Immune Support

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Interesting studies on Colds and Flu

Many studies have explored the relationship between taking Vitamin D3, Omega-3 fish oil and Vitamin C and the occurrence of colds and flu separately. What was found with regards to Colds and Flu occurence is the following: VITAMIN D3 ALONE. The percent of participants who experienced flu was 32% lower...
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The Difference Between our Vitamin C (Scorbi-Cee, EsterVit-C and Super-Cee)

Which C is Better for Me? Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning your body can’t produce it. Yet, it has many roles and has been linked to impressive health benefits. Scientifically proven benefits of Vitamin C consumption is that it is: A strong antioxidant that can boost your blood...
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The difference between a Probiotic and Prebiotic

 Probiotic and Prebiotic? Trusting Your Gut In human intestines, there are many strains of two main species of friendly bacteria, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.  Probiotics and Prebiotics both help those friendly bacteria, but in different ways: What is the Difference between Probiotic and Prebiotic? The lining of our gut is covered in...
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Bone broth for immune support

Bone broth for immune support – So how does it really work? Bone broth is a superfood that can strengthen your immune system. It really goes to show grandmas chicken soup to fight was spot on with scientific data now able to back it up!   Bone broth contains essential nutrients...
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Avoid nightshades before surgery

AVOID NIGHTSHADES BEFORE SURGERY Are you one of those people who seems to struggle for days to recover from anaesthesia? If so, you may find avoiding the nightshades will help you recover faster.  Research suggests that nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, aubergine, bell peppers and potatoes) can delay recovery from anaesthesia.  Who...
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FLASH NUTRIENT QUIZ

FLASH NUTRIENT QUIZ Can you guess which vital nutrient prevents the following: Osteoporosis Kidney stones Atherosclerosis Crooked teeth (who knew?) Alzheimer’s disease Cavities Wrinkles Bone spurs Stroke Cancer   Did you guess correctly?  It’s vitamin K2
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WHY YOU DON’T WANT TO TAKE CALCIUM

WHY YOU DON’T WANT TO TAKE CALCIUM Calcium’s great for bones, but not for arteries!  What you are told is that you need calcium for strong bones.  Yes, you do – but not in supplemental form, and not without vitamin K2 being present.  You have an enormous amount of calcium...

Please meet Basil – He’s sweet and organic!

I’ve introduced a new, lovely herb to my herb & spice range – Sweet Basil.  It’s something I adore and go through mountains of in food due to it’s goodness, but only when I can get organic.  I’m thrilled to have just landed a shipment of a PILE of new...

Better than botox

Collagen declines with age, and for this reason research into collagen has exploded in the past few years.  I decided a some years ago to womble around and look at what’s available in the collagen line, and sadly I was flabbergasted at the additives and all I saw in the...

Health Benefits of paprika

I’ve just brought in a pile of the most marvellous organic and conventional (but ALL non-irradiated) herbs and spices.  Why? Because I don’t trust those I buy off the shelf! Simple.  They could be, stale, ‘cut’ with cornflour or wheat starch, heaven knows what else, and what kind of conditions...
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Berberine Complex for so much more than weight loss

  Berberine is one of the most exciting natural products in current medical research and has nothing short of amazing properties.  Other than for weight loss, it’s a powerful: Anti-viral Anti-inflammatory Anti-bacterial Berberine is most commonly taken for Weight Loss Powerful anti-ageing properties on skin Anti-inflammatory for skin and entire...

Are you vitamin D deficient – and what does that mean?

Vitamin D has been all over the news in the health community and even mainstream medicine over the past 6 months with Covid-19 front and centre. If you have good levels of vitamin D3, your chance of a healthy heart, immune system and ability to avoid or get through an...