Sugar and Your Health, Part 2
Written By: Shona Taunton Your Sugar Intake ‘Everything in moderation’ is a commonly heard phrase. But just how much is a moderate quantity of sugar? And does this moderate quantity keep you healthy, without adverse health effects? The following questions can be a helpful starting point to ask yourself in finding out if you would […]
Sugar and Your Health, Part 1
Written By: Shona Taunton Sugar is very much in the headlines these days, in documentaries and in films, so if you’re curious to know the reasons, read on to find out more… The Research A number of the highest quality forms of research (meta-analysis and systemic reviews, randomised controlled trials and cohort studies) have brought […]
Could Your High Levels of Fatigue Be Caused by a Defective Body Clock?
Post Written By: Anne Forshaw Our Circadian Rhythms (more commonly known as our Biological Clock) are responsible for regulating our sleep-wake cycles, as well as for balancing our hormone levels, and coordinating many of our normal body functions to ensure that they are all in sync. Whilst we all feel tired sometimes, if you are […]
Eat Your Way to Flawless Looking Skin
Cosmetics and skin care products are always thought to be very beneficial in treating skin conditions like, wrinkles, dry or oily skin, acne, inflammation etc. Though, treating the skin with topical cosmetics does very little to address the root cause of the blemishes. The skin is one of the main organs that gets rid of […]
Part 3 – Helpful Tips for Recovering Your Energy
This is part 3 of a series of 3 blog posts to help you learn about the adrenal glands, identify and combat adrenal fatigue. For those who find they are suffering with adrenal fatigue (see previous blog post), great news: there’s lots you can do about it! Make Restoring your Energy a Priority If you […]
Part 2 – Adrenal Fatigue Signs and Symptoms, and What To Do Next
This is part 2 of a series of 3 blog posts to help you learn about the adrenal glands, identify and combat adrenal fatigue. Signs and Symptoms Finding it hard to get up in the morning Feeling fatigued even after a good’s night’s sleep Not really waking up until around 10am Lethargy during the day […]
PART 1 – The Importance Of Your Adrenal Glands
This is part 1 of a series of 3 blog posts to help you learn about the adrenal glands, identify and combat adrenal fatigue. The Adrenal Glands The adrenal glands, situated just above your kidneys, allow your body to cope with all kinds of stress, and their proper functioning affects your resilience, energy, endurance and […]
Healthy Thyroid Equals Healthy Mind and Body
Our thyroid could be thought of as the headquarters of our body, as every major metabolic function of the body is regulated through this organ. The thyroid is butterfly shaped and situated in the base of your neck. The thyroid gland releases hormones in your body that are responsible for regulating vital functions such as: […]
What Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Health
Your tongue might hold more information and secrets about your health than you’d expect. The tongue’s surface provides information on the quality of the lining of the entire digestive tract. Since issues within the digestive tract can cause numerous health problems, the tongue is a great diagnostic tool to assess your health. If […]
The Undervalued Nutrient: Magnesium
Ever had trouble sleeping or feeling weak? Do you have regular muscle pain or cramps or have you ever had to deal with depression, anxiety, headaches, constipation or high blood pressure? These and other health issues could indicate you’re needing more of the wonderful nutrient magnesium.It is estimated that no less than 60% of […]