ARE YOU A HEALTHY VEGAN?
Being a vegan can work great for some people, however, there are signs and symptoms to look out for that will indicate your health is being negatively affected…
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IS AN UNDERACTIVE THYROID CAUSING YOUR STRANGE SYMPTOMS?
Almost every single cell in the body needs thyroid hormones to function. So just this fact alone should serve to tell you that the thyroid working optimally is of…
WHICH GRAINS ARE THE HEALTHIEST?
Grains are a popular food in most households around the world. But not all of them are processed the same way. It is this part that really matters and…
USING NATURE TO ACHIEVE YOUR WELLNESS GOALS
I spend a lot of time advising people on the right foods each individual person should eat and the right supplements to take, whilst also spending time carefully…
SKIN HEALTH: ARE WE LOOKING AFTER IT CORRECTLY?
The term ‘gut flora’ is commonly understood these days, but did you know there is also ‘skin flora’? This term typically refers to the microorganisms which live on our skin. When…
HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH PHYTONUTRIENTS
Vegetables contain an under-rated powerhouse of phytonutrients that are vital for our bodies to function correctly and optimally. Superfoods are often given huge media attention as a source…
CAN OMEGA
Up until recently, studies have failed to adequately demonstrate that omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil supplementation can help improve brain health decline and conditions such as Alzheimer’s.…
5 SIGNS YOUR GUT IS UNHAPPY
Inside your gut are trillions of friendly bacteria. These bacteria also live alongside some types of negative bacteria, yeasts (some that are beneficial also), and even viruses. If…
TOP 8 FOODS THAT CAUSE INFLAMMATION
Food is meant to be enjoyable. What isn’t enjoyable, however, are the side effects that some foods, such as junk food, can cause on a deeper cellular level.…
FREE SUGARS: HOW THEY HINDER HEALTH
‘Free sugars’, also known as ‘added sugars’, are everywhere. From frozen meals, takeaway meals to cakes, biscuits, soft drinks and even some brands of bread. It is this…