Do you ever experience bloating, indigestion, excessive gas, skin irritations, or fatigue that seemingly arise out of nowhere? It could be that you have an unhealthy or unbalanced gut. Thankfully, probiotics are a simple and effective way to restore your gut to tip top shape and can assist with maintaining healthy weight, improved digestion, enhanced […]
Heralded as a superfood for its incredible health benefits, the Kakadu Plum has been used in Australian Indigenous medicine for thousands of years The internet is saturated with the buzzword ‘superfood’, so we don’t blame you for feeling skeptical before racing out to try the latest ‘superfood’ supplements that pop up on your feed. However, […]
We all know the importance of practicing good sleep hygiene, and that there’s things to avoid before sleep, such as caffeine, alcohol, and eating late. But what about things that support a better sleep? Some foods and drinks contain compounds that can help regulate the sleep cycle, helping us fall asleep and stay asleep. These compounds include amino […]
We’ve all heard the hype by now – Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a game changer. From digestion and smooth skin to hair health, ACV has got you covered. There are many studies that look at the health benefits of ACV. These include lowering blood glucose levels, aiding weight loss, reducing acid reflux and regulating appetite control. But how does ACV provide all these miracle-like benefits?
When it comes to your health and immunity, sleep is your armour. Poor sleep can have a multitude of effects on our health. It can contribute to increased inflammation, weight gain, insulin resistance and even the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Sleep also has a strong influence on the function of the immune system. Research shows that people […]
With herbal teas, natural supplements and linen sprays, the sheer variety of sleep aid options on the market is an astonishing reminder of how difficult it can be to get a good night’s rest. Natural sleep remedies have become increasingly popular given the common downsides of pharmaceutical sleeping pills, including morning grogginess, headaches, and even […]
Sleep is divided into different phases of light and deep sleep throughout the night, occurring in cycles of approximately 90 minutes each. Each 90-minute cycle includes periods of non-REM sleep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, which is when our brains are more active, and dreams often occur. Sleep cycles change throughout life stages and […]
Traditional medicine has used the skin as a looking glass to find imbalances in the body for many years, and in more recent years, this connection has come into focus in modern medicine with the discovery of the gut-skin axis. The skin is the largest organ in the body, so it makes sense that it can act as an outward display of health issues. Inflammation in the gut shows up as inflammation of the skin, in all its different forms. Conditions such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema all have an element of inflammation, and as such, are often a manifestation of something that is happening deeper within the body.
Have you ever tried fermented food or drinks such as kimchi or kombucha? What about the superfood craze that is turmeric lattes? Did you know you could combine the two together? We bring you… fermented turmeric!
Do you ever lie in bed and watch the minutes (or hours) tick by, or maybe you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow, but then find yourself tossing and turning at 3am with no more shut eye in sight? Inadequate sleep is very common in Australia, making it a major concern for a large portion of the population. According to a large-scale Australian sleep health survey in 2017, approximately 1 in 5 (that’s 7.4 million) Australian adults suffer from insufficient sleep. So, what can we do about it?
