Vitamin D the sunshine vitamin - are you getting enough?
The shortest day of the year is nearly upon us, and without good levels of daylight our bodies are deprived of vitamin D. Vitamin D ‘the sunshine vitamin’ is manufactured in the skin when it is exposed to direct sunlight. From October…
Omega 3 essential fatty acids and their importance in preventing and treating depression
A recent study has confirmed the suspicion that omega-3 essential fatty acids play an important role in both preventing and treating depression. Omega-3 essential fatty acids cannot be manufactured in the body and so must be consumed in the…
The DUTCH Complete Test
What is a DUTCH test and when is it useful?
DUTCH test stands for Dried Urine Complete Hormone Test. This is an incredibly useful test which may help patients to find out the root causes of their hormone imbalances. The test measures 35…
Ordinary winter blues or SAD?
Here's What You Should Know
Everyone knows the feeling that overtakes us as winter drags on well past the holidays. We look outside at a cold, desolate world with gray skies and ask ourselves, "Will spring ever arrive?" In most cases, these…
Teenagers with exam stress - how diet and supplements may help
This time of year can be really stressful for teenagers studying for exams. Some students seem to breeze through it while others get extremely anxious, suffer with poor sleep, depression, and literally become sick with the pressure.
If your…
Rosemary
Key uses:
Lifts the spirits
Improves the circulation
Supports memory and improves concentration
Improves digestion
Rosemary has a long history of medicinal use and is one of my favourite herbs this time of year. Rosemary is great for lifting…