Wellness Blog
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 [...]
Know and love your herbs – Lemon balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for more than 2000 years, where it had a deserving reputation as a herb enhancing longevity and mood. Regretably, nowadays not many people are aware of this lovely tasting, aromatic and effective herb and how easy it is to [...]
Foods and home remedies for deep sleep
Importance of sleeping better Let's talk about sleep! You do it every night but most likely not enough to feel energetic, healthy and well. It’s too easy to put sleep at the bottom of your priorities as our culture encourages and even glorifies skipping sleep. (At the bottom of this [...]
