The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has become a pandemic with tens of thousands of infected patients. Some seem to get only mild symptoms while others progress to acute breathing difficulties. Evidence suggests that excessive inflammation and an exaggerated immune response in some individuals leads to a cytokine storm (a flood of inflammatory signals) that damages…
Print Recipe Immune Smoothie Packed with vitamin C rich greens, anti-inflammatory ginger and a dash of immune boosting Manuka honey this smoothie makes a great addition to breakfast for a healthy start to the day. Ingredients1 banana1 cup frozen pineapple2 cups organic spinach1/2 cup parsley leaves1 knob fresh ginger peeled (about 2 inches)1 tbsp manuka/raw…
Eczema an inflammatory skin condition that causes can cause skin irritation, itching and oozing blisters. Eating certain foods doesn’t appear to cause eczema, although it may trigger a flare-up if you already have the condition. Oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines contain high levels omega-3 fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory. You may…
Proper recovery from exercise is critical for transforming your training into tangible gains in strength, speed and stamina. Without it you risk injury and your hard work not paying off! Ginseng There’s a wide variety of medicinal herbs that have been shown to help with various aspects of sports performance and recovery. Some of the…
The primary function of the skin is to act as a barrier to protect the body from damage and invasion. To do this job effectively it need to be both strong and stretchy. Collagen is a protein found in skin that is key the key to skins strength. To produce collagen the body needs a…
If corona virus has taught us anything it’s just how easily and readily we come into contact with germs everyday. From door handles to the London Underground, we’re all exposed to potential infection all the time. Some germs are definitely better at causing illness than others but having a tip top immune system goes a…
We are bombarded with adverts for skin and hair care products on a daily basis. But what you feed your skin and hair from within is just as important as what you put on it. Vitamin A Vitamin A is essential proper skin function. It’s needed for a process called desquamation which is the shedding…