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Getting enough fiber is important for your health. We all know fibre improves gut health, contributing to better digestion. But did you know that fibre can benefit your skin as well? Your skin is one of the many parts of your body that are linked to your gut, so a happy gut leads to happy-looking skin. Here, we explain everything you need to know about how dietary fibre can improve your skin. What is fibre? Dietary fibre is a carbohydrate-based nutrient found in plant foods. During digestion, it can’t be broken down by your body’s enzymes, and instead supports the...

Some of you might not know that I worked for over 10 years in a pathology laboratory as a Technical Manager, where I'd spend my days pouring over the medical literature.  I recall many years ago at the beginning of my time there, having understood the importance of Vitamin D, I dived deep into the research around Vitamin D supporting so many bodily systems (such as thyroid health, immune health, mood and bone health to name a few). It took some time for the pathologists and scientists to also see the benefits that the research was touting, and now fast...

Dehydration is a temporary skin condition, not a skin type, so it's fairly easy to modulate.  

Do you notice that if you wake up during the night, and lie there awake, then roll over and check the time, that it is often the same time each night that you're waking. Well, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the theory is that the particular time you're waking might just be related to an emotion and perhaps even a deficiency in your health. Understanding the body clock has been used in Chinese Medicine for centuries, so I thought you might be interested in reading it. And, I'd love to know your thoughts.  The "Body Clock"Many people report that they fall asleep...