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Not Just Any Collagen Support for Skin, Joints and Everything in Between

As young children we jumped up from the floor with ease, swung on monkey bars and climbed with agility and speed, with no hesitancy. For many of us, moving into adult years carrying out such carefree activities without consequence, is a thing of the past. A study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology aimed to evaluate the association between the ability to sit and rise from the floor and all-cause mortality. It was concluded that musculoskeletal fitness, as assessed b...

Bringing Sexy Back Naturally

“I’ve got a headache” so the saying goes. But the reality is, this common excuse may be masking the truth of zero sexual desire for many women of all ages.  Normal female hormone production requires a balanced diet, adequate rest, a healthy environment and moderate exercise. In these modern times it is difficult to get all of these right, leading to exhaustion, macro and micronutrient deficiencies and subsequent flat-lining libido.Hypoactive sexual desire is the most prevalent fe...

Oral Microbiome & Systemic Health Effects

That furry feeling on the teeth when you wake in the morning is what we call dental plaque.  This technically is known as biofilm - a collection of microorganisms, which form on the surface of the teeth and below the gumline.  The make-up of this biofilm, and the activity of the specific microorganisms within it can influence the health of the teeth and the gums, and increase the likelihood of developing cavities, gingivitis and periodontal disease.You know the usual routines important...

Modulating Nrf2 Naturally

How do we promote this anti-inflammatory, antioxidant pathway naturally?    Nrf2 switches on our body’s own innate ability to protect itself.   Discovered in 1999 Nrf2 is a cell signaling cyto-protective pathway, found in every single cell and organ in our body. Nrf2 is activated by:1.       Oxidative StressAlthough it is often touted as harmful, we do need some oxidative stress (ROS - reactive oxygen species) in our bodies, so we can...

Mushrooms For More Than Immunity

Medicinal mushrooms seem to be at the forefront of natural medicine research and a hot trendy topic on social media. In particular, there is a focus on immune support, however, these amazing little fungi can do a whole lot more than that.  One key benefit is helping the nervous system adapt to stress, which can have a flow on effect to mood and healthy hormone balance.Hormonal imbalances and mood disorders often go hand in hand and can occur in all stages of life.  Each one can start i...

How to fast forward wrinkles...

There comes a time when the reflection you see in the mirror or on that selfie isn’t what it was when your skin was elastic, youthful and vibrant.  Some say these lines tell a lifetime story, whether sad or happy, but for some people they just want to slow down the progression of a railway crossing developing across their face.  The desire to get those wrinkles creased out with cosmetic options including Botox and collagen fillers is very fashionable but not so natural, is a temporar...

The Heart of It

Strategies to maintain heart and circulatory health in times of stress & environmental insult....