Collagen and your bones
Quoting directly from a scientific journal article, “hydrolysed collagen has a positive therapeutic effect on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis with a potential increase in bone mineral density, a protective effect on articular cartilage, and especially in the symptomatic relief of pain.” Collagen peptides are a form of collagen that has been broken down into smaller, absorbable […]
What is Fluoride?
Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in our teeth and bones as well as in some food (such as seafood, black tea, grape juice/wine and some grains) water and trace amounts in soil, air and plants. For example, the foods containing trace amounts of fluoride range from 0,01 to 0,17mg (NHIS). How much […]
Bone health during menopause
The image above depicts how oestrogen affects bone mass. Oestrogen helps regulate osteoclasts, the cells responsible for breaking down bone. When oestrogen levels drop during menopause, osteoclast activity increases, leading to faster bone loss and a higher risk of osteoporosis. Some facts: Women typically reach their peak bone mass around the age of 30. After […]
Cortisol and Menopause
Known as the ‘stress hormone’, and involved in our bodies’ “fight, flight or freeze” response. Cortisol helps protect our bodies against “danger” during stress. In the caveman days this helped us get away from danger such as predators, it did this by increasing blood sugar levels, redirecting energy to muscles and suppressing non-essential functions (like […]
Water Explained
Water Explained Feb 2025 While we can survive weeks without food, we’d only last about three days without water. About 75-85% of our brain tissue, about 83% of our lungs and even 31% of our bones are made up of water. Not drinking enough water? Here is what happens in our body. 
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Understanding your blood results
Chances are, if you have ever gone for your yearly check-up, that you have had the fright of your life when your doctor tells you that you have high cholesterol. We know that cholesterol levels can be confusing, and seeing all those different numbers on your blood test might feel overwhelming. That’s why our team […]
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia, a Greek term for “poverty of the flesh, ” describes the loss of muscle mass, function and strength from the ageing process. This results in a decreased quality of life, increased falls and injury and inability to perform daily tasks. “Muscle mass decreases approximately 3–8% per decade after the age of 30 and this […]
Celiac Disease
Surviving Celiac – one crumb at a time. Welcome to the world of celiac disease, where one bread crumb can turn your day around, faster than after your children visiting grannies sweet draw. What is celiac disease, how can we better manage it and what diet tips can we follow? Celiac disease, sometimes called celiac […]
Protein Essentials- Finding your Perfect Intake
When we think of protein, often the first image that comes to mind is the classic bodybuilder eating a bowl of eggs and downing a protein shake. But protein and its benefits extend far beyond just the fitness enthusiast. It’s the building block for everything in our body. Essential for cell production and repair. Promotes […]
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia, a Greek term for “poverty of the flesh, ” describes the loss of muscle mass, function and strength from the ageing process. This can result in a decreased quality of life, increased falls and injury and inability to perform daily tasks. Did you know that after the age of 60, adults generally lose around […]
Selenium
Selenium is an essential trace mineral, meaning that while it is only needed in small amounts, it’s still very important for human health. Selenium is found in soil, water and some food groups. It acts like an antioxidant and plays an important role in disease prevention. From supporting immune function to protecting against oxidative stress, […]
5 Spices To Boost Your Immune System
Spices made from roots, leaves, flowers, stems, berries, bark and seeds have been used for centuries not only for colouring, flavouring and taste but for their medicinal properties as well. Before the invention of modern medicine, these plants were the only source of natural healing. With the increase of stress and demanding lifestyles, our immunity […]
