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For years, women have been using collagen to keep their hair, skin, joints and bones healthy. It’s been proven time and time again to be incredibly beneficial in keeping us looking young and feeling even younger! As men age, their collagen production decreases, leading to a decline in overall health...

Leaky gut is a condition that occurs when the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to leak into the bloodstream. This can cause a variety of health problems, including inflammation, digestive issues, and autoimmune disorders. One way to help repair the damage...

We’ve been reading so many FALSE claims that collagen should not be added to hot drinks as it damages the collagen, rendering it ineffective. This is absolute nonsense, and we’re going to explain why in this article. Native collagen, also called raw collagen, is extracted through a softening process which...

Many low-impact exercises offer the benefits of high-intensity workouts but are far easier on the body and generally don’t require special equipment beyond a good pair of shoes and comfortable workout clothes. Low-impact exercises include swimming, yoga, pilates, dancing, bicycling, and even some types of strength training.  THE ADVANTAGES OF...

It seems there is certainly evidence for this. Our intestinal beneficial bacteria are the seat of our immune systems, and they also help keep insulin and blood sugar at healthy levels by affecting digestion of sugars and production of gut hormones that control this process. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame...

Has anyone ever told you that the way you chew your food could influence your weight loss?  Well it’s true – try it. Digestion starts in your mouth where salivary amylase begins to digest any starches. If this ‘science moment’ has already lost you, we’re sorry – it’s just a...

Leptin. It’s the wonderful hormone that tells you that you’ve had enough to eat. We all want this hormone!  It’s highest in the evening and early morning hours so the body can repair itself without getting hungry. Aren’t our bodies wonderful?  Hormones are little messengers sent to different parts of...

Are you using soy milk thinking it’s healthier than dairy, or perhaps taking isoflavones for menopausal symptoms – or even eating tofu as a “healthy” alternative to animal protein? Many people today perceive soy products to be healthy, but nothing couldn’t be further from the truth. The risks to your...

Many people know that humans are made up of 25% solids and 75% water. But did you know that 85% of brain tissue is water, which means we need loads of water to remain healthy. Not drinking enough water may trigger symptoms seemingly unrelated to dehydration, such as: excess body...

Many people ask me what we eat for breakfast – well that’s a loaded question – all sorts of things! But we’ll get to that later. A healthy breakfast is really important in helping you to avoid the mid-morning crash that most people feel after eating an unhealthy breakfast. It’s...

Time to get Alternative! We are all becoming more conscious about our daily sugar intake and the amount of hidden sugars consumed. 14 November is World Diabetes Day, and a great opportunity to share about some insight into sugar alternatives. We regularly get asked about the differences between our various...

Morning Routine Step One: Cleanser Our Daily Cleanser contains glycerine, niacinamide and squalene. Each of these ingredients has specially been included thanks to their amazing effects on the skin. Together they complement each other to produce a nourishing, age defying cleanser that leaves your skin makeup-free, and hydrated. It is...