Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, meaning it can’t be produced by the body. You’ve probably heard that you should take a tablet to improve your immune system but it has a lot more benefits than just that such as • It’s a strong antioxidant helping reduce chronic illnesses • It can lower blood pressure […]
Why do we bruise?
Bruises form when the soft tissues of the body get bumped. When they do, small veins and capillaries under the skin sometimes break. Red blood cells leak out of these blood vessels. These red blood cells that collect under your skin cause that purple mark.
Skinny dip for the skin!
Ocean water has significantly higher amounts of minerals, including sodium, chloride, sulphate, magnesium and calcium. This is why it’s highly beneficial for skin conditions such as psoriasis. It also has benefits for eczema, another immune-mediated condition.
Good for the skin
Some foods that improve your skin health are oily / fatty fish like salmon, avocados, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes and bell peppers. I’m sure you can come up with a few recipes from those ingredients alone!
Get off your phone every now and again
All that staring from frequent phone use, computer use, and TV-watching can all lead to eye strain, an eye health issue that, when found in this context, is often called Computer Vision Syndrome. Computer vision syndrome can lead to blurred vision, dry eyes, sore eyes, and headaches.
Cheese
Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat and protein. It contains high amounts of vitamin A and B-12 along with zinc, phosphorus and riboflavin. But be sure to use cheese that is from high quality sources like 100% grass fed animals.
No excuses!
What happens to alcohol in your body?
Alcohol is a toxin, so the body’s aim is to get it to the liver – the body’s detox plant – as fast as possible. But the liver can only break down about one unit of alcohol per hour, and any amount above this is turned away as it arrives at the liver and sent […]
Super showers
Having a shower can relieve symptoms of stress, increase your energy and can improve your sleep,
52 days to go!
Summer starts on June 1st and it’s only 52 days to go, so start working on yourself for a happy and confident Summer time!