You can’t spell “Health” without “E”

We often hear of how important Vitamin C is in flu season, or Vitamin B when you’re run down, or even Vitamin D if you spend too much time indoors. We don’t hear too much about Vitamin E though. The only time you see ‘Vitamin E’ on anything at the pharmacy, is when it’s on […]

Do I need a multivitamin?

It’s common now a days to hear the phrase “I’m run off my feet!” or “I’m fine, but so busy” or “I just don’t have the time” when catching up with friends and relatives. Life is just so busy. Add in trying to get the right amount of exercise and your ‘five a day’ and […]

We all need a boost sometimes

Every day we come into contact with bacteria and viruses (no matter how much we sanitize!). It’s a part of life! And while some of these are harmless, sometimes even good for you (just think about your good gut bacteria), a lot of them don’t have your best interests at heart. So how are we […]

Say “Aloe!” to better skin!

Fun fact! Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? Yes! Your skin is an organ, and like every other organ it has many critical functions. Our skin is our first line of defense for our bodies, creating a protective barrier to keep us safe. It prevents us from losing […]

Need Vitamin C? There are more ways to get your daily dose!

When we were kids we were told to eat oranges and other citrus fruit in the winter to make sure we got the Vitamin C we needed to stay healthy during winter and avoid catching a cold. It made perfect sense, oranges and nartjies were in season, so we ate them, and that meant we […]

Oranges

We all need to look after our health.  Taking a supplement takes the guess work out of vitamin and mineral daily requirements. It is not to say that diet is not important. It is, and proper nutrition and hydration are vital. A diverse diet with a colourful mix of fruits and vegetables as well as grains […]