RECOVERY VS RELIEF: WHY YOU SHOULD AVOID DRUGS WHEN SICK
It’s one of the first things that we’re accustomed to doing, as soon as we begin to feel less than our best; we reach for that box of paracetamol or ibuprofen, seeking some relief for our symptoms....
MELISSA COHEN ON 'THE POWER IS WITHIN US'
On the third episode of The Power Is Within Us, Sunna speaks with Melissa Cohen, where they discuss functional medicine and the importance of diet with regards to all bodily processes. Functional m...
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A DIGITAL DETOX THIS WEEK
You’ve probably heard of the term “digital detox”, or “technology detox”, and wondered not only exactly what it is, but also whether it could be the right move for you and your wellbeing. A “digita...
WHY ARE PEOPLE WITH DARKER SKIN MORE LIKELY TO BE DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN D?
Few of us can be in any doubt about the crucial role of vitamin D in our all-round health. This fat-soluble vitamin is naturally produced by the body in response to sunlight exposure – which helps ...
INTRODUCING THE 8-WEEK IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Tonic’s new partnership with Thriva on the 8-week Immunity Challenge has got everyone pretty excited. So much so that some of the team at Tonic wanted to take part in it. To give you more detail in...
7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT VITAMIN E
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant necessary for structural and functional maintenance of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. It also helps maintain healthy skin and eyes, and strengthen the imm...
DARRYL EDWARDS ON 'THE POWER IS WITHIN US'
On our second episode of The Power Is Within Us, Sunna speaks with TED Talk speaker Darryl Edwards, founder of Primal Play, a program aimed at getting children and adults to move more to avoid a se...
DR GEMMA NEWMAN ON 'THE POWER IS WITHIN US'
On the very first episode of The Power Is Within Us, Sunna speaks with Dr Gemma Newman, the plant power doctor. Dr Gemma has over 17 years of clinical experience as a family doctor and is passionat...
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN SOCIALISING AGAIN
After a winter that has posed huge challenges to many of us – as individuals, families and broader societies – we are finally seeing ever-more reason for hope in the COVID-19 crisis. Effective and ...
INNATE VS. ADAPTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The role of the immune system is to protect the body from pathogens, toxins, and potential threats. The individual components of the immune system are spread throughout the body but work together t...
THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS: GIVING TO OTHERS
A lot has been said down the years about how it’s a good thing to be a giving and generous person. Of course, giving to and helping others is good for its own sake, but there has also been a debate...
7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT GLUTATHIONE
Glutathione – pronounced “gluta-thigh-own” – isn’t exactly a familiar part of the lexicon of even some of the most health-conscious people. Yet, it probably should be. There’s plenty of evidence, a...
WHY EATING SEASONALLY IS BETTER FOR YOU
You might not have given much thought in the past to the notion of eating ‘seasonally’ – in other words, eating certain foods at the times of year when they are actually grown. After all, you’re pr...
