Wellness Blog
Artificial light vs sunlight: the hidden impact on your health
We live in an artificial light, mainly blue light world nowadays. Modern life has pulled us indoors, under a sea of artificial lights. From LED office lights to phone screens, our bodies are exposed to constant blue light, often at the wrong time of day. This creates a hidden problem: we’re [...]
Sunlight as medicine: sleep, mood and metabolism
Humans, along with all other life forms, have evolved under the sun for millions of years. Our bodies have adapted to utilise sunlight as a fundamental resource, just like other nutrients - sunlight is one of the most accessible and cost-effective nutrients. Today sunlight as medicine is almost forgotten healing [...]
Morning sunlight: the key to your body clock
Morning sunlight plays a crucial role in setting the body’s internal clock for the day. This is because light is the main cue that tells the brain to follow healthy circadian rhythms by all organs, tissues and cells. It plays a role in how well we function throughout the day [...]
Top 7 natural ‘antibiotics’ for flu, colds and coughs
Overuse of antibiotics is a real issue these days resulting in, among others, gut damage impairing digestion and absorption as well as, paradoxically, also causing damage to our immune system located in the gut. It's estimated around 90% of the immune system is found in and around the gut. Fortunately, [...]
The importance of eating with the seasons
The concept of eating with the seasons stems from ancient practices, and essentially breaks down what to eat during each season to maintain an optimal level of health and prevent disease. Not that long ago, most people were aware of the best time to grow and pick various fruits and [...]
Top 2 sleep promoting nutrients: Magnesium and Calcium
There are a number of effective sleep promoting nutrients that support and enhance sleep and relaxation. Calming minerals - magnesium and calcium are my top sleep promoting nutrients. They are effective, relatively safe, and readily available for purchase over the counter from chemists, health food shops or online. Quality of [...]
