One of the more common assumptions around bone health is that if blood calcium levels are normal, calcium intake and bone health must also be fine. Physiology is more nuanced than that. Serum calcium is not simply a reflection of how much calcium a person is consuming. It is primarily a reflection of how tightly [...]
Many people are told their blood sugar is “normal” and assume there is nothing more to consider. Often, that may be reassuring. But glucose regulation is not always fully captured by one marker alone. HbA1c is a useful marker, but it does not tell us everything about how the body is handling glucose beneath the [...]
One of the questions we are often asked is, “What’s the best vitamin D supplement?” It is a fair question. Vitamin D is available in many forms – liquid drops, capsules, sprays, emulsified preparations and liposomal products – often creating the impression that one form must somehow be markedly superior to another. But for most [...]
Few things can wake a person more abruptly than a sudden cramp in the calf during the night. One moment you are asleep, the next you are sitting upright in bed with a painfully tight calf that has seized without warning. For some people, it happens only occasionally. For others, night-time leg cramps become a [...]
When people hear they have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the first thing many think is, “I have a thyroid problem.” But Hashimoto’s is not simply a thyroid problem – it is an autoimmune condition that happens to affect the thyroid. That distinction matters, because understanding what Hashimoto’s is – and what influences it – can help guide [...]
Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in many physiological processes throughout the body. It supports immune function, wound healing, skin integrity, antioxidant defence, hormone production, taste, smell and hundreds of enzymatic reactions that underpin everyday health. In Australia, the recommended dietary intake for zinc is relatively modest – 14 mg per day for adult [...]
When people think about bone health, they often think about osteoporosis, fractures or ageing. But by the time a diagnosis is made or a bone breaks unexpectedly, the underlying process has often been unfolding quietly for years - sometimes decades. Bone loss does not happen overnight. It is typically a slow and silent process that [...]
You’re tired, foggy and see a finger-prick iron test next to the check-out. Should you try it? Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide – and it’s no surprise that people want quick answers when they’re feeling tired, foggy or run down. Recently, a few companies have launched Rapid Ferritin Home [...]
Life commitments can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, stress is part of everyone`s life, but the good news is that there are plenty of tools to deal with it. Support your gut Gut and brain communicate with each other. Thus, a healthy gut is essential for your mental health. Focus on wholefood, including plenty of veggies and [...]
Remedial massage is important for several reasons: 1. Pain Relief: It can alleviate musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, making it particularly beneficial for individuals with chronic pain conditions or injuries. 2. Improved Circulation: Remedial massage helps enhance blood flow, which can aid in the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to muscles and tissues. 3. Injury Recovery: [...]
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