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The effects and importance of common minerals on men’s health

Ensuring adequate intake of a broad range of vitamins and minerals through a varied diet are important for all aspects of healthcare. However, there are some important nutrients to consider in order to address dietary deficiencies and support men’s health. For example, magnesium, together with zinc and selenium are vitally important for men’s overall health and wellbeing and are an integral part of male physiology.[2]

Feb 11, 19
Enzymes for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is typically felt 24-72 hours after unaccustomed or strenuous activity, or muscle overload, and is most commonly felt after eccentric exercise.[1]

Feb 08, 19
Herbs for Male Performance

When considering treatment options for male performance support, as practitioners, we automatically think of traditional male tonics such as Tribulus terrestris (tribulus) and Turnera diffusa (damiana). Other herbs we should be considering for supporting male physiology include Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng) and Withania somnifera (withania). This article explores the traditional use of male tonic herbs and provides modern clinical relevance. 

Feb 04, 19
Multivitamins Benefit Mens Health

Even with the abundance of food we find in the western world, nutritional deficiencies are still common,[1] often due to nutrient-deplete food choices, poor farming practices or a lack of nutrients in the soil.[2]

Feb 01, 19

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Jan 29, 19

Current data suggests dietary factors hold significant effects on both the innate and the adaptive immune system. While salt appears to promote inflammation in various mechanisms, it seems that consumption of curcumin and spicy food may attenuate immune hyperactivity.

Jan 28, 19
Black Cumin: an ancient herbal medicine for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

With its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties that have demonstrated benefit for complex autoimmune conditions, Black Cumin is an ideal choice for Hashimoto's. 

Jan 21, 19
Evidence-based natural medicines for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

The key herbs and nutrients supported by evidence for the PCOS patient. Between 12-21% of women of child-bearing age are affected by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).[1] This complex condition is multifactorial in nature, different for each affected person and thus requires individualised approaches for each woman.

Jan 18, 19

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