Luisa Carugati (Nutritionist)The movement of blood through our vascular system, pumped by the heart (which beats billions of times over the average life span), is vital for the maintenance of health and vitality. Anything that makes that flow less efficient or which blocks it entirely is detrimental to our wellbeing.…
2021
January
The Prostate in Brief and How to Keep the Prostate Healthy
The prostate gland is the size of a table tennis ball and sits at the base of the penis. It is involved in semen production. Over a life time, this gland is likely to cause problems, problems which fall into three categories: it can get inflamed (called prostatitis), which is…
2021
January
Klamath Blue Green Algae in 2021: A functional food worth considering
Olivier Sanchez ND NT Dip rCNHC MGNC MNNA MGNIWHAT IS BLUE-GREEN ALGAE?"Blue-green algae" refers to those species of bacteria that produce blue-green coloured pigments, including chlorophyll, by harnessing the energy from the sun, in the same way plants do. Algae can be found in both salt and fresh water, such…
2021
January
Ways to Relax During Stressful Times (such as lockdowns)
Three, two, one… yes, relaxation can be that easy for some. But it takes practice. This is because we spend so much of our lives being stimulated and programmed by mainstream media and social networking sites, that we can get over excited, anxious and agitated. Why? Because those are the…
2021
January
Nutrition for Happiness: 7 Nutrients for Psychological Well-being
Lockdowns are psychologically destructive. While detailed statistics of the biological impact of COVID-19 are broadcast every day through the media, the psychological impact of the months of ‘house-arrest’
2020
December
Surviving the Ups and Downs of the Christmas celebrations
See our tips for surviving Xmas 2020 this year and also two new Power Packs that provide support nutrients for those suffering from the stresses and the fatigue of the season.
2020
November
Pollen, nature’s best kept secret
Pollen extract is shown to contain the complete array of essential amino acids, powerful antioxidants, enzymes and phytosterols - an ingredient found in many foods that helps reduce cholesterol.
2020
November
Fermented Green Tea Complex, an essential tool to have in your kit
Fermented green tea has been shown to bring great results from weight loss to free radical scavenging capabilities (helping protect DNA from damage), and from obesity to cardiovascular disease protection, as well as helping to restore the gut microbiome...
2020
November
Pre & Post-infection Protocol, Support and Recovery
Diet and lifestyle are major factors affecting our health, it is necessary to build, strengthen and maintain our immune system - by providing essential nutrients for our body function optimally...
2020
November
The role of Natural Killer (NK) cells in the severity of COVID-19
Recent research reveals that Natural Killer (NK) cells may be at the centre of exciting new discoveries, which may reveal their role in determining the severity of SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19)...
