Winter health

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

Winter health: how to stay healthy when it’s cold outside!

2020-12-09T12:14:02+00:00

Published: 30th Nov 2020 - Winter health: Winter corresponds to the water element in traditional Chinese medicine. This is the season that's associated with deep yin, or feminine energy, which is reflected in the cold, short days and long, dark nights. When the temperature drops, it's important to wrap up warm and protect our bodies from the cold, which can challenge our immune systems and make us more susceptible to viral infections. Kidney health During winter, the delicate kidney organs must be nourished, supported and protected since it's very easy for them to go out of balance at this time. Physically, [...]

Winter health: how to stay healthy when it’s cold outside!2020-12-09T12:14:02+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

Raw foods during winter? The low down on keeping warm

2020-12-14T20:33:36+00:00

Published: 14 Feb 2020 - When it’s cold outside, it's generally thought that eating cooked food is the best way to keep warm. But is this really the optimal way to eat? It may be surprising but many leading nutritional experts promote eating raw foods during winter as a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. Why eat raw foods during winter? Raw foods are prized for their immune system supporting properties. They are also bursting with antioxidants (helping to stave off cold and flu viruses). The trick during winter is to include the right kind of raw foods into the diet [...]

Raw foods during winter? The low down on keeping warm2020-12-14T20:33:36+00:00
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