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Equipment, medications and supplements needed to support and treat diabetes
05 April 2023

A Pharmacist’s take on the role of complementary medicines in diabetes

Diabetes continues to place pressure on communities, our article looks at opportunities for the use of natural medicines to support people living with diabetes.

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21 March 2023

Cardiovascular disease and the microbiome

Cardiovascular disease is responsible for nearly 18 million deaths worldwide. Interestingly, research has shown that it may be possible to treat common conditions such as atherosclerosis, and metabolic syndrome earlier ...

Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium probiotics
08 March 2023

Multi-Strain Probiotics and IBS

Multi-strain probiotics offer hope by addressing reduced Lactobacilllus and Bifidobacterium numbers in IBS patients

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22 February 2023

From STRESS to STRENGTH with B complex vitamins

We share an excerpt from Professor Lesley Braun's 'Mental Wellbeing: The Essential Guide to Using Herbs and Nutritional Supplements' focussing on the role of the B complex vitamins for stress ...

Epithelial cells within the gastrointestinal tract
08 February 2023

Gastrointestinal signs of long COVID - a potential key to treatment

As we learn about the longer implications of COVID-19 viral infection, longer term gastrointestinal symptoms may offer insight into the virus' behaviour, supporting diagnosis and treatment.

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25 January 2023

Quercetin: safe and effective for hay fever

A close look at histamine and the role of quercetin, for the safe treatment and management of allergy-based airway disease and hay fever.

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21 December 2022

Liposomes - an efficient delivery system for targeted nutrient therapy

Liposomes offer an excellent nutrient-delivery system, by-passing the digestive system to ensure delivery throughout the body. This article looks at the benefits of liposomes for nutrient therapy.

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07 December 2022

Scientists identify predictors for severe COVID

We review the latest research identifying specific blood analytes as predictors for severe COVID in patients.