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What's the difference between Turmeric and Curcumin?
By now you'll have heard of the many health benefits of turmeric and curcumin and may have noticed that in some cases the terms are used interchangeably in the same article. So what's the difference? Is one better than the other?
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Autumn Health Tips
Summer time is over and autumn has arrived - a time to enjoy cosy jumpers and pumpkin lattes! However the changing season can also spell an outbreak of coughs and colds so it's even more important to look after your health.
Learn moreFrequent flyer? Pycnogenol seen to benefit travel health
Research out of two universities in Italy has found that supplementation with Pycnogenol - French maritime pine bark extract - resulted in less swelling in the lower legs during travel compared to control groups who used stockings or did standard in-flight exercises.
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Research supports Pycnogenol's blood circulation benefits
A six year long study of 815 individuals has provided results supporting Pycnogenol's blood circulation benefits. Pycnogenol is an anti-oxidant rich extract from French maritime pine bark manufactured by Horphag Research.
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Omega-3s during pregnancy may boost infant brain and vision
By consuming omega-3's regularly during pregnancy women could boost their baby's brain function and eyesight say researchers from Finland.
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What to look for in a collagen supplement
Collagen is without doubt a trendy ingredient in the wellness world at the moment - some of us take it for it's touted beauty benefits while others swear by it's gut health boosting properties.The fact that it's good for our bodies is not up for debate but we can ask the questions: are there different types of collagen and is one superior over the others?
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Women need more nutrients than men for emotional well-being
New research has suggested that women needs a greater variety of nutrients in their diet to support mood, compared to men. These findings go some way to explain why women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression than men.
Learn moreWhat is CBD oil?
The cannabis plant contains chemical compounds called cannabinoids, one of which is CBD or cannabidiol (pronounced cann-a-bid-EYE-ol). Manufacturers of CBD oil use different methods to extract the compound, which they then add to a carrier oil such as hemp or coconut oil to create CBD oil. CBD has been traditionally used for thousands of years to treat various types of pain, but the medical community have only recently begun to study it again.
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Eat more fibre to feel less stressed
With modern stressful lifestyles, westernised diets, and medications such as antibiotics, the bacteria living in your gut can be thrown off-balance. This has lead to growing interest in the link between gut bacteria and stress related disorders such as anxiety and depression. New research is suggesting that eating high fiber foods may reduce the effects of stress on our gut and even reduce stress itself.
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