosphate food additives
Phosphate E numbers are added to a wide range of foods and drinks plus tap water and can lead to high levels of phosphorus in the blood. This can cause deficiencies in calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc which can then lead to serious health issues with many functions of the body and bone and joint issues such as arthritis. See>> Phosphate dangers
15 August 2025 Chikungunya mosquito-borne virus spreading northwards
Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes that bite during daylight hours and is common in Africa and southern Asia. Chikungunya virus is spreading northwards from Africa due to global warming. 73 cases were reported in the UK in the first six months of 2025 which was double the number in 2024 of 27 in the same period. See>> Mosquito-borne infections
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