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Myth Busting Immune Health
Nutrition

MYTHBUSTING VITAMIN DOSE: *SPOILER ALERT* YOU PROBABLY NEED TO UP YOURS

Myths, a widely held but false belief or idea. They are something we all hear in our daily lives, but where do they come from and why do they often need busting in accordance with the truth? Well, ...

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ASK AN EXPERT: HOW DO YOU TACKLE WEIGHT LOSS MINDFULLY?

On average we go on four diets a year. And as soon as we come off them we put the weight back on. There are lots of reasons why we don’t lose weight and the outdated model of calories + exercise = ...

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IS YOUR PET THE KEY TO BETTER IMMUNITY?

Ask almost any pet owner, and they’ll tell you that owning and looking after their beloved dog, cat or other furry or feathered friend has definitely been good for their health. However, a lot of ...

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IU VERSUS MG: HOW TO ACTUALLY READ A LABEL

It’s very much the responsible thing to take the time to actually read the labels of the vitamin supplements you’re comparing in a high-street health store, or for that matter, to scrutini...

NutritionCAN YOU SHOCK YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM INTO WORKING HARDER?

CAN YOU SHOCK YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM INTO WORKING HARDER?

It’s an enticing idea for many of us; the idea that we can somehow trigger our immune systems into action via some kind of immediate ‘shock’ or trauma. Indeed, one of those potential means of provi...

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TIME FOR A SUMMER HOLIDAY? DON'T FORGET THESE TRAVEL IMMUNE HEALTH HACKS FOR THE JOURNEY.

With the summer holiday season seemingly set to get underway after an enforced pause, how do we make sure we travel safely and healthily. Whether you are traveling via airports, trains, or cars, yo...

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ASK A NUTRITIONIST: HOW DOES VITAMIN C INTERACT WITH THE IMMUNE SYSTEM?

Vitamin C is definitely an immune system multitasker! There’s been a mountain of research since the 1930s on its use as an antiviral, and even though there continues to be much debate over whether ...

NutritionWHY THAT #FRIDAYFEELING COULD BE HELPING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

WHY THAT #FRIDAYFEELING COULD BE HELPING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

We all know and love that Friday feeling. A hard week at work complete, the excitement of the weekend ahead, seeing your friends or going to a party - it definitely gives you a little buzz. But doe...

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WHY TAKING 1875% OF YOUR RDA OF VITAMINS COULD BE A GOOD IDEA

The definition of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) fails to consider is that there is a big difference between the RDA (the amount you need to avoid deficiency) and the amount of a vitamin or mine...

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MAN FLU: IS IT REALLY A THING?

We all get sick from time to time, that’s a given. But whether or not your biological sex has an impact on the severity and duration of your symptoms is still up for debate. With Father’s Day aroun...

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ZINC AND THE THYMUS GLAND: STRONGER TOGETHER

Although their function in the body is often underappreciated, the work that zinc and the thymus gland do together is vital for protecting health. So, let’s start appreciating them a little more. W...

NutritionHOW VITAMIN D WORKS WITH YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

HOW VITAMIN D WORKS WITH YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

If you’re reading this, it hopefully won’t be news to you that vitamin D plays an integral role in keeping you healthy. As the NHS website explains, this fat-soluble vitamin is key to regulating yo...

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DISCOVER ROWENA'S 7 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY FAMILY LOCKDOWN ROUTINE

The Coronavirus pandemic has been nothing short of a total change to the way most of us live our lives. Yet the lockdown has brought some positives with most of us being able to spend more time at ...