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o Enzyme Q10 (Part 2) This edition we take a closer look at disease processes that can indicate a need for CoQ10 supplements with other complementary compounds. Disease starts… All chronic disease starts with changes to normal cell chemistry. The biochemistry of our...

Unlocking Coenzyme Q10 (Part 1) You may have heard of Co enzyme Q10. It sounds mysterious but over the next few weeks we will discover what it is, how it works and when it can be beneficial to add as supplements. Sometimes CoQ10 should be taken as a separate...

Where has the Chondroitin gone ? A quick review of NZ made joint supplements found none with the recommended levels of Chondroitin Sulfate. I did find two quality US made supplements for sale in NZ that do meet this standard, as does my Bettaflex. The International...

Do you use a Turmeric supplement? (Part 2) Our immune system responds to injury and sickness by generating inflammation. This is an essential part of our in-built repair and recovery systems. While we cannot heal without inflammation, unwanted inflammation can not...

Do you take Turmeric supplements? (Part 1) Turmeric has been a mainstay of Indian Ayurvedic medicine where it is used for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune supporting qualities. Today food seems awash with turmeric: everything from cooking to trendy...

Not feeling your best? Part 2 I have a younger client whose mother had been using our supplements for some time. He suffered with low immunity with regular colds, low energy and generally feeling unwell for no medical reason. Our first priority was to improve his...

Not feeling your best? (Part 1) One of the most rewarding things I do is to hear stories from clients.  I have an older client who was healthy but had low energy and felt flat despite no medical reasons. I had started her on a programme that involved three...

The Immune System (Part 2) Let’s say a virus has penetrated your Non-Specific immune defenses (see last edition) and starts to infect cells. Sitting, waiting for such attack is your Specific Immune system that is able to create a devastating attack against the virus....

The miracle of your immune system (Part 1) There are two main parts to your immune system: the Non-Specific (Innate) and Specific (Adaptive) immune responses. Non-Specific Immunity These include barriers like your skin, sinuses and mucous membrane and cells...

Cartilage loss (Part 2) In theory osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the simplest diseases. For years we thought that cartilage in our joints just wore away over time. We now know that OA is a complex disease where the processes that reduce cartilage are affected by...