June 20, 2019
Humans have been consuming sources of probiotics for thousands of years! They can be found in fermented foods and foods high in probiotic activity such as miso, kimchi and kombucha. The question is, what exactly are probiotics? What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? How can we promote their growth and development in our guts? Probiotics Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria that, when taken in adequate amounts, help support the
September 6, 2018
So far in this “Looking after your Gut Health” series, we’ve talked about: The bare-bones basics of supporting your digestive health Herbs and nutrients that can help The importance of digestive enzymes And now, let’s talk probiotics … A probiotic primer: what are they, and what do they actually DO? You’ve probably heard the term “probiotic” before – perhaps as an ingredient in yoghurt, kefir or kombucha. If so, you
September 5, 2018
In the previous article of this “Looking after your Gut Health series”, we briefly touched on your pancreas and its role in creating digestive enzymes. In this article, we’re going to explore what each of these enzymes is and what it does in more depth. First though, a little background on enzymes in general… Enzymes 101: what are they and why are they important? An enzyme is a type of
August 10, 2018
Looking for extra gut health support? In the first article of this “Looking after your Gut Health” series, we talked about the bare bones basics of supporting a healthy digestive system. If you missed that article, the short version is that it all begins with a healthy diet: one that’s low in sugar and processed food, and high in fibre and nutrients. Get that wrong, and the best natural health products
July 9, 2018
Joints complaining about the colder weather? You’re not alone! For centuries, those of us with a bit of life experience on our clocks have been saying that our joints can help us to predict coming weather patterns. When the weather gets colder or wetter, or the pressure starts to drop, our joints generally let us know about it. And while this association often gets dismissed as “just an old wives’
December 20, 2017
Kyolic aged garlic extract is sourced from natural garlic and then aged for 20 months for peak results. The ageing process transforms the natural sulfur in the garlic into an antioxidant powder. Best of all, it is completely odourless. Kyolic aged garlic is scientifically proven to boost the immune system. Say au revoir to nasty colds and flus! Individuals taking kyolic aged garlic extract take an average of 58% less
August 1, 2017
There’s snuggling up all cosily on the couch to watch Harry Potter for the hundredth time, toasting marshmallows over a “campfire” on the hearth, and seeing just how cute your little ones look rugged up in their winter coats and beanies. Plus, because the nights are longer, they’re more likely to sleep late… which means you get to enjoy a sleep-in too.
August 1, 2017
Aged garlic extract can stop heart disease from progressing and, in some cases, even reverse artery plaque accumulation, according to new research. The studies were conducted at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and led by cardiologist Matthew Budoff, M.D. He took CAT scans of 72 heart patients who had blockages of at least one of major cardiac artery.