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  • How to use multivitamins in clinical practice
    9 February 2026

    How to use multivitamins in clinical practice

    In modern clinical practice, multivitamins have evolved far beyond the generic “nutritional safety net” they were once perceived to be. As our understanding of personalised nutrition deepens, it’s increasingly clear that foundational micronutrient support can play a pivotal therapeutic role, whether addressing nutrient gaps, supporting complex biochemical pathways such as methylation and detoxi...
  • Mid-life women in a blue dress, at a dance class.
    24 October 2025

    Re-thinking creatine and electrolytes

    Creatine and electrolyte supplements have recently been in the spotlight, with growing interest around their impressive benefits for multiple areas of health. Once seen mainly as a bodybuilder’s secret weapon, new research reveals that creatine’s potential goes far beyond muscle and plays a vital role in supporting energy production, cognitive function, and overall vitality. Electrolytes, ofte...
  • Flatlay of colourful, healthy food: a bowl of salmon, quinoa and salad in a blue bowl on a dark blue table with red cabbage, blueberries, olive oil and laid on the table.
    21 August 2025

    Do you need GLP-1 medication?

    Repurposed diabetes drugs, like Mounjaro, have become popular recently for their weight loss effects. However, last week’s news that prices are going to jump for private prescriptions may force individuals to consider their ongoing use. Are they really a solution to the obesity epidemic? Were they ever? In this blog, we’re going to dig into this topic, what GLP-1 receptor agonists actually do, ...
  • Mature woman relaxing in a deckchair in a shaded area of her garden.
    18 July 2025

    Holding your nerve – supporting nervous system regulation in the modern world

    Sometimes the world just seems a little bit crazy. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by work, homelife, the state of the planet, and the constant stimulation via the multiple devices we surround ourselves with. Our nervous systems weren't designed to be in such a constant state of arousal but rather to flex and flow through their different states. In this week's blog, we look at how we can regulate...
  • Mid-life women wearing a red swimwear top and black bottoms floats in the sea at sunset to cool off.
    10 July 2025

    An Ayurvedic expert's guide to keeping your cool this summer (especially good for Pitta doshas!)

    This week's blog comes from guest writer and Mindfulness, Yoga and Stress Management Consultant, Bev Alderson and she's looking at heat through the lens of Ayurveda. There is nothing like a beautiful summer’s day to lighten our hearts and our spirits. Personally, I love this time of year and all that comes with it.  Light mornings and nights; opportunities to be outside more; the abundance of ...
  • Women eating and enjoying hydrating watermelon on a beach. She wears a subhat and sunglasses and the sea is behind her.
    26 June 2025

    Eat your water: Hydrating foods to eat this summer (and those to avoid)

    We are all well versed as to how eating a nutritious diet, regular exercise, refreshing sleep and keeping stress levels in check are all essential to optimal health and wellness, but how often do we think about our hydration? Our latest blog looks at the importance of staying well hydrated and what foods, as well as water, can help you do this. The importance of staying hydrated Staying well h...
  • Rear view of a mid life woman running on a mountain range. She wears a red jacket and black running tights, the sun is shining and she is looking out across the top of the mountain range.
    25 October 2024

    Nicotinamide riboside and longevity

    Throughout the modern age, life expectancy has been steadily increasing, driven by advances in health care, and improvements in living and working conditions. Since approximately 2011 it has started to slow and current estimates are that now life expectancy has reduced to levels seen a decade earlier, suggesting we are becoming less healthy than we were. Modern science, medicine and technology ...
  • Young woman sat holding a mug whilst journalling. Journalling may help when trying to build and reinforce healthful habits.
    22 May 2024

    Building habits and staying consistent  

    How many of us try to start a new healthy habit? Although we may begin with plenty of motivation and enthusiasm, after a while the consistency begins to wane, we slip back into previous ways and the new habit falls by the wayside. Many people may start a new exercise regime, eating plan or take up meditation for example, but after a few weeks can really struggle to maintain the initial momentu...
  • Young african woman holding up a nutritional supplement
    24 January 2024

    Understanding supplement labels and formulations

    Understanding supplement labels and formulations can often be challenging and with so many supplements to choose from, plus the wealth of information on each product label, it can be difficult to know where to start and what to look for. In this week’s blog we will aim to simplify some of the information for you and pick out some key points to help you make an informed and educated choice when ...
  • detox diet
    4 January 2024

    How to detox: planning and implementing a healthy detox

    Are you looking to revamp your nutrition this year? You may have thought about throwing yourself into a detox, a juice cleanse or something similar as a way to “make up” for any Christmas over-indulgence. In this article, we provide some practical advice on what detoxification is, how to detox, what foods to enjoy and avoid during a detox, along with a sample detox menu to give you some inspira...
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