Make meditation a daily habit
It’s no surprise that many of us are struggling with elevated levels of stress thanks to the Covid pandemic. If you currently count yourself among the highly stressed, you may want to investigate the benefits of meditation, a simple practice that can help to restore a sense of peace and calm. “Meditation is like a […]
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 for those with a vitamin […]
11 primary fish oil benefits for women
One of the most needed and highly beneficial supplements you can take – man, woman or child – is omega-3 fish oil (not flaxseed oil) for dozens of benefits. One of the most studied of all supplements for decades, it has a far-reaching effect on your mood, arteries, skin and longevity. Here’s a tiny handful […]
How to “Fix” a Pinched Nerve
We’ve all been there (well if you are over 35 you probably have been), that horrible pain you get in your back, neck or sciatica, it’s not pleasant. So here are some thoughts on how you can address this. The main suggestion being to follow a collagen-rich ‘repair’ diet. Collagen: As you get older […]
Omega-3 Fish Oil effect on Alzheimers Risk
Every one of us at some point has a ghastly thought flash through our minds. “Oh gosh, I hope I don’t develop Alzheimer’s disease”. Sometimes when you are stressed or forgetful you might find yourself wondering whether it’s starting to happen to you. It’s a terrible thought, nobody wants to land up with any form […]
Nursing home study evaluates effect of zinc on immune function
A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study published by Barnett et al. look at the effect of Zinc on the body’s immune response. The study posed the question – Could a zinc deficiency, or deficiency in other immune-important nutrients such as vitamin D3, be putting a damper on your immune response? Do you know your levels […]
Bile’s Role in Weight Loss
You’ve probably heard of bile, but did you know it’s a ‘secret’ to successful weight loss? Before we get into that though, bile’s a greenish-yellow liquid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder and is released to assist digestion when you eat. It’s made up of a number of different components including water, […]
Sunflower Oil – Healthy or Unhealthy?
I have written about Sunflower oil many times so here’s one more time. You won’t escape Sunflower oil if you live in the western world. It’s cheap, freely available and found in every restaurant (and sadly a lot of homes) but is it healthy? Well it’s almost all omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. This means it’s […]
Confused about Omega’s? Here’s the Lowdown
Confused about Omega’s? There is so much confusion about the ‘omegas’ so if you’re Confused about Omega’s – I’m hoping this short post will put it together for you in a nutshell. The only one you need to worry about essentially, is omega 3 and it needs to be from fish oil NOT flaxseed oil. […]
