When it comes to nutritional herbs, there’s one name that is taking the spotlight today: the Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha has been used in the traditional medicine of India (Aryuveda) for thousands of years and it’s well known for its properties to counteract the effects of stress on the body. It can help with various stress-related symptoms […]

Have you heard of the saying that all disease starts in the gut (by Hippocrates)? It’s actually not far from the truth. 70% of our immune system lives in the gut and when our gut is not functioning the way it should be, this affects our general health. Our gut is not only responsible for […]

I’m sure a lot of you have heard of wheatgrass and how beneficial it is for your body. In fact, I always find it in my local health stores, which made me wonder what it is and what it can do for my health. Many of you know that wheatgrass is a beneficial grass with lots of […]

If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I like green smoothies. Many times I make them for my lunch as they are so quick and easy to make. But if you’ve never tried making a green smoothie at home, you may find it challenging at first, not knowing where to begin. […]

If you take supplements you should really think about where they come from, how they are made and what kind of quality they are. Are they synthetic or are they naturally derived? It’s really important to choose the best quality vitamins and minerals, otherwise, you are just wasting your money. You should be aware that […]

Have you heard of baobab before? Maybe you’ve heard of baobab fruit powder or baobab oil? I found out about baobab when I got contacted by Minvita who offered me to try their baobab fruit powder. I was really curious about it so I decided to give it a go. Since then I learnt a […]

Our immune system is what stands between us and all the harmful microorganisms we get exposed to on a daily basis. It helps to keep us healthy so we can fight off bacterial and viral infections, but also any diseases, including cancer. Therefore, it’s important that we take good care of it. We can keep […]

Cod liver oil has been used as a remedy for centuries – people used it for treating and preventing rickets in children but also for treating the chronic pain of rheumatoid arthritis. Today, cod liver oil is still popular but what does it do for our health actually? Is it worth taking? Is it really […]

In case you missed my recent post about the importance of vitamin D testing – I had myself tested for vitamin D deficiency as I had slight concerns that I wasn’t getting enough. I ordered the test through BetterYou, which was quickly sent to me and then I sent the collection device with my blood sample to […]