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What are unhealthy fats?

July 13, 2026
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Diabetes, Health, Iridology

Many people think all fats are bad, but that's simply not true. Unhealthy fats are fats that can contribute to inflammation, poor heart health, weight gain, insulin resistance, and other long-term health problems when eaten regularly in excess. The main unhealthy fats are artificial trans fats and diets that are consistently high in heavily processed fats found in many packaged and fried foods. Some foods high in saturated fat may also be worth limiting, especially when they come from ultra-processed sources rather than whole foods. The good news is that your body actually needs healthy fats. Rather than fearing fat altogether, it's far more beneficial to focus on choosing natural, nourishing sources of fat while reducing heavily processed foods that can place extra stress on your...

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What is type 1 diabetes?

July 10, 2026
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Diabetes, Health, Iridology

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, the body cannot move glucose from the bloodstream into its cells to be used as energy. This means blood sugar levels rise — and without management, this can become dangerous. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is not caused by lifestyle choices. It can develop at any age, though it most commonly appears in childhood or early adulthood. Can exercise really cure diabetes? The answer is — it depends. Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful tools to help manage blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy BMI. However, exercise alone is not enough if poor lifestyle habits remain. Watch:...

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What are healthy fats?

July 8, 2026
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Diabetes, Health, Iridology

Healthy fats are natural, minimally processed fats that support your body — nourishing your brain, protecting your heart, balancing your hormones, and fuelling you with steady, lasting energy. They are found in whole foods like avocados, olive oil, oily fish, nuts, seeds, and coconut, and unlike the damaged, processed fats found in most packaged foods, they work with your body rather than against it. For years, fat was painted as the enemy. Low-fat products lined the supermarket shelves, and we were told to avoid it wherever possible. But the reality is far more nuanced — and for many people, getting enough of the right kinds of fat has been one of the most important shifts they've made for their long-term health. 🥗 Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice...

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The Importance of Supplements: Why Quality and Potency Make All the Difference

July 6, 2026
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Nutrition, Vitamins

We live in an age when more people than ever are taking nutritional supplements. Yet despite the shelves of products on offer — from budget supermarket multivitamins to premium health shop capsules — many people report that they feel no real benefit. Their energy remains low, their immunity weak, their health stagnant. Why? The answer, more often than not, comes down to one thing: quality. At Planet Wellness, we have spent over 50 years guiding clients across the UK towards better health through natural means. Time and again, we have seen that the right supplements, taken at therapeutic potency, can be truly transformative. And equally, we have seen how poor-quality supplements — however aggressively marketed — deliver little more than expensive urine. This blog explains why supplements matter,...

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Why You Should Have an Iridology Consultation — and What to Expect

July 3, 2026
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Iridology

You've been feeling off for a while. Perhaps it's persistent fatigue that no amount of sleep seems to fix, a digestive system that never quite settles, or a vague sense that something isn't quite right — even though your GP has told you your tests are all normal. If this sounds familiar, you are far from alone. And there may be an answer that conventional medicine simply hasn't looked for yet. An iridology consultation offers something most health assessments cannot: a window into the body's underlying terrain — the constitutional strengths, inherited tendencies, accumulated stresses, and nutritional needs that shape how you feel every single day. At Planet Wellness, we have spent over 50 years helping people across the UK unlock the root causes of their...

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What Your Eyes Can Reveal About Your Health: The Ancient Art of Iridology

July 1, 2026
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Iridology

You've likely heard the saying that the eyes are the window to the soul — but did you know they may also be one of the most detailed maps of your physical health? Iridology, the practice of examining the iris of the eye to assess the state of the body's organs, systems, and overall vitality, has been used by natural health practitioners for well over a century. When combined with nutrition, kinesiology, and decades of clinical experience, it becomes a truly powerful diagnostic tool. At Planet Wellness, iridology sits at the very heart of our holistic health assessments. We have spent years helping clients across the UK uncover the hidden imbalances behind chronic fatigue, digestive complaints, skin conditions, hormonal disruption, and much more — all by...

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What are antioxidants?

June 29, 2026
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Diabetes

Antioxidants are natural compounds found in food that help protect your body's cells from damage. They do this by neutralising harmful molecules called free radicals — unstable particles that, when left unchecked, can contribute to inflammation, accelerated ageing, and a range of chronic health conditions. That's the short answer. But understanding why antioxidants matter — and how to get more of them into your life — can genuinely change the way you eat, feel, and age.   🍓 Not all fruit is safe for diabetics — some spike your blood sugar faster than a chocolate bar. Which ones are actually safe to eat? Which fruit is best for Diabetes?       The Problem: Free Radicals To understand antioxidants, you first need to know about free radicals. Free radicals are produced...

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What are ultra-processed foods (UPFs)?

June 26, 2026
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Diabetes

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial food products that have been manufactured using combinations of refined ingredients, artificial additives, preservatives, colours, flavourings, and emulsifiers — substances that are rarely, if ever, found in a home kitchen. In short, they are foods that have been taken far from their original natural state. Think of the ready meal that lists twenty-plus ingredients you can't pronounce. The brightly coloured cereal aimed at children. The flavoured yoghurt with a shelf life that seems impossibly long. The diet snack bar engineered to taste indulgent without any of nature's goodness. These are all ultra-processed foods, and they now make up a significant proportion of what many people in the UK eat every single day. But why does this matter, and what does...

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What are whole foods?

June 24, 2026
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Diabetes

A Planet Wellness Guide to Eating Close to Nature Whole foods are simply foods that are as close to their natural state as possible — unprocessed, unrefined, and free from artificial additives. Think an apple straight from the tree, a handful of oats from the field, or a bowl of lentils soaked overnight. Nothing added. Nothing taken away. Just food, as nature intended. It's a beautifully simple idea, and yet in today's world of ready meals, protein bars, and ingredient lists you need a science degree to decode, eating whole foods has become something of a conscious choice rather than a default. The good news? Once you understand what whole foods are and why they matter, making the shift feels far less overwhelming — and...

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What is insulin resistance?

June 22, 2026
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Diabetes

A Planet Wellness Guide to Understanding and Reclaiming Your Metabolic Health   Insulin resistance is when your body's cells stop responding properly to insulin — the hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells for energy. When this happens, your body has to produce more and more insulin just to do the same job. Over time, this puts enormous strain on your system and can lead to fatigue, weight gain, and eventually Type 2 diabetes if left unaddressed. The good news? Your body is remarkably capable of healing. With the right support, insulin resistance can be reversed — or significantly improved — through everyday lifestyle choices.   Can exercise really cure diabetes? The answer is – it depends. Regular physical activity is one of the most...

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