Health & Wellbeing

Learn more about mental and physical wellbeing

Brain Health
Margaux M. Tolley 06/01/2026 7 mins

Neurotransmitters: Types, Function and Importance (Part 1)

Neurotransmitters are essential for all functions of the nervous system, regulating everything from breathing and heartbeat to complex cognitive processes like learning, mood, and memory.

Child Health
Kelly Wright 23/12/2025 6 mins

Most common nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy (Part 1)

Iron, vitamin D, choline, and folate each play irreplaceable roles in pregnancy, from oxygen transport and bone health…

Activities and Performance
Grant Hansen 06/12/2025 6 mins

Arthritis and Exercise: The importance of movement

Arthritis refers to more than 100 different conditions that affect the joints, causing varying levels of joint damage,…

Wellness

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

Relaxation
Margaux Loyer 14/01/2026 3 mins

What Are the Health Benefits of Acupuncture? (Part 1)

The analgesia (pain killer) effect of acupuncture has been widely explored since the 1970s. Today the studies have shown that acupuncture reduces pain and stress, improves the quality of sleep and balances hormone production.

Herbs
Emma Hartley 23/09/2025 5 mins

Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium)

Mānuka is a plant within New Zealand, most well-known for mānuka honey. Research shows that it has many…

Herbs
Jomy Joshua 14/08/2025 6 mins

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Cinnamon, a spice and also a herb, while used as a spice and flavouring agent also has anti-oxidant,…

Connecting you with food

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

Recipes
Shalvi Mohindra 10/01/2026 5 mins

Recipe: Tiramisu Cupcakes

Take your favorite Italian dessert and transform it into a perfectly portioned treat with these decadent Tiramisu Cupcakes! Ready in about an hour, this recipe yields 6 to 8 incredibly moist chocolate cakes that are infused with the classic flavors of coffee and cream.

Recipes
John Jugum 03/01/2026 4 mins

Recipe: Osso Bucco

This classic recipe calls for slow-braising the meat for up to two hours in a rich, savory sauce…

Recipes
Volker Marecek 28/12/2025 3 mins

Recipe: Iced Chocolate Wine

A rich and refreshing chocolate wine made with Maury red wine, milk chocolate, and a splash of vinegar…

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