We are all familiar with the saying ‘beauty comes from within’ and when it comes to our skin this couldn’t be more true. Healthy skin starts with optimal nutrition and with the skin being the largest organ, it has a great need for nourishment.
It is also the organ where signs of ageing, stress, and poor nutrition are perhaps most noticeable. A range of nutrients are needed for skin health which...
In this blog our guest writer, Fiona Lawson - a nutritionist, researcher and skin specialist - shares her nutrition advice for supporting skin health.
We knew that diet affected skin before we could even define nutrients. In the mid-18th century, British sailors dreaded the bleeding gums, skin haemorrhages and bruising that could develop on long voyages. In one of the earliest clinical trials r...
There is a vast amount of evidence available for interventions which support immunity, protect against viral infection, and may possess antiviral activity. In addition, new research has emerged and continues to emerge with regards to interventions that have potential to be beneficial against COVID-19.
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In the 1920s, vitamin C was first identified by the prospective Nobel laureate Albert Szent-Györgyi from Szeged University in Hungary, who unravelled the role of this essential vitamin for the t...
There is a lot to love about the colder months. It’s an excuse to add cinnamon, vanilla and cloves to everything; cosy up to an open fire and drink hot tea to your heart’s desire. However, the progressive reduction in hours of light, as well as the drop in temperature can deeply affect the state of our body.
The reduced availability of UV rays during the colder months impacts synthesis of vitam...
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Another factor to consider is th...
Ageing is a natural process which cannot be avoided. However, most of us would like to slow down the ageing process and hold on to our youthful vitality for as long as possible. Every cell in our body is continuously ageing, but the skin (which is the most exposed organ to the external environment) is where we can see the visible signs of ageing. Radiant, glowing skin is something we aspire to ...
Planning a pregnancy is both an exciting and important time. It is always preferable for both mother and father to assess their health and nutrition before conceiving a child; which will optimise the chances of conception, wellbeing in pregnancy and the health of the baby.
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