We all know we should eat a varied diet with lots of whole, unprocessed foods to get our macro-nutrients…
When less is more: the benefits of restorative yoga
When it comes to exercise the most common message we get is “DO MORE”. More regularly, more intensely, more…
Understanding the different forms of selenium
As a supplement selenium comes either in its inorganic (elemental) form, or as an organic compound attached to an…
Home remedies for seasonal allergies
It’s coming up to that time of year again for allergy sufferers. Spring is here, blossoms are on the…
NZ researchers investigate link between IBD and vitamin D
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is on the rise in New Zealand. We have the third highest rates in the…
Antioxidant combo Zeaxanthin and Lutein not only a boon for eye health, but brain function too
Two quite extraordinary antioxidants, most well known for their enhancement and protection of vision as we age, have been…
Simple exercises to stop snoring in just five minutes a day
If you snore, you’ll doubtless have several reasons for wanting to stop, whether it’s your general health, your quality…
The link between Alzheimer’s disease and blood sugar
In recent years a clear link has been established between Alzheimer’s disease and high blood sugar. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia – around two thirds of New Zealanders suffering dementia have Alzheimer’s.
B Vitamins: The complex role of what they do & how they work
The B vitamins are actually a group of vitamins, called the B complex vitamins, which perform similar functions, and are often found together in the same foods. There are eight of them and they are all subtly different.