Vitamin D: the SUNSHINE VITAMIN
d: THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN It’s a marvel of human evolution; our skin can harness the power of the sun and make vitamin D. Functions Promotes calcium absorption in the gut Maintains bone health Mental health Immunity Neuromuscular function Insulin secretion Maintains serum potassium calcium balance Metabolism Sun Exposure Our skin is a vitamin manufacturing machine. […]
Testing for optimal health
Quick question: have you had your blood tests assessed for optimal health? Blood Tests Blood tests are an excellent tool for assessing and monitoring overall health, identifying health risks and tracking medical conditions. But did you know that there’s a difference between the ‘reference range’ and the ‘optimal range’? The reference range is printed on […]
A Female Hormone Herb
Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a small vigorous tree in the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows well in warm climates and is relatively easy to care for. Likes a good prune in the winter. The tree is smothered in purple flowers in summer, which become the small grey aromatic berries used […]
Magnesium
Essential element Magnesium (Mg) is the fourth most abundant element in the human body and the second most abundant within the cells (potassium is first). Around half of our Mg resides in bones – promoting bone growth and repair. Healthy bones are always remodelling & Mg is super important for this. Mg is active in brain, […]
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Prebiotics are non-digestible plant fibres that are food for the beneficial bacteria in the gut. These plant fibres resist digestion in the small intestine and travel to the colon where they are fermented by the gut microbiota, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate, propionate, and acetate. These SCFAs provide numerous health benefits, including […]