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Herbs

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Today, garlic is a familiar household herb, and we often forget its true properties and health benefits. Before the advent of anti-biotics, garlic was one of the herbs often used to assist with many health conditions and diseases. Studies now show that garlic, apart from having potent anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, can also lower high blood pressure and assist with hyperlipidemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Brain Health

Amino Acids and Their Importance Across Life stages (Part 2)

Today we have a better understanding of the importance of protein-rich foods on cognitive function. While quality protein and amino acids are crucial during pregnancy and child’s development, they are also important for healthy ageing and brain health. That is why elderly adults over the age of 65 should increase their protein intake to prevent or at least delay cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disease.

Relaxation

The Health Benefits of Osteopathic Treatment (Part 1)

Osteopathy focuses on treating and understanding the entire body. This is why it has a wide range of applications, and can assist with anything from decreasing joint pain, improving mobility and range of motion, reducing chronic pain, and assisting with respiratory and gastrointestinal health.

In the Limelight

Love your mind, body and community

Herbs

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Brain Health

Amino Acids and Their Importance Across Life stages (Part 2)

Relaxation

The Health Benefits of Osteopathic Treatment (Part 1)

Health & Wellbeing

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Sleep

Chris Veitch 21/04/2025 6 mins

Power Naps and Endocrine Health

Power naps and quality sleep in general show to have a significant effect on endocrine health, most specifically on growth hormone, insulin, testosterone and progesterone.

Activities and Performance

Craig Ballard 10/04/2025 6 mins

Arm Day and Muscular Development: The Triceps Essentials

The triceps are a group of large muscles found at the back of our upper arm. Since they…

Activities and Performance

Rahle Dusheiko 17/03/2025 4 mins

The Path to Balance and Mobility in Seniors: 6 Ways to Better Balance (Part 1)

As we age the risk of falling increases. Therefore balance and mobility become crucial. It is important to…

Wellness

Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health

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Relaxation

Margaux Loyer 03/05/2025 4 mins

The Profound Intelligence of the Skin: The Skin as the “Third Brain”

Our skin is much more than just a thin barrier. It is a part of our emotional, cognitive, and immune responses. A slight sensation of pain triggers a cascade of events that send signals to the brain, activating a stress response. Similarly, therapeutic touch like massage stimulates the…

Herbs

Megan Rodden 17/04/2025 5 mins

Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri)

Bacopa is one of the herbs that some of us used consistently before exams at university, since as…

Relaxation

Rupali Lal 03/04/2025 6 mins

Health Benefits of Slow Breathing: Secret to Vitality and Longevity (Part 2)

Additional studies show that different slow breathing techniques have a positive impact on pain management, relaxation and sleep,…

Connecting you with food

Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity

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Recipes

Carl Maunder 14/05/2025 3 mins

Recipe: Bacon Hock Broth

In a large pot cover the bacon hocks with cold water then bring to boil, drain the water and discard and then cover with cold water again. Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to boil.