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Oxytocin: More Than A “Love Hormone”

4 November, 20214 November, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 9 minutes Oxytocin is well known for its roles in childbirth and childrearing, and for “feeling the love” in various interpersonal relationships. However, its importance extends far beyond these popular benefits. As a hormone and neurotransmitter that is produced in many tissues and widely distributed, it impacts a diverse range of physiological systems. Research continues to emerge which shows that it is may influence mental health, cardiovascular health, weight, pain and cancer, among others. We explore just what we know about this compound, and how you can optimise your levels.

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Can Your Microbiome Cut Cholesterol?

21 October, 202121 October, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 7 minutes Healthy cholesterol levels are among the potential benefits of a healthy gut microbiome. Seeing as cholesterol has a significant impact on cardiovascular disease, which is the primary cause of death worldwide, it’s worthwhile considering the value of probiotics and prebiotics as a therapeutic tool.

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Jiaogulan: A Potential Chinese Medicine Superstar?

23 September, 202123 September, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 10 minutes Jiaogulan is a popular Chinese medicine that is traditionally used for various complaints, such as hepatitis, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Looking at it through the lens of western science, we see it may have potential in these and more, but much more research is required to prove or disprove it.

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Does Your Infant’s Microbiome Impact How Fearful They Are?

1 July, 20211 July, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 6 minutes Emerging research indicates that an infant’s microbiome may be linked to their psychological wellbeing- both at the tender young age and later in life. We break down what the results of a groundbreaking pilot study into the fear response mean.

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SIBO: What You Need to Know

18 February, 202118 February, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 11 minutes The impact of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is increasing steadily. Management is vital as SIBO can result in serious complications, including nutritional deficiencies and associated health conditions.

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‘Tis the Season to Be… Healthy?

3 December, 202014 January, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 9 minutes Each season brings along its own pleasures and health risks. Here we look at the impact the climatic changes of summer and winter bring, and what you can do to stay healthy.

The Microbiome: Invisible to the eye, significant to the body.

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12 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Microbiome

1 February, 202016 November, 2020 Shannon 2 Comments

Reading Time: 9 minutes Following on from the first parts presented last week here is exactly how the microbiota may impact your health and how to improve your microbiome.

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Microbiome: Harnessing its Power for Improved Health- Part 1

11 January, 20208 October, 2020 Shannon 9 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes The human body is home to a huge number of microorganisms including bacteria. On the skin surface, on the inside- they’re there. Far from simply being a sign of poor sanitation, they actually appear to play a crucial role in our health. So germaphobes, beware: excessive cleanliness won’t rid you of all microbes, but will likely throw the balance between health-promoting and health-hindering bacteria out.

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide and The Search For Anti-Agers
18 November, 2021
Nicotinamide mononucleotide has purported anti-ageing benefits, by reversing the natural drop in NAD+ levels with age. But there is less research exploring its use than there is for nicotinamide riboside supplements, for example. We give you the low-down on what is known to date. …
Oxytocin: More Than A “Love Hormone”
4 November, 2021
Oxytocin is well known for its roles in childbirth and childrearing, and for "feeling the love" in various interpersonal relationships. However, its importance extends far beyond these popular benefits. As a hormone and neurotransmitter that is produced in many tissues and widely distributed, it impacts a diverse range of physiological systems. Research continues to emerge which shows that it is may influence mental health, cardiovascular health, weight, pain and cancer, among others. We explore just what we know about this compound, and how you can optimise your levels. …
Can Your Microbiome Cut Cholesterol?
21 October, 2021
Healthy cholesterol levels are among the potential benefits of a healthy gut microbiome. Seeing as cholesterol has a significant impact on cardiovascular disease, which is the primary cause of death worldwide, it's worthwhile considering the value of probiotics and prebiotics as a therapeutic tool. …
Choline: The Nutrient You Mightn’t Have Known You Need
7 October, 2021
Though previously underappreciated, the health world is becoming more and more aware of just how crucial choline is in many stages of life- from fetal development to advancing age. Here's what we know about this essential nutrient with diverse roles. …
Jiaogulan: A Potential Chinese Medicine Superstar?
23 September, 2021
Jiaogulan is a popular Chinese medicine that is traditionally used for various complaints, such as hepatitis, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Looking at it through the lens of western science, we see it may have potential in these and more, but much more research is required to prove or disprove it. …