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May 2020

27/05/2020

HRT: The risks & benefits

What is HRT? HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Menopausal symptoms are often caused by falling hormone levels: the idea is that taking HRT will replace the hormones your body is no longer producing, therefore putting a stop to uncomfortable symptoms. For many women, this can feel like a life line – but what are the risks and benefits associated with this medication? The Benefits of HRT For some women the onset of menopause causes little or no problem, and for these lucky souls there is no need to use any... Read More

27/05/2020
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How does CBD Oil work? Introducing the Endocannabinoid System

CBD OIL – HOW DOES IT WORK? INTRODUCING THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM: Firstly, we need to understand that cannabinoids are not only found in cannabis plants! The human body produces its own cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids. These naturally produced cannabinoids are used, by a system named the endocannabinoid system, to regulate how messages are sent, received and processed by the body cells. The endocannabinoid system exists throughout all the different body systems – the brain, the nervous system, the heart, liver, pancreas and reproductive system. It regulates messages being transmitted throughout the... Read More

27/05/2020

4 ways to support a healthy immune response, naturally

The immune system is the guardian of our health.  Its job is to provide protection from invaders, germs and damaged cells.  It is made up of a vast network of different cells, tissues and organs, which all work together to keep the body as healthy as possible. If we get run down, or our immune system is not working as well as it should, we are more likely to catch colds, coughs and flu.  These four natural ways to support a healthy immune response, could be helpful in trying to... Read More

Holiday bugs and bites prevention

In my previous blog post on holiday health, I talked about taking good bacteria supplements to help prevent holiday tummy. In this blog I will continue along the same theme, looking at ways to prevent other holiday bug problems. HEALTHY FLYING As soon as we sit on an aeroplane, my husband turns off the air vents that are blowing at us – I think if he could sit there holding his breath throughout the flight, he would! The air circulation system is the perfect way to ensure that if one... Read More

27/05/2020

Good Bugs & Holiday Health

One type of bug, which has ruined many holidays (not just my own I am sure!), is the tummy bug. Exposing ourselves to new foods, different water and the heat, seems to be something almost guaranteed to lead those people with a sensitive digestive system to lose one or two days of their holiday every year to a bad stomach. Reviewing the research however, there may be things that we can do to try and prevent this problem. It seems that the answer may lie with so called ‘good bacteria’.... Read More

27/05/2020
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How can we use the ‘Stress Bucket’ analogy to support good mental health?

It is important to think about our mental health every day – even when things are going well. Taking note of our mental wellbeing during the good times, can help us to feel more resilient during the bad.When thinking about mental health, one of the best ways to understand why sometimes we can cope, and other times we cannot, is to use the analogy of the stress bucket.