A complex topic that can be baffling and spark differing opinions, methylation is critical to health as it’s at the heart of so many of our body’s key processes. Annie Edwards demystifies methylation and explains how you can use it to support the health of your clients.
Why methylation matters
Methylation is a key cellular process that takes place continuously, regulating multiple functions in...
As we have had the London Marathon a couple of weeks ago there may be a few stiff, sore and aching muscles. Some may have picked up more significant injuries and are trying to nurse themselves back to health. Musculoskeletal injuries are not only painful and inconvenient, but they can also lead to long term loss of optimal function, susceptibility to further injury and reduced activity, which c...
White willow bark is harvested from the dried bark of young branches or twigs of the trees, usually in early spring or autumn. It belongs to the willow family1. Historical records show that white willow bark has been used for thousands of years in ancient China, Egypt, Greece and South Asia, to relieve headaches, reduce fever, lessen muscle ache and pain and to support various other illnesses....
Our guest writer and mindfulness, yoga and stress management consultant, Bev Alderson, talks about the importance of continuing to move our bodies as we get older.
Maintaining an active lifestyle throughout our lives can support health and wellbeing and quality of life.
However, starting or maintaining an exercise routine can be a challenge at any age and, let’s face it, one that doesn’t get an...
Nutritional therapists are often asked “What supplement can help my joints?” This is a more difficult question than it sounds as often there are multiple factors that affect joint function and often no one-size fits all solution. The most effective approach is to utilise perfect partners of supplements for joint health which support the structure of the joint, reduce inflammation to aid pain ma...
As we age it is common for individuals to experience joint issues due to wear and tear over a lifetime as well as an increase in inflammation. Musculoskeletal pain, arthralgia and arthritis are all more common in women, and their frequency increases with age. In some, a decline in women's joint health appears to be associated with the onset of menopause.1
As menopause is a time when activity an...
Pain afflicts millions of people worldwide and continues to be prevalent due to its complex pathogenesis. The body is a complex system that can be negatively affected by many factors in life, such as poor diet, lack of exercise, injury and illness, and environmental factors such as stress or toxin exposure.
These contributing factors can lead to a substantial impact on the body and can cause in...
Walking is one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise to do and regular walking can help to increase energy levels, increasing productivity throughout the day. Building a walk, or several small walks, into your daily routine can encourage good habits and can make significant improvements to your overall health and well-being. The government recommends at least 10,000 steps per day a...
How long do you spend seated each day?
In this blog by guest writer, Bev Alderson, we are going to take a look at why sitting, in particular sitting incorrectly and for prolonged periods, is not great for our health and wellbeing. And of course, what we might practically do about it.
But before we begin, would you like to know exactly how long you sit for?
Juststand.org has a ‘sitting time ca...
Osteoarthritis is a condition characterised by the World Health Organisation as the deterioration of cartilage in joints which results in bones rubbing together and creating stiffness, pain, and impaired movement. The degeneration and loss of cartilage can subsequently lead to alterations of the subchondral (underneath cartilage) bone. It is a reasonably common condition, 80% of adults over 50 ...
