What you need to know about cholesterol
For decades, cholesterol has been positioned as something to fear – a number to drive down at all costs. Yet, cholesterol is not the villain it’s often made out to...
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What is stress actually costing you?
Think back to the last time you felt truly relaxed. Can you remember how it felt? Now, contrast that with a moment of high stress – your heart racing, mind...
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How your health history can shape your perimenopause experience
Perimenopause has become the go-to explanation for symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, body fat increases, heavy periods and anxiety for women aged between about 38 and 55. And while this...
Could you be insulin resistant?
You’ve likely heard about insulin in the context of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but understanding its role in blood sugar regulation in a general sense, can be immensely...
How to have the right amount of cholesterol
When it comes to cholesterol, the Goldilocks principle applies: we want to have the right amount. So, if cholesterol and other fats in the blood (in particular, triglycerides) start to...
Understanding detoxification: how the liver works
The liver is the body’s second largest organ after our skin (although if you count the endothelium — the thin layer of cells that line all of the blood vessels...
Is caffeine benefiting your health?
Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world, with roasted coffee beans and tea leaves being the primary source of dietary caffeine. It is also found in cocoa,...
Confused about your cholesterol levels?
Are you confused about cholesterol? It’s not surprising, given the amount of bad press that it has had over the years. However, cholesterol is the building block of vitamin D...
How to care for your liver
Of all the extraordinary organs in our bodies, the liver deserves a prize for being such a hard worker. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, the liver is...
Five foods and herbs that promote healthy liver function
The liver is responsible for some of the body’s most important processes that allow us to maintain great health. If there is one organ in the body that we could...
Glutathione, the silent helper!
Glutathione is one of the most potent antioxidants produced by the human body - yet it's often not discussed. Glutathione is a very simple molecule that is produced naturally all...