As I write this, I’m giving myself a much-needed sunshine boost in New Zealand. At home in the UK, it’s still very much winter, the time of year when our immune systems tend to be less effective! The older I get and the more I learn, I realise that our fast-paced world does not support the humanContinue reading “Nourishing Your Immune System: Nutritional Strategies for a Balanced Diet”
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The Importance of Zinc
Autumn is on the horizon and with the shorter days and cooler weather comes seasonal bugs and sickness. However, I believe that if you keep your immune system strong and healthy, you should breeze through it all! Zinc is one of those minerals which is essential for a healthy immune system. Yet it does so much more! It’s needed forContinue reading “The Importance of Zinc”
The Health Benefits of Mushrooms
How do you feel about mushrooms? I know some people cannot stand them and have memories of slimy mushrooms eaten as children. And how many of us have gone for a big breakfast, only to experience the slimy tinned mushroom appearing on our plates. It seems a lot of people have mushrooms on their ‘foodContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Mushrooms”
The Importance of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Today is World Sleep Day. Are you getting enough sleep? Sleep is very important and essential in our lives. It is as important as making sure you drink enough water, feed your body the correct nutrients and breathing. Poor sleep affects your mental and physical health which is why it is important you get aContinue reading “The Importance of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep”
Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe
This is a great simple smoothie that will boost your immune system. Particularly great for the dark, long winter months. Immune Boosting Smoothie ingredients Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until lovely and smooth. More smoothie recipes I have many more smoothie recipes aimed at boosting the immune system and supporting yourContinue reading “Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe”
My top 5 Immune Boosting Foods
Winter is a time when it is very easy to catch a cold or the flu. If you have a strong immune system you are unlikely to become ill. A diet high in sugar, processed foods and too much caffeine will lower your immune system and open the door to illness. There are a lotContinue reading “My top 5 Immune Boosting Foods”
Staying Healthy in Winter: 5 Essential Tips for Women Over 40
Winter has a way of quietly demanding more from us. The days are shorter, energy levels dip, and with work, family responsibilities, and the general pace of life, it’s easy to put your own well-being at the bottom of the list. But this is exactly the time when your body needs more support—not less. IfContinue reading “Staying Healthy in Winter: 5 Essential Tips for Women Over 40”