by Helen Elliott | Apr 3, 2025 | Gut Health, Gut Health and Stroke, Gut Health and Stroke, Heart & Circulation
Research shows a strong connection between the gut and brain – especially when it comes to stroke risk and recovery. This connection is part of a communication system called the gut-brain axis, and it plays a major role in our overall health. Let’s break down how gut...
by Helen Elliott | Apr 3, 2025 | Cardiovascular Disease Overview, Heart & Circulation
Heart disease is one of the biggest health challenges worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the top causes of death globally include heart disease (like heart attacks and strokes), lung diseases, and conditions affecting newborns. What causes...
by Helen Elliott | Apr 3, 2025 | Blood Sugar Balance, Blood Sugar Balance, Heart & Circulation, Hormonal & Metabolic Balance
Balancing Blood Sugar: Why It Matters and How to Do It There are two main types of blood sugar problems: High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia or diabetes) Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) Both can be made worse by eating foods that quickly turn into sugar in the body –...
by Helen Elliott | Apr 3, 2025 | Detox & Liver Support, Uncategorized
Metabolic Syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that occur together, increasing your chances of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. One of the key features is abdominal obesity, which is the build-up of fat around the middle, also known as visceral fat....
by Helen Elliott | Mar 2, 2025 | Detox & Liver Support, Natural Therapies, Nettles, Nettles, Nettles, Skin Health
Official name: Urtica dioica Common name: Nettle, common nettle, stinging nettleTCM name: Hsieh-tzu-ts’aoAyurvedic name: Vrishchikali Family: UrticaceaeParts used: Stalks and leaves, rhizomes, seeds Constituents: Tanins, iron, histamine, gluconins, Vit A...
