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October 15, 2021
Nowadays, people are keen to embrace a healthy lifestyle. However, this can be problematic when we are unsure of what vitamins and nutrients our body requires. Supplements are an excellent way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but it is important to ensure that you are taking vitamins based on your own requirements, rather than on…
October 4, 2021
Regardless of the season, looking after ourselves is of the utmost importance. However, there can be times when the colder seasons require more preparation. Vitamins are recommended for many reasons, but many promote topping up on Vitamin D during the winter. Vitamin D is one of the many vitamins our body requires to stay healthy,…
September 9, 2021
When it comes to feeling fantastic, many want to take advantage of what the natural world has to offer. Depending on your self care goals, there can be an abundance of vitamins to choose from, each of which can be consumed in their own way. Although there are many plants being used for health benefits,…
August 5, 2021
Regardless of how often people consume vitamins and supplements, ginseng is an ingredient many will have heard of. However, not everyone will know that ginseng is available in several forms, including Siberian ginseng. What Is Siberian Ginseng? Despite its name, the plant is normally found in North Asia. Siberian ginseng is different to other forms…
July 3, 2021
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that your body naturally produces. Your body uses it to produce serotonin, a chemical messenger that sends signals between your nerve cells. Low serotonin levels are associated with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, weight gain and other health problems (1, 2). Therefore, increasing your body’s production of serotonin may have…
June 20, 2021
Omega 3 contain essential fatty acids DHA & EPA. These important fatty acids are abundant in the brain and help a number of functions in the body. DHA supports normal: ? Brain function During Pregnancy and Early Life Omega-3s are crucial for brain growth and development in infants. DHA accounts for 40% of the polyunsaturated…
June 7, 2021
Elderberries are the fruit of the Sambucus tree, they are rich in the antioxidants anthocyanins and flavonoids and have been used for centuries as traditional medicine and to supplement the diet. This wonderful botanical is known to reduce inflammation which could explain why it has a pronounced effect on reducing aches, pain and fever. Elderberry…
May 25, 2021
After quickly getting yourself and your kids ready for the day, you rush everyone out the door and find yourself exhausted and you wonder if you could ever be a morning person and have a less-stressful morning. Thankfully, even night owls can make mornings a good time of day. But before you set an early…
May 5, 2021
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that your body naturally produces. Your body uses it to produce serotonin, a chemical messenger that sends signals between your nerve cells. Low serotonin levels are associated with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, weight gain and other health problems. 5-HTP produces serotonin, which can be converted into the hormone melatonin. Melatonin plays an important…
April 26, 2021
In addition to calcium and vitamin D, many other vitamins, minerals and nutrients are needed to keep your bones strong and healthy. Bone is constantly in a cycle of being broken down and reformed. This process is known as bone remodeling and requires an adequate supply of certain nutrients. Vitamin D Vitamin D is essential…
April 19, 2021
This week sees Earth Day in it’s 91st year, marking the occasion with a global climate summit led by the Biden Administration. EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with…
April 12, 2021
Superfood is a classification used to describe a food that is very high in phytonutrients, and these are ‘Supernutrients’. These foods tend to be extraordinarily high in vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, and they are considered to have disease-fighting properties. What Are Supernutrients / Phytonutrients? Phytonutrients are biologically active compounds that are produced by the…
March 26, 2021
The Mediterranean diet is thought to be one of the most nutritious ways of eating thanks to the fact that it covers all the main food groups and includes loads of anti-inflammatories and antioxidants. The Sunshine Diet Think about it: you’ve got a plate stacked with fresh fruit and veg, dashed with olive oil which is full of…
March 19, 2021
Blueberries Blueberries contain a type of flavonoid called anthocyanin, which has antioxidant properties that can help boost a person’s immune system. Researchers found that people who ate foods rich in flavonoids were less likely to get an upper respiratory tract infection, or common cold, than those who did not. Dark chocolate Dark chocolate contains an antioxidant…
March 12, 2021
Hopefully, we can all start to circulate with each other soon. Lockdown will hopefully come to an end. However, with the end of lockdown comes the risk of us catching “normal” colds as we mix with people and potentially their illnesses. This year, flu levels are at a low partly due to the caution we…
March 5, 2021
Write down things you are grateful for every day It’s no fun when we suddenly lose the ability to do the things we enjoy and see people we appreciate. By writing down things we can do, it’s easier to focus on all the great things we still have. Plus it assists us to remember that…
February 28, 2021
Sleep helps us to keep feeling well Burning the candle at both ends is something we’re all guilty of from time to time. Making sure we get enough sleep is a necessary part of keeping well. Create a consistent sleep schedule A consistent sleeping pattern can help give your body a routine and tell it…
February 23, 2021
Feelings of tiredness and fatigue could be down to your lifestyle. Simple changes, such as exercising more and eating better, could help to improve your energy levels and make you feel less tired all the time. Tiredness can negatively affect our everyday lives – but you can fight those feelings of fatigue. Get moving Getting…
February 10, 2021
– Source NHS Website Here are 7 ways in which a good night’s sleep can boost your health: Sleep boosts immunity If you seem to catch every cold and flu that’s going around, your bedtime could be to blame. Prolonged lack of sleep can disrupt your immune system, so you’re less able to fend off bugs. Sleep…
– SOURCE NHS WEBSITE Many effects of a lack of sleep, such as feeling grumpy and not working at your best, are well known. But did you know that sleep deprivation can also have profound consequences on your physical health? One in 3 of us suffers from poor sleep, with stress, computers and taking work home often…
January 30, 2021
Serotonin is the key hormone that stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness. This hormone impacts your entire body. It enables brain cells and other nervous system cells to communicate with each other. Serotonin also helps with sleeping, eating, and digestion.
January 21, 2021
Dried chamomile flowers are used to make chamomile tea. Chamomile contains chemicals called flavonoids. These flavonoids are a type of nutrient present in many plants, and they play a significant role in chamomile’s medicinal effects. Chamomile tea has long been used, as a traditional folk remedy, for a wide range of health issues. So far,…
January 11, 2021
Sleep Approximately 60% of menopausal women experience sleep disturbances .The perimenopausal highs and lows of progesterone and oestrogen amplify specific symptoms — hot flushes, sleep-disordered breathing, like sleep apnoea, and mood changes, such as anxiety and depression — contributing to sleep issues. Evidence suggests magnesium binds to the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric (GABA), helping to settle any nerve activity that may otherwise fragment…
January 4, 2021
Top Ten Tips Sleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health. Fall short on sleep and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight. Here are some easy to follow tips to help you with sleep. Try to go to sleep and get up at…
December 18, 2020
Christmas is a time for over indulging and spending time with loved ones. This often means we spend even less time outdoors than usual. Current Government Recommendations ________________________________________ Public Health England have issued an update on the NHS website, which states: ‘Consider taking 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day to keep your bones and…
December 3, 2020
Spanish flu patients were treated outside at Camp Brooks open-air hospital in Boston during the 1918 pandemic and fared better than those not exposed to direct sunlight, meaning vitamin D could have saved lives during the historic outbreak.
November 18, 2020
Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults. It’s important to take vitamin…
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