Immune system health

Superfoods For Vibrant Health

2023-09-08T14:13:56+00:00

Published: 20th August 2023 Superfoods For Vibrant Health You've most likely heard of superfoods before. These are the foods that are prized for having the ability to boost your body with a potent array of nutrients. Many are promoted as having miraculous powers such as eliminating symptoms, increasing energy, reversing grey hair - or even ageing. However, you may wonder, are they really worth all the hype? There are scores of foods that have been awarded the superfood title such as: blueberries, grapes, broccoli and tomatoes. And many more come with exotic names from far away lands such as lucuma, açaí, [...]

Superfoods For Vibrant Health2023-09-08T14:13:56+00:00

Dandelion: 3 health benefits

2023-10-31T16:58:32+00:00

Published: 15th June 2023 Dandelion: 3 Health Benefits Indigestion. Everyone experiences it from time to time. Perhaps you opt to suffer through the symptoms or find yourself turning to over the counter remedies. But what if there was an effective antidote that can be found in abundance in nature? So abundant that it's hard to find a garden without it? It's called: dandelion. Let's explore how this common colorful herb - wrongly considered a pesky weed - can help your digestion and overall health. What is dandelion? Dandelion has been used in herbal medicine since ancient times. It's thought to originate [...]

Dandelion: 3 health benefits2023-10-31T16:58:32+00:00

Ways to lower inflammation

2023-05-11T15:07:12+00:00

Published: 20th April 2023 As a health seeker, you've probably heard by now that inflammation drives disease. Recently, more and more media attention has been given to the importance of targeting inflammatory pathways. Both for prevention or reversing health issues - even when recovering from a bout of flu. If you've ever had a cold, swelling, bruising or sore muscles post workout then you've experienced an inflammatory response. Which is merely a defense reaction of the body against injury. Typically, those symptoms last for a short period of time as that is the purpose of inflammation. But you may wonder why [...]

Ways to lower inflammation2023-05-11T15:07:12+00:00

Health Benefits of Tea

2023-01-16T13:50:03+00:00

Published: 11th Jan 2023 Many of us enjoy the ritual of having a cup of tea. This is because tea drinking is synonymous with relaxation. However, did you know that apart from its soothing qualities tea contains numerous health benefits? People all over the world for centuries have been drinking tea, and for good reason. Numerous studies have shown that regular tea consumption can actually enhance your health. From boosting immunity, to enhancing digestion or even reducing inflammation. Whatever your health goal is, there is a tea to assist you on your journey. But before you rush to put the kettle on let's [...]

Health Benefits of Tea2023-01-16T13:50:03+00:00

Zinc: for immune system health

2021-02-05T21:14:39+00:00

Published: 29th Jan 2021   Zinc: for immune system health It is well recognised that we all need zinc for numerous bodily functions. But why is this so?   Zinc is a trace, or 'micro', mineral that our bodies require for a variety of key roles. From assisting with wound healing to boosting cognitive function. But, there is one role in particular that stands out the most and that is how critical it is for our immune system health. For it is zinc that affects how our cells respond to infections.   While zinc is perhaps most widely known for its [...]

Zinc: for immune system health2021-02-05T21:14:39+00:00

Vitamin C: the immune booster vitamin

2020-10-06T21:22:41+00:00

Published: 28 Sep 2020 - Vitamin C: the immune booster vitamin Although vitamin C is perhaps the most commonly known vitamin, did you know that many people tend to have a deficiency in this important nutrient? Or that not all vitamin C supplementation is actually the same? The truth is, without ample amounts in the body - all day long - our immune systems become compromised which then makes us more susceptible to catching cold and flu viruses. What's more, a diet lacking vitamin C can also lead on to a range of other health issues. Why is it good for [...]

Vitamin C: the immune booster vitamin2020-10-06T21:22:41+00:00

Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin for immune system health

2020-08-09T15:02:10+00:00

Published: 28 July 2020 -   Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin. Most people are familiar with it and have been told to get some sun to “soak up vitamin D” during the summer months. It is widely prized for its immune system health benefits and has long been associated with having strong bones.   But, did you know that it is unlike other vitamins in that only about 10% is absorbed through the diet and the rest the body produces itself? Understanding this critical nutrient and the role it plays in the body is very important in order to ensure optimum [...]

Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin for immune system health2020-08-09T15:02:10+00:00

Hope for Hay Fever

2020-06-06T21:11:58+00:00

Published: 30 May 2020 -   At this time of year, do you suffer from red itchy eyes or other signs of allergic reactions? Do you think that there is absolutely no hope for hay fever? Unfortunately, the warmer weather can fill millions of hay fever sufferers with absolute dread. This is because there are myriad uncomfortable symptoms associated with hay fever. And the level of severity can widely vary from person to person. The good news is there are many natural, yet effective, ways to alleviate the miserable symptoms of hay fever. Making the spring and summer season a time [...]

Hope for Hay Fever2020-06-06T21:11:58+00:00

Tips to help boost immunity

2021-02-13T17:40:50+00:00

 Published: 19 April 2020 -   During the current pandemic, as Covid-19 sweeps across the globe, many people are wondering: why do some get sick while others manage to stay perfectly healthy? The answer may have to do with how robust an individual's immune system is. Although, it may not be entirely possible to avoid catching the new coronavirus, or other viruses, as we come into contact with ‘foreign invaders’ on a daily basis (moulds, fungus, yeast, viruses etc.). Nevertheless, consciously choosing to improve our current state of health has never been more important.   Fortunately, there are many steps we [...]

Tips to help boost immunity2021-02-13T17:40:50+00:00
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