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. [...]
What are digestive enzymes? As part of our digestive process our stomach cells and pancreatic cells produce enzymes which break down food particles. There are certain digestive enzymes specific to different food groups ie there are different enzymes to specifically break down fats, carbohydrates, proteins etc. Digestive enzymes in supplement form are these different enzymes [...]
by Megan Crockart | Balancing Nutrition The term Intermittent Fasting (IF) has been around since 2012, although fasting of various types has been around since at least 5th century BC or longer and is regularly performed by many religions. The term IF means that we fast for a certain period of time each day eg. [...]
At Vive we absolutely adore Kombucha! Not only is it super refreshing (especially this time of year) & delicious but its contains a wide variety of gut loving bacteria & enzymes which assist in the maintenance of a healthy digestive tract. Ingredients 1 cup Organic Raw Sugar** 5-8 Organic Black Tea Bags (green tea or [...]
by Katina Gleeson (Hypnotherapist & Counsellor) Do you speak harshly, frequently telling yourself how you aren’t good enough or smart enough or don’t have enough motivation or will power? Or do you speak more gently – perhaps the way you speak with people you care about? And why is this important? I have written before [...]
by Therese Hodgkinson (Naturopath) Flax Meal, Golden Flax, Brown Flax Did you know that Flaxseed (aka linseed) is not only a great source of omega 3 fatty acid but also: fibre, protein, minerals, isoflavones & lignans? No wonder this nutritious little seed has been consumed since 3000BC!! The phytonutrients in [...]
This month the team at VIVE share their daily routines for optimising and maintaining gut health. If you suffer from any kind of gastroinstinal disorder, fixing the microbiome of the gut is a crucial step on the road to recovery. Fixing the root of the problem could also prevent a myriad of other disorders from [...]
This is the perfect Christmas Day salad! Not only is it easy to prepare, absolutely delicious and nutrient dense, but you can also make it ahead of time for an even more seamless Christmas lunch... I know I won't be waiting until the 25th to make this again - yum! What you'll need... For [...]
Together we can optimise your health “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn Qualifications: Dip. Naturopathy Dip. Herbal Medicine Dip. Nutrition Pharmacy Professional Interests: Stress & anxiety management Menopause, perimenopause & PMS support Teen & child health (including learning support) Immune support Inflammatory conditions Improving overall [...]
By Mikaela Duffy Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Body Talk Practitioner Many children face difficulties when it comes to cognition, focus and retaining information. At times these issues may be coupled with hyperactivity, sleeping problems and eating or digestive complaints. The degree of these problems can range from very mild, up to extremely disruptive and distressing [...]
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