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.
We all do it many times a year. Whether it’s because we’ve got a cold, an allergy or our noses are irritated, sneezing is just
Magnesium is one of the most commonly found chemical compounds in the universe – but its use as a key health supplement still remains relatively
There are countless lifestyle fads and diets vying for our attention at any given point. Every other day, it seems, there are new reasons to
It’s a quintessential spice in curry, a relative of ginger and one of the healthiest ways to add flavour and colour to a home-cooked meal. Turmeric has been used to relieve everything from joint pain to Irritable Bowel Syndrome but like many alternative therapies, there’s not always much research to back up the ancient wisdom.
Cultivated as both a food and medicine, Garlic has been used in culinary and herbal traditions for thousands of years. Interestingly, as modern science has evolved, so too has our understanding of garlic and how it works in the body. Key to this is the understanding that not all garlic is the same.
Before there were prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and spices were the foundation of traditional medicine practices around the world. Fast-forward thousands of years, and researchers today are now taking a fresh look at the potential in these natural remedies. The Indian spice Turmeric is right at the top of the list.
1. It may help protect the heart Inflammation can stiffen the heart muscle by stimulating extra collagen to form around heart cells – this forces the heart to work harder. Curcumin may help prevent this process. 2. It may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Curcumin may help preserve memory and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Omega 6 fatty acids: what they are and why you need them What exactly are Omega 6 fatty acids, and why do some experts say they’re bad for us? How does Omega 6 differ from Omega 3 or 9? If you find all the information about the omega family confusing, this article should help to clear things up.
Nutra-Life’s high quality, ocean derived concentrated Omega-3s are sustainably harvested from the Eastern Atlantic and Eastern Pacific oceans during the months of May and November each year. Our oil is sourced from mackerel, sardines and anchovies, the latter of which are two of the smallest and cleanest Omega 3 rich fish species.
Products such fish oil and flaxseed oil have become en vogue in the health world as of late, and as it turns out, there’s a decent amount of science behind the nutrients that make up these supplements. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are what’s driving the recommendations to take fish oil and similar supplements.
Want a way to naturally relieve painful arthritis symptoms? If your joints hurt, or feel stiff or inflamed, the cause is often arthritis. And if you’d like a natural ingredient that may help to manage those symptoms, Biolane® Green Lipped Mussel Extract (GLME) may be exactly what you’re looking for. Biolane® GLME is a unique therapeutic ingredient made from fresh, raw, peak condition New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels (Perna Canaliculus).
How do you decide which arthritis remedy is best for your joint pain? When you look for a natural supplement to help relieve arthritis symptoms like joint pain, the range of options on the shelves can be overwhelming. There are so many natural ingredients that are said to help with joint pain, and so many different formats.
Need natural help with your baby’s eczema? If your baby or toddler suffers from the dry, itchy, flaky skin (along with the restlessness and sensitivity) that characterises eczema, you’ve probably already tried several treatments. But if all the lotions and creams aren’t working, you might be feeling at your wits’ end. If so, it might help to understand what eczema is, and what causes it. What, exactly, is eczema?
Maintaining a healthy prostate starts with regular checkups Getting regular health checkups is important for everyone of every age – but it’s perhaps especially important for Australian men to think about. Research shows that men are more vulnerable to certain chronic illnesses than women.
