Health News
Mood supporters
In the lead up to the crazy season, many of us begin to feel a little more stressed than usual, a little more short-tempered and affected by the small things.For others, mood issues such as depression and anxiety, are something we deal with every day. Depression is the leading cause of disability wo
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Gut bugs: pre and probiotics
With over 3kgs in the average gut…we need to make friends with our gut bugs. They do a very important job, and as the Greek word translates – pro, means ‘promoting’ and biotic, means ‘life’.
When our digestive tracts are healthy, they filter out and eliminate harmful bacteria, toxins, chemicals, a
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Maintaining your vitamin D levels
It’s a bit of a quandary – too much sun causes skin cancer, but not enough means inadequate vitamin D. How do we make sure we are getting enough, why is vitamin D so important and how do our needs change as we age?Vitamin D is found in small amounts in the diet. The best sources are fatty fish such
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Diet Tips for a Healthy Thyroid
Diet Tips for a Healthy ThyroidThe thyroid gland plays a critical role in our overall health and wellbeing. This small butterfly-shaped gland in our neck produces thyroid hormones that regulate our metabolism, body temperature, and energy levels. When the thyroid gland isn't functioning properly, it
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Fighting for Immunity
As winter creeps in and the temperatures drop….seemingly, so does our immunity against those snuffle-causing, mucous producing bugs. New each year, we can never build immunity against them, but we can ensure we are forearmed by boosting our immune system and/or supporting ourselves through a cold, t
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Dementia: Not a Normal Part of Ageing
Dementia: Not a Normal Part of AgeingAs we age, it's natural to experience some changes in our cognitive abilities. However, dementia is not a normal part of ageing. Dementia is a term used to describe a range of neurodegenerative diseases that affect memory, thinking, and behaviour. These diseases
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