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Supporting your Lymphatic System this Winter
The lymphatic system has roles in supporting fluid balance, regulating immune function, and returning fluids and proteins back to into circulation to maintain fluid levels. It can be seen as a second circulatory system as it acts similarly to the […]
All about Vitamin D – the Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts in the body as a hormone. Vitamin D regulates various processes such as bone and immune health, brain function and digestive tract health. We can absorb vitamin D from the sun as […]
What you need to know about your prenatal vitamin!
Pregnancy is a nutritionally demanding time, requiring increased levels of nutrients in order to support yourself and your growing baby. Below is an outline of some things to look for in a preconception multi-vitamin: Look for the inclusion of : […]
St John’s Wort
Picture this….it’s the year 2050 and humans on earth are being exposed to the increase of modern technology, longer or unstructured working hours, financial struggles, health concerns, needless busyness, excessive environmental stimulus and often unrealistic self expectations. They are experiencing […]
Magnesium: The natural anti-depressant
Magnesium plays a vital role in modulating our brain biochemistry with significant influence on improving stress, anxiety and depression.
Herbal Spotlight : Elderberry
Elderberry has been in the spotlight quite a lot in recent times, and it’s not hard to see why. Black elderberry, Sambucus nigra is the shrub species often found in supplements and is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in […]
Can natural therapies help during pregnancy?
Our bodies are extremely unique, and so are our body’s needs during pregnancy. There are many natural therapies to choose from that can complement your pregnancy journey. However sometimes it can be a little overwhelming to know what is best for […]
TMI? There’s no such thing as TOO MUCH INFORMATION!
“Reports suggest that around 40% of women have been period shamed, and around 60% of women felt embarrassed about their period.” These feelings of shame and embarrassment have lead to the use of TMI (too much information) as a disclaimer. […]
Tender breasts and your menstrual cycle
Have you experienced breast pain before your period? It might be a week or two before your period, you get up out of bed and feel like your bust size increased over night and you are carrying the weight of […]
Gua Sha or Facial Roller : Which one is right for you?
Skimming through social media, you will find an abundance of influencers glorifying lots of different beauty tools. Gua Sha and Facial Rollers are two that have made quite the impact. As we know, there is only so much information that […]