What Are Antioxidants? And How Can I Get Them Into My Diet?
We’ve all heard about antioxidants — they’re the buzzword in nutrition articles and on food packaging. But what are they really, and why are they so important? Our team Beachealth are here with the information. Let’s dive into the science behind these cellular superheroes and learn how to make them part of our daily […]
Keep your Christmas Super with Superfoods!
The holiday season is often packed with indulgent meals and treats, but keeping nutrition in mind doesn’t mean sacrificing festive flavours. A few simple swaps and additions can give your body a nutritious boost without taking away from the fun. Here are three seasonal superfoods to keep you energized, support digestion, and add a little […]
Planning for the Year Ahead
(Making Health Goals You’ll Actually Stick With) So, how many new year’s resolutions have you stuck with? If you’re thinking, “Err, let’s not go there,” you’re not alone. For most people, health goals tend to fall by the wayside by February. But what if this year could be different? What if, instead of ambitious leaps, […]
Type 2 Diabetes and Osteopathic Care
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread, acquired metabolic disorder. In a nutshell – it’s all about insulin; insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production, which messes with your blood sugar levels. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you might not immediately think of osteopathic care. And we don’t blame you, as there’s a lot […]
Inflammation and the connection to your immune system
Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury or infection, a crucial part of the healing process. However, when this process becomes chronic, it can lead to a range of health issues, from autoimmune disorders to cardiovascular problems. Understanding the triggers and managing inflammation is key to maintaining optimal health. It’s crucial to recognize […]
Superfoods for Christmas
Christmas foods have a bit of a bad wrap! (Please forgive the pun.) Too many mince pies, mulled wine (and all the other drinks), servings from the cheese platter and candy canes leave many of us stuffed, sluggish and soooooo not looking forward to dieting in January. But many traditional Christmas foods are incredibly nutritious. […]
Reducing Respiratory Tract Infections With Mushrooms
Along with the colder weather, winter also brings an increase in colds, flus, and other infectious diseases. Respiratory illnesses are at particularly higher levels than normally seen this time of year. Respiratory tract infections are infections of part of the body that affect breathing, sinuses, throat, airway, and lungs. Prevention is a great way to […]
Self-care isn’t selfish
You may have heard the saying ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’. When it comes to mental health and your wellbeing, self-care can be vital to help you recharge and take time out for yourself and your needs. If you’re constantly giving to other people, you risk burning out. Small, regular acts of self-care […]
Cholesterol: Do not think of it as bad or good!
Cholesterol comes in many forms, in the past some where labeled as bad and others as good. This is not a correct way of looking at them, cholesterol is an essential fat that is required for normal body functions. It is produced by the liver and is needed to build cells, helps in fat digestion, […]
Five foods you should try
Getting bored of the food you eat day in, day out, week after week?! Well lucky for you we have some suggestions for you to help spice up your shopping list and keep you healthy into the festive period (where we’re all likely to pig out and indulge on chocolate, desserts, and cake… and chocolate… […]