There are many different nutrients that your body needs to function, one of the main ones you need is zinc. It is involved in a wide variety of activities in the body. In fact, you use zinc, at some level, in nearly every activity that happens in your cells. Zinc is one of the building […]
Essential Nutrients
Quercetin: Uses and Safety – Bendigo Naturopathy
There are a lot of flavonoids that have been identified in plants during recent years, the most famous of which you have probably heard of – vitamin C. Another one that is good to know is quercetin. It is found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. You can find the highest concentration in […]
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Why Is Zinc An Important Nutrient?
Zinc is an important nutrient for a wide variety of functions within your body. Why is this is so? It plays several different roles in your body, including as a catalyst, helping with structural integrity and helping regulate different processes. If you are ill or injured, zinc demands increase and it becomes important to make […]
How Our Gut Health Affects Us
The fact that gut health can have such a big impact on so many aspects of your health is why it’s so important to look after it. Your gastrointestinal tract begins in your mouth and goes through your body, ultimately ending at the colon. It plays an integral role in your overall health as it […]
Essential Fatty Acids
There are two main types of essential fatty acids (EFAs): omega-3s and omega-6s. The reason that they are called ‘essential’ is that your body is unable to make it. You need to eat these EFAs in your diet. There are various dietary sources for both types, including: Vegetable oils: flax, olive (canola and mixed vegetable […]
Vitamin C: Benefits and Resources
Vitamin C is a well-known supplement. Many people take this vitamin to support their immune system when they feel under the weather. Your need for this vitamin increases when you are ill or stressed. As you can’t make this vitamin, it is important to make sure that there’s enough in your diet, or that you […]
Hawthorn For A Healthy Heart
One of the most amazing things about hawthorn is how good this herb is for the heart. There are a lot of good, practical aspects that it embodies about cardiovascular health – but it isn’t just that. This herb truly helps to support the heart. Physically and energetically. It helps to heal an injured heart, […]
Health Benefits from Rosehips
“Deep-ruby jewels emerging from forest-green foliage in the autumnal months, rosehips are most commonly harvested from the beautiful dog rose, Rosa Canina” – Erin Lovell Verinder Rosehips have been used since the 9th century. The traditional use of this ancient herb was based primarily on its astringent properties. Leading to its use in the alleviation […]
Elderberry For Immune Support
Elderberry has been a traditional use for immune support and in the treatment of colds and cases of flu or other viral infections that affect the upper respiratory tract. Elderberry for immune support has been proven effective through the years. Elderberries contain antioxidants, vitamins A and C – all of which are beneficial in supporting […]
Ubiquinol: What Role Does It Have In Our Body?
Ubiquinol is the active form of coenzyme Q10, has superior absorption and increased bioavailability compared to other forms of CoQ10. What Role Does it Play in the Body?It’s found in EVERY cell of the body and it is involved in the process of regenerating other antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E. It plays […]
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Holy Basil: Queen of the Herbs
Also known as Ocimum tenuiflorum or, in India, known as the “Queen of Herbs”, Holy Basil is one of the most revered medicinal herbs in the region. Often utilised to promote longevity, this herb has a variety of beneficial body actions, including: Adaptogen which helps your body to adjust to different types and aids it […]
Let’s Talk About Magnesium
Know anything about magnesium? Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body. It is imperative for energy production within cells. It is also essential for optimal cell function. It has the ability to block the entry of calcium into blood, muscle and heart cells, allowing body cells to function more efficiently; and […]
