The Thyroid Gland And Are You At Risk?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that produces hormones, which play a key role in regulating your heartbeat, breathing, and many other functions. Spotting thyroid disease early is so important as caught early, treatment can prevent complications. When thyroid disease goes untreated for years, it can lead to a dangerously slow (or […]
Cornonary artery calcification
I have been asked to repeat this post – hope it’s helpful. It’s been said that magnesium plays a part in over 600 metabolic processes in the human body and involves more than 350 enzymes. There’s just about nothing magnesium is not involved in. So it would stand to reason then that it is one […]
Why not to go Keto in menopause
Ketogenic diets do not work well for most menopausal women, especially as it unfortunately removes a lot of vegetables and greens from the diet by default. When you go into ketosis you go into mineral deficit as you excrete them faster than you can replace them, especially sodium, magnesium and potassium. Definitely go on a […]
Weight Gain In Menopause
We hear this so often. The moment women go into either menopause or peri-menopause, the weight starts piling on and all the wheels come off. Yes, it’s a hormonal problem, that’s pretty obvious, but what can you do about it? Know this, there is hope! The first thing to comfort yourself with is the knowledge […]
Do you have undiagnosed PCOS?
Overview Could you have undiagnosed PCOS? Types of PCOS Common Causes of PCOS Recognising the symptoms of PCOS Lifestyle Tips for PCOS Nutrients to help PCOS COULD YOU HAVE UNDIAGNOSED PCOS? Many women are walking around with problems they don’t understand, and may have undiagnosed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). There are a lot of symptoms […]
3 ways to prepare your body for later life
Getting older is an inevitable and natural part of life, but it can come with some challenges, including joints that are a bit stiffer and muscles that don’t recover as quickly as they used to. Fortunately, there’s plenty you can do today to prepare your body (and mind) for tomorrow. Here are three ways to […]
Quick Tips for Menopause
1. MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS RESPOND TO COLLAGEN Here is some first hand feedback from our customers… “Almost all my menopause symptoms are gone after a few months on the collagen! I only get hot flushes now when I drink alcohol, then it’s my own fault! Lol” JB Hi Sally, FYI…had been taking your Pure Hydrolysed Collagen […]
5 things worth knowing about menopause
Hot flashes, night sweats, hormone replacement therapy (HRT)… If that’s about as much as you know on the topic of menopause, here’s your chance to get to grips with this often-dreaded stage of life. Knowledge is power, after all. What is menopause? Sometimes referred to as ‘change of life’, menopause signals the end of a […]
Food Fact: Asparagus
Did you know that asparagus is one of the most amazing nutritionally well-balanced vegetables and low in calories. It is known to be high in anti-inflammatory nutrients, may boost energy, cleanse the urinary tract and neutralize excess ammonia. Asparagus is a good source of: Vitamins C – important for proper functioning of the immune system […]
Gout
Just the word is enough to make you cringe if you have it or have had it. It can strike anywhere from your knees to elbows, ankles or fingers – but the most common place is the big toe or ankles. It’s excruciating, so I’m told. But there is hope! There are things you can […]
Understanding the difference: IU, mg, mcg
Knowing Your Dosage The human body requires a variety of essential vitamins. Although a healthy diet should provide most of the vitamins that we need, taking vitamin supplements helps to fill in for dietary shortcomings or aid in enhancing well-being. Vitamins and supplements are measured in many forms which include milligrams (mg), micrograms (mcg) or […]
Skinny Collagen Soup
I’m repeating this post from March last year due to the huge popularity of this unique soup which has taken the country by storm. It’s my Skinny Collagen Soup – once you try it, you won’t want anything else – AND you get your collagen in at the same time – it’s made with Pure […]
