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How to get rid of bloating

How to get rid of bloating

Bloating is when the abdomen becomes full of trapped gas, which causes it to distend and feel very tight. This increased pressure can be very uncomfortable and can often lead...

How to get rid of bloating

Bloating is when the abdomen becomes full of trapped gas, which causes it to distend and feel very tight. This increased pressure can be very uncomfortable and can often lead...

Impressive health benefits of magnesium and zinc

Impressive health benefits of magnesium and zinc

Magnesium is macromineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body and is the fourth most abundant mineral. It has many important functions, including maintaining healthy muscles and bone density,...

Impressive health benefits of magnesium and zinc

Magnesium is macromineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body and is the fourth most abundant mineral. It has many important functions, including maintaining healthy muscles and bone density,...

6 important health benefits of multivitamins

6 important health benefits of multivitamins

Multivitamins are a commonly taken supplement that can help improve overall health and wellbeing, prevent nutrient deficiencies and reduce risk of certain diseases. They contain vitamins and minerals essential for our...

6 important health benefits of multivitamins

Multivitamins are a commonly taken supplement that can help improve overall health and wellbeing, prevent nutrient deficiencies and reduce risk of certain diseases. They contain vitamins and minerals essential for our...

The top 6 best supplements for PMDD

The top 6 best supplements for PMDD

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that occurs in the runup to menstruation. The exact cause of PMDD is unknown, but it is believed...

The top 6 best supplements for PMDD

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that occurs in the runup to menstruation. The exact cause of PMDD is unknown, but it is believed...

5 Top Tips on How to Reduce Stress

5 Top Tips on How to Reduce Stress

Stress and anxiety are extremely common. Almost all of us will have experienced some form of stress at some point in our lives. Whether that’s due to a stressful workplace,...

5 Top Tips on How to Reduce Stress

Stress and anxiety are extremely common. Almost all of us will have experienced some form of stress at some point in our lives. Whether that’s due to a stressful workplace,...

What does Turmeric do for your body?

What does Turmeric do for your body?

Turmeric comes from a plant in the ginger family that is native to Southeast Asia and has historically been used in traditional Indian medicine, and as a culinary spice. It...

What does Turmeric do for your body?

Turmeric comes from a plant in the ginger family that is native to Southeast Asia and has historically been used in traditional Indian medicine, and as a culinary spice. It...

What is Biotin good for?

What is Biotin good for?

Biotin, also known as vitamin K, is part of the b vitamin family. Your body needs biotin to convert food into energy, through the formation of fatty acids and glucose....

What is Biotin good for?

Biotin, also known as vitamin K, is part of the b vitamin family. Your body needs biotin to convert food into energy, through the formation of fatty acids and glucose....

What is the Vitamin B complex?

What is the Vitamin B complex?

The vitamin B complex consists of eight essential B vitamins, including B-1 (thiamine), B–2 (riboflavin), B-3 (niacin), B-5 (pantothenic acid), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-7 (biotin), B-9 (folic acid), and B-12 (cobalamin).

What is the Vitamin B complex?

The vitamin B complex consists of eight essential B vitamins, including B-1 (thiamine), B–2 (riboflavin), B-3 (niacin), B-5 (pantothenic acid), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-7 (biotin), B-9 (folic acid), and B-12 (cobalamin).

What is vitamin B-1 used for in the body?

What is vitamin B-1 used for in the body?

Vitamin B-1, also known as thiamine, is the first ever B vitamin to be discovered by scientists.  It is essential for the function of all tissues in the body, including...

What is vitamin B-1 used for in the body?

Vitamin B-1, also known as thiamine, is the first ever B vitamin to be discovered by scientists.  It is essential for the function of all tissues in the body, including...

Why is MCT oil great for athletes?

Why is MCT oil great for athletes?

MCT oil is made up of medium-length chains of fats called triglycerides, hence the name MCT oil. These molecules are smaller than most other fat molecules, so are easier to...

Why is MCT oil great for athletes?

MCT oil is made up of medium-length chains of fats called triglycerides, hence the name MCT oil. These molecules are smaller than most other fat molecules, so are easier to...

Why We Need Iodine for Good Thyroid Health

Why We Need Iodine for Good Thyroid Health

Iodine is a mineral that must be obtained through the diet and is primarily needed for the production of thyroid hormones

Why We Need Iodine for Good Thyroid Health

Iodine is a mineral that must be obtained through the diet and is primarily needed for the production of thyroid hormones

How to help winter depression this February

How to help winter depression this February

As the winter months drag, a persistent lack of sunlight can have serious implications on mental health. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to the changing...

How to help winter depression this February

As the winter months drag, a persistent lack of sunlight can have serious implications on mental health. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to the changing...