. You really do need to see your own GP, and they may even refer you to a specialist. I think this way you’ll be able to find a cure for what is clearly a debilitating problem.—Dr Patrick Milroy, RW Medical Advisor

of the British Nutrition Foundation. Here's how to add some nutritional punch to your menu, inspired by cuisines from around the world.Poland: BeetsGreat for: Soothing inflamed musclesHearty and rustic, Polish meals often feature beetroots, either raw in salads

be at risk of nutritional deficiencies as well as poor physical performance.General healthy-eating guidelines as well as specialist requirements for athletes apply to meat-eaters and vegetarians. You daily aim should be to base your meals and snacks

be achieved by an adequate and balanced diet alone. Further research echoes similar sentiments.Attempting to negotiate the murky waters of supplements is Anita Bean, author of The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. Bean – along with the British Nutrition

and nutrition. You'll need around 30-60g of carbohydrate per hour - one 330ml bottle of Lucozade Sport and a gel (or four Jelly Babies) provides roughly 50g carbohydrate. Q. Are dextrose sweets a good alternative to gels or Jelly Babies? Kate FA. Gels

in the energy bar section of your local health-food shop, supermarket or specialist running store.This choice of tempting flavours simply highlights that there is now a massive choice facing runners when they come to choose an energy bar. To make the decision a