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Nutrients

Vitamin K (for coagulation and bone health)

Discovered in 1929, Vitamin K has a crucial role in preventing bleeding and coagulation, especially in newborns, and is important for our bone and cardiovascular health. Ongoing research also suggests that vitamin K can assist with cognition, skin health and wound healing.

Nutrition

Ketogenic Diet and Performance: Are you building muscle or losing fat?

The ketogenic diet (KD) is recognised for its potential to support fat loss, but its impact on physical performance, especially for athletes, remains contentious. While anecdotal evidence suggests performance benefits in some scenarios, scientific studies show mixed results. KDs may promote fat oxidation and weight loss but might not be ideal for enhancing muscle mass or performance in high-intensity activities.

Brain Health

Amino Acids and Their Importance Across Life stages (Part 1)

During prenatal development, amino acids are vital for proper growth and formation of the fetus, and contribute to the development of organs, muscles, and the nervous system. They also have a direct impact on other compound molecules such as nitric oxide that supports placental growth and enhances maternal-fetal blood flow, ensuring adequate supply of nutrients and oxygen.

In the Limelight

Love your mind, body and community

Nutrients

Vitamin K (for coagulation and bone health)

Nutrition

Ketogenic Diet and Performance: Are you building muscle or losing fat?

Brain Health

Amino Acids and Their Importance Across Life stages (Part 1)

Health & Wellbeing

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Brain Health

Vishakha Mahajan 03/02/2025 3 mins

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…

Sleep

Chris Veitch 20/01/2025 4 mins

Power Naps and Brain Health

Short naps have shown to increase the ability to store and recall information, and improve vigour, alertness and…

Activities and Performance

Kim Hoffmann 24/11/2024 7 mins

Weight Training for Fat Loss

Fat loss requires more than just dieting or doing heavy cardio sessions. Ideally, we should increase our everyday…

Wellness

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

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Relaxation

Morgan Hancock 27/01/2025 4 mins

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.