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Your Liver is Your Lifeline: Why Detox Matters

Your Liver is Your Lifeline: Why Detox Matters

With over 500 essential functions, your liver is constantly working behind the scenes—often unnoticed until something goes wrong. While detoxes have been a hot topic in wellness circles for decades, with sceptics questioning their necessity, the truth lies somewhere in between. In today’s world, where the liver is bombarded with heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, alcohol, and even certain foods, it’s unrealistic to expect it to handle everything on its own. Even this multitasking marvel needs support sometimes. In this article, we’ll explore the liver’s key functions and how you can keep yours in peak condition with the right nutrients, herbs,...

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James Page
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Mood

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Mood

The connection between healthy digestion and mental health has become a hot topic in wellness circles, with mounting evidence suggesting that maintaining a healthy gut microbiome can have a profound impact on mental wellbeing. This relationship is largely driven by the gut-brain axis, a bidirectional communication system that allows the gut and brain to influence each other in ways that affect our mood, cognition and mental health.1-11 The Gut-Brain Axis: Your Gut’s Influence on the Mind The gut-brain axis refers to the constant communication that occurs between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. This two-way communication system allows the brain...

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The Importance of Supplementation: Why Diet Alone Might Not Be Enough

The Importance of Supplementation: Why Diet Alone Might Not Be Enough

In an ideal world, we’d all get all the nutrients we need from a well-balanced diet. But in reality, achieving optimal nutrient levels solely through diet can be challenging. Here’s why supplementation is often necessary and how it supports overall health. Why Diet Alone Isn’t Always Enough Nutrient Depletion in Soil Modern farming practices have led to nutrient depletion in the soil. As a result, fruits and vegetables might not have the same levels of vitamins and minerals as they did decades ago. This means even a diet rich in produce might fall short in delivering essential nutrients. Food Processing...

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What's Hiding in Your Supplements? Why Excipient-Free Manufacturing Matters for a Cleaner Path to Wellness

What's Hiding in Your Supplements? Why Excipient-Free Manufacturing Matters for a Cleaner Path to Wellness

In the world of supplements and nutraceuticals, consumers are increasingly seeking products that align with their health goals and natural wellness principles. One of the growing trends in this space is excipient-free manufacturing. But what does this mean, and why should you care?  What are excipients and why are they used? 1-3  Excipients are inactive substances used in the manufacturing of supplements and medications. They serve various purposes, such as: Stabilising active ingredients Enhancing absorption Improving taste and texture Extending shelf-life Traditionally, excipients have played a role in supplement manufacturing, helping to ensure that active ingredients are delivered effectively and...

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