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Most foods nowadays have added sugar which requires your body to use more chromium. Found in quality multivitamins, chromium helps to determine the amount of energy you release from food and enhances insulin sensitivity. Your nutritional needs change with age, and this is partly because your stomach secretes less hydrochloric acid, which impairs the breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients. MusclesMany multivitamins allow specialised targeting of certain ages, gender or activity levels, and those with a physically-active lifestyle may need more nutrients than the average nonactive person to support muscle recovery and any fitness related goals. BrainMany mature adults...

By Janeen Howard, DIP. MED. HERB, MNSAMH Study after study show that adding fish to your diet is a healthy move. Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish, in particular, is lower in fat than any other source of animal protein, and oily fish are high in omega 3 essential fatty acids, also known as “the good fats.” Omega 3 fatty acids are essential because your body cannot make them on its own, so they must be obtained through your diet. But, do you consume enough of these good fats? Research indicates...

Fish oil is beneficial for you in more ways than just one. Your skin, hair, and even your eyes can truly benefit from this amazing supplement. Dry skin?  During colder weather, you probably tend to stay indoors more and crank the heater up. This makes you feel cosy and warm, but unfortunately can remove moisture from the air, as well as from your skin. So, what can you do about this? The answer is to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and incorporate fish oil supplementation as part of your daily beauty regime.  Fish oil is made up of...

Healthy and holidays don’t always go hand-in-hand. We know we should stick with our healthy routines, but sometimes we just want to have a holiday from our normal diet and lifestyle. This is when we tend to eat more high energy foods, as well as enjoying a few extra social drinks. This holiday lifestyle, although temporary, can create havoc on your digestive system. Unfortunately, it will also have an impact on your waistline. If you find yourself craving for sweets and treats, or if your scales have been the bearer of bad news, then now is the time to act....

By Janeen Howard, Qualified Medical Herbalist Your liver is one of the most amazing organs in your body. Found in your upper-right abdomen, just below your diaphragm, it’s a master multitasker, carrying out over 500 different roles. These include breaking down fats, storing vitamins, processing nutrients, metabolising proteins, breaking down old blood cells, and detoxifying. You probably don’t tend to stop and think about your liver’s health because it works quietly in the background. Your liver is a critical organ that you do need to care for so it can perform well. It is one of your body’s quiet, unsung...