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Rosehip for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition affecting an estimated 8.75 million people in the UK, significantly effecting peoples quality of life. Over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not desirable to take long term so people are seeking natural alternatives. Clinical trials give strong evidence showing rosehip is more effective than glucosamine for osteoarthritis treatment, and can help significantly improve quality of life.
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Vitamins to help feed your way to healthy skin
Skincare will never be as simple as any single ingredient - just as no single food or nutrient can keep your body healthy, you need more than just one ingredient to keep your skin in good shape. Find a list of skin boosting vitamins and nutrients, along with information about what they do to keep your skin healthy.
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The benefits of activated charcoal for intestinal gas
Bloating and intestinal gas can be both a painful and embarrassing problem but activated charcoal is a simple and effective remedy. Here’s how you can use it to greatly reduce stomach gas problems and remove toxins from your digestive tract.
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Why do people take CoQ10?
Coenzyme Q10 is one of the most popular supplements for the over 40's in the UK. It is a substance similar to a vitamin, found in every cell of the body. Find out why people are taking CoQ10 and how it may be able to contribute to your health and well-being.
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A supplement proven to help you lose weight - Glucomannan
The search for a miracle weight loss potion or pill continues to elude us, there are regular crazes and new supplements which reach the market but rarely do they have any proven claims or research backing them. There is however a supplement which has genuine claims based on scientific evidence - Glucomannan.
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Why you should never drink tea near a mealtime...
Did you know that drinking tea can severely inhibit your body's ability to absorb vitamins and minerals - especially iron? There are three categories of tea - black, green and herbal. Each has very different properties which affect vitamin and mineral absorption in different ways.
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Hyaluronic acid - a supplement to keep wrinkles away
When it was recently suggested that film star Olivia Munn has undertaken cosmetic surgery due to her seemingly ageless complexion and changed appearance, she explained it is all simply down to eating Japanese sweet potatoes. These special sweet potatoes are the same as we reported in 2014 in the story of the Japanese Village of Long Life. They contain high levels of Hyaluronic Acid which evidence strongly suggests is excellent for wrinkle free skin and flexible joints.
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Calcium - Deficiency Risk and Symptoms
Calcium is the must abundant mineral in the human body, making up our bones and teeth. Deficiency is very common with half of us believed to consume less than half the recommended amounts. Find out what else the body needs it for and what food sources you can get Calcium from.
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Magnesium - Deficiency Risk and Symptoms
Magnesium is an essential mineral for all living cells, responsible for more than 300 chemical reactions in the human body. Find out what else the body needs it for and what food sources you can get Magnesium from, as well as what damaging symptoms a Magnesium deficiency can cause.
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