The Research On Vitamin D This article gives you the facts about Vitamin D, looking at different research that shows that Vitamin D in the right dose is essential for every aspect of health. Vitamin D is one of the essential nutrients required by the human body. Unlike most vitamins, it is one that we […]
Continue readingOptimal Vitamin D Levels Vitamin D for many years has only been thought of as good for healthy bones but in recent years, vitamin D research shows that Vitamin D acts more like a hormone and affects virtually every aspect of health. Reports of new and promising studies seem to emerge almost weekly. However […]
Continue readingVitamin D deficiency is common While the message to cover up and avoid excess sun has helped reduce the incidence of skin cancer, it has caused an issue with widespread vitamin D deficiency. Even if you regularly get enough sun there are certain genes that may affect your ability to absorb vitamin D from the […]
Continue readingMagnesium is one of your body’s most important minerals It plays a vital role in helping your body to: Produce energy Maintain healthy cellular function Metabolise protein, carbohydrates and fats (in other words how your body uses food) Regulate calcium metabolism, helping you to keep your bones strong Keep your blood pressure low and improve […]
Continue readingAs seen on Today Tonight, Adelaide GP Dr. Peter Tunbridge believes that up to half of Australia’s population (and the rest of the world) could be unknowingly carrying a genetic defect which can cause weight gain. MTHFR and weight loss, what does it mean for you? “It’s called the MTHFR gene polymorphism and the actual […]
Continue readingWhy we need Zinc Zinc deficiency is quite common with modern diets, and zinc is arguably the most important trace mineral. To date, researchers have found more than 200 enzyme reactions that are zinc dependant, in all the major biochemical pathways in the human body. That’s more than any other mineral dependant enzymes in the […]
Continue readingReducing Pain and Inflammation Naturally Pain and Inflammation is when things get swollen red and painful. Pain and inflammation is your body’s response to anything that irritates it. Essentially pain and inflammation is like a small biological fire designed to “burn away” the irritation, short term inflammation can be a good thing, but chronic inflammation […]
Continue readingIdentify The Cause of Gout Identifying the cause of gout is the first step to addressing the underlying cause so you can eliminate gout. For some people, this is going to be genetics but just because your dad had gout it does not mean that you have to as well, it could be that you […]
Continue readingHypoglycemia is the term given to low blood sugar levels – it refers to a drop in the body’s level of blood glucose to a point where cells are being deprived of vital energy. When this occurs, a message is sent to the brain asking that glucose levels be restored, and a craving for sugar […]
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