15th Jul, 2020 | Nutritional Medicine
Benefits of a good Multi-Supplement (Part 1) A good multi-style supplement is one of the best health investments you can make. This will ensure your body will have all the nutrients needed to stay healthy and you should be able to notice the difference. In some...
15th Jul, 2020 | Nutritional Medicine
Chondroitin Sulphate for sore joints (Part 2) A significant research study (Wildi et al, 2011) that confirmed the benefits of high dose Chondroitin sulphate (CS) for joints affected by osteoarthritis (OA). This week we dig a little further. I have no doubt that the...
15th Jul, 2020 | Nutritional Medicine
Chondroitin Sulphate for sore joints (Part 1) Chondroitin sulphate is classified as a Dietary Supplement in NZ but in In Europe is available on prescription. It is classified as “a symptomatic slow-acting drug for osteoarthritis..” The drug classification then goes on...
15th Jul, 2020 | Nutritional Medicine
Winter Immunity (Part 2): Important micronutrients Last edition we looked at the importance of helping our immune responses to defend against viruses, bacteria and other infections as we move into our winter months. Specifically we looked at the critical importance of...
15th Jul, 2020 | Nutritional Medicine
Winter Immunity (Part 1): The Importance of Vitamin D Let’s start with a question. In light of Covid-19 and general winter flu and ills, is there any way I can boost my immune system this winter? Answer: This is the wrong question! You can no more ‘boost’ your immune...