Flaxseed oil, chia seeds, hemp seeds and walnuts are often praised for being rich in plant-based omega-3s. These foods provide alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid - essential means that the body can’t make it and must obtain it from food. But ALA is only part of the omega-3 story. To really understand [...]
While the phrase “leaky gut” can mean different things to different people, the underlying concept it refers to - increased intestinal permeability - is well recognised and increasingly studied. The gut lining plays a critical role in how we absorb nutrients, interact with microbes and defend against potential threats - so when this barrier becomes [...]
Beyond Calcium: Why Protein and Minerals Matter for Bone Health through Menopause Osteoporosis is more common than many people realise—around half of all women over 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture, often before they know their bone density is low. The good news? You can take steps to protect your bone health long before that [...]
Celtic Sea Salt: A Natural Salt — Not a Mineral Supplement Celtic sea salt is often promoted as a natural alternative to regular table salt — and in some respects, this reputation is well deserved. Unlike highly refined supermarket salt, which is stripped of trace minerals and often contains anti-caking agents, Celtic sea salt is [...]
Herbal Infusions can be a great way to sit down and enjoy your herbs, whilst also taking in all the goodness herbal blends can provide. Made from dried herbs, these can be made hot in a teapot, or made up in larger batches and placed in the fridge for something more refreshing. Here are [...]
It's turning out to be a really rough cold & flu season with an abundance of different illnesses sweeping the community. A common scenario we experience with our customers & clients here at Vive are those who've been unwell, have seemingly recovered but weeks later that classic cough is still hanging around & they’re feeling [...]
Vitamin A appears to be one of the least known vitamins. Everyone knows of it, but not what it does and how important it is. Many people think that beta-carotene is “vitamin A”. It’s not technically vitamin A but is a precursor that gets changed into the body into vitamin A via several chemical processes. [...]
A common question we get asked at Vive is what the differences between ‘Over-the-Counter’ (OTC) and ‘Practitioner Only’ (PO) products are. There are some important differences with regards to quality & efficacy between them that are important to discuss. As practitioners, we care deeply about efficacy, safety & prescribing reliable, quality formulas that have evidence to back [...]
Mindy Duncan (Clinical Naturopath) Period pain, or Dysmenorrhoea, is one of the most common menstrual-related concerns experienced by women. As a result of the prevalence of this symptom, it in many ways is disregarded & not treated until the pain reaches a certain level of intensity, causing the type of pain which disables you from [...]
by Mindy Duncan | Nourish Naturopathy Our liver is an incredibly important organ, it plays an essential role in a number of bodily processes including detoxification, digestion & production of energy. Whilst the liver is also a very powerful & resilient organ there are unfortunately a number of aspects within modern life that, overtime, impact [...]
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