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The A-Z of Herbal Actions: Adaptogens

The A-Z of Herbal Actions: Adaptogens

Adaptogens increase the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. They are rejuvenating and allow you to ‘adapt’ to stressful situations by supporting the adrenal glands.

The A-Z of Herbal Actions: Adaptogens

Adaptogens increase the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. They are rejuvenating and allow you to ‘adapt’ to stressful situations by supporting the adrenal glands.

Are you getting a good night’s sleep?

Are you getting a good night’s sleep?

For many of us, a good night’s sleep may seem unattainable. We are desperate to sleep but as soon as our head hits the pillow, we toss and turn and...

Are you getting a good night’s sleep?

For many of us, a good night’s sleep may seem unattainable. We are desperate to sleep but as soon as our head hits the pillow, we toss and turn and...

Staying well while you travel

Staying well while you travel

Being fit and healthy before travelling may reduce your chances of falling victim to a nasty travel bug, but it is never foolproof, and nothing spoils a holiday more than...

Staying well while you travel

Being fit and healthy before travelling may reduce your chances of falling victim to a nasty travel bug, but it is never foolproof, and nothing spoils a holiday more than...

Relieving inflammation and pain.

Relieving inflammation and pain.

Inflammation is simply your body’s reaction to an infection, irritation or injury. It is usually a helpful responseand shows that your body’s defences are working correctly. Sometimes, however, the body...

Relieving inflammation and pain.

Inflammation is simply your body’s reaction to an infection, irritation or injury. It is usually a helpful responseand shows that your body’s defences are working correctly. Sometimes, however, the body...

Are you getting enough iodine?

Are you getting enough iodine?

Iodine is required for the production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3), which are best known for their role in metabolism (they control the rate at which...

Are you getting enough iodine?

Iodine is required for the production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3), which are best known for their role in metabolism (they control the rate at which...

Go Green and Rebalance your Body

Go Green and Rebalance your Body

PH is basically a measure of how acid or alkaline a substance is. All organic matter, including the human body has a pH level. The pH scale covers a range...

Go Green and Rebalance your Body

PH is basically a measure of how acid or alkaline a substance is. All organic matter, including the human body has a pH level. The pH scale covers a range...