Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a hormone (rather than a vitamin) that is so important for so much of our bodies. It helps absorb and utilise calcium, it helps to strengthen our immune systems (there’s evidence that it may protect against severe corona) as well as improving muscle...
Insomnia, Foods and Sleep Hygiene

Insomnia, Foods and Sleep Hygiene

As you’ve no doubt heard, good quality sleep is vital for both healing and ongoing health. While we’re sleeping our body is busy restocking our supply of hormones, processing significant toxins, repairing damaged tissue, generating vital white blood cells...
Staying Sane in Lockdown

Staying Sane in Lockdown

Do you feel like you woke up to find your world has turned upside down? For the first time in most of our lives we’re facing a change in our routine that’s completely out of our control and that can produce feelings of fear and anxiety.If you’re...
Fibre – Soluble and Insoluble

Fibre – Soluble and Insoluble

There are two kinds of fibre; soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibre dissolves into a gel-like substance when it comes into contact with digestive fluids. Insoluble fibre remains mostly intact and forms bulk for the stools to help keep the GI and bowels moving. Best...
Bed Time Smoothie

Bed Time Smoothie

Soothing and Calming Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw whole rolled oats – soothe the nervous system and contain tryptophan1 cup brewed chamomile tea (cooled) – a well known sedative1 cup sour cherry juice (or more tea) – contains natural melatonin1 large...