Bifidobacterium
Life is extremely precious, fast-paced and short-lived for every human on earth. One crucial body function responsible for how you live your life is your immunity. It helps you perform your day to day errands and bounce back from illnesses, viruses and diseases. But did you know 70% of your immune function is situated in your gut? It's true! Plus, with the rise of many different foods, drinks and viruses circulating worldwide, paying attention to your gut health is more important than ever. One bacteria you should look into is Bifidobacterium.Bifidobacterium plays a major beneficial role on your colon if...
The Health Boosting Properties of Vitamin D
Have you been experiencing fatigue, feelings of sadness or lack of appetite lately? If so, you might be experiencing a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency is not an uncommon phenomenon. In fact, it affects every 1 in 6 adults and 20% of children! Whether you have a deficiency or not, Vitamin D is something you should be staying on top of. The benefits of vitamin D are plentiful, and with sufficient levels, it can enhance your quality of life. To know more about how it can improve your life, keep reading. Where do you get Vitamin D from? There’s...
The Power of Antioxidants
Did you know the cancer rate is around 442 for every 100,000 women and men each year? Plus, 6.8 million in the U.K. alone suffer from cardiovascular disease. It's something you must pay attention to.Heart disease and cancer can significantly shorten your lifespan and decrease the quality of your life. While you can undergo many preventative measures, like looking after your diet and exercise, one compound you'll want to consume is antioxidants.They're powerful, packed with health benefits and can be life-changing. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are powerful molecules, compounds found in your body and food. They help protect the cells...
The Importance of Sleep
When the topic of sleep crops up in conversation, it's often a controversial subject. Some people get good sleep each night, others ample and some struggle.If you were asked about your sleep, how would you position yourself? Well, if you're like most Brits, you might find yourself struggling to get some shut-eye. Alarmingly, in a survey of 2000 people, 79% showed they struggled to get to sleep, and 60% regularly woke up in the night with worries. With the rise of devices, stress and on the go lifestyle, our sleep health can easily get neglected. But it shouldn't. Sleep plays...