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Support stress with Ashwagandha
by nutritionist Dr Danielle Crida MBChB, Dip Nutr. Stress is pervasive in our lives, affecting almost everyone to some extent. Stress can...
Helga Tonna
Oct 5, 20237 min read
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Back to School: Health Boost for kids
For parents with young children summer will soon end as they start to prepare the kids for school. Parents are set to embrace the morning...
Helga Tonna
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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Summer’s impact on our skin
With the heat soaring, some of us will stay home for the air con’s cool air whilst many others will brave the outside and head to the...
Helga Tonna
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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What are the health consequences of air pollution?
Exposure to high levels of air pollution can cause a variety of adverse health outcomes. It increases the risk of respiratory infections,...
Helga Tonna
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Reducing Seasonal Allergies
Spring is almost with us, and some are already suffering from seasonal allergies, what we also refer to as hay-fever. Here are some tips...
Helga Tonna
Mar 6, 20232 min read
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Using Propolis for Health
Propolis comes from the Greek and means Pro - before Polis - City which translates as Defences before the City or Defender of the City....
Helga Tonna
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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Six tips for Winter Wellness
1 Warm Up. There is nothing like warming up with a nice cup of cocoa. Try our Pure Collagen Cocoa Magic. Collagen has many benefits and...
Helga Tonna
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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Is Collagen a good option for joint pain relief ?
with PLANET PALEO Joints form the connections between bones, providing support and helping us to move, and you probably don’t realise how...
Helga Tonna
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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5 Reasons to try Mushrooms
Mushrooms are all around us, they are the true communicators in nature, and we share more of our DNA with fungi than with plants....
Helga Tonna
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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A Christmas time Detox we all need
Preparations for the Christmas parties, dinners and celebrations are in full swing. Menus have been drawn and alcohol has been bought....
Helga Tonna
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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Are you prepared for Winter?
November is almost with us, but the weather is still very warm, making us wonder when will it finally change. As in the past years, our...
Helga Tonna
Oct 26, 20222 min read
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Let’s talk protein
One of the arguments I am frequently faced with as a Vegan is the protein debate of animal protein versus plant-based protein. I can...
Helga Tonna
May 25, 20222 min read
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The Good Bacteria and why we need Probiotics
Mention the word Bacteria and everyone pulls a face. Scary monsters come to mind, the kind that would whip out anything that stands in...
Helga Tonna
Apr 20, 20222 min read
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Is my child following a healthy diet?
Weaning babies on the right nutritious diet is a worry for most parents. I remember doing extensive research on how to wean my daughter....
Helga Tonna
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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Three NEW products in the Aloe Pura range
Arnica Cream – Restoring & Calming Arnica has traditionally been used as a natural aid to support the skin’s healing process. This...
Helga Tonna
Oct 1, 20211 min read
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Immune Support - new product from Natures Aid
With summer behind us, the kids back at school and October just started, we are gearing up for the next winter and the ailments we will...
Helga Tonna
Oct 1, 20211 min read
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The benefits of Aloe Vera in Summer
Whether you are lounging in your backyard or your rooftop, a trip to the beach or a walk in the countryside your skin is going to be sun...
Helga Tonna
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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Magnesium, a vital mineral we cannot be without
A magnesium-rich body will be stronger, more flexible and better able to resist both physical and emotional stress. Magnesium is crucial...
Helga Tonna
Mar 25, 20212 min read
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Taking Vitamin D to boost Immune Health
Vitamin D is important for muscle function, the formation of healthy teeth and bones, preventing rickets in children and osteomalacia in adu
Helga Tonna
Nov 10, 20202 min read
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Are we getting ready for school?
As Covid-19 has hit us in large numbers, the question most parents are asking is, naturally, if schools are going to open come September....
Helga Tonna
Aug 18, 20202 min read
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