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Optiat believe that you shouldn’t have to choose between doing the right thing and getting the best results. Nature gives us lots of wonderful ingredients that make our skin healthier and more radiant – like used coffee grounds and hemp seed husks. But often, they end up going to landfill. Why should all that good […]
For many people summer also brings holiday time, time to rest, relax and regenerate. However, holidays can sometimes bring with them some unwanted issues. The most common and most well-known holiday health problem is obviously the dreaded ‘holiday tummy’. Reactions to change in diet, water and issues with seafood and bacteria all have a role […]
Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory. What’s the Difference Between the Two? Anti-inflammatory Our body reacts to tissue injury or an invasion of pathogens or toxins, through a specific inflammatory response, which increases our immune activity to reduce their impact on us. We need inflammation to help our body to protect itself against pathogens or injury. When our […]
The current heat wave is leaving many of us sleep deprived, as more than sixty two per cent of adults in the UK struggle to sleep in warm weather. In order to get a good night’s sleep, it is essential for our body’s temperature to drop at night by one degree. This becomes difficult during […]
The Solution to Plastic Toothbrushes The problem with plastic toothbrushes… Every year billions of plastic toothbrushes are thrown away, clogging landfills and polluting oceans In the UK over 150 million plastic toothbrushes are discarded per year Toothbrushes are made up of plastic, rubber and nylon non of which are biodegradable The solution – bamboo! WooBamboo […]
Allow me to acquaint you with one of nature’s most potent antioxidants – astaxanthin (as-ta-xan-thin) – with the latest research showing promising results for those everyday concerns such as ageing skin, low immunity, tiredness and fatigue, aching joints, low fertility, poor cognitive function, below-par exercise performance – and so much more. What is astaxanthin? Astaxanthin […]
If you haven’t heard of curcumin yet, where have you been? This polyphenol is extracted from turmeric and responsible for its multitude of health benefits. Over recent years, there has been an explosion in popularity for turmeric-based drinks – such as turmeric latte, golden milk and even turmeric herbal tea – but don’t be fooled […]
Focusing on Stress May 14th is the beginning of National Mental Health Awareness week. Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, this year the focus is stress. Tackling stress early is crucial for good health because ongoing stress can lead to depression and anxiety, and is also linked to physical diseases such as heart disease and […]
What is thrush? Let’s begin with the most important question – what is thrush? Thrush is a very common condition caused by a yeast infection usually in the genital area, affecting predominantly women. Symptoms include irritation, inflammation, soreness, itchiness and excess discharge. 80-90% of the time, the yeast infection is caused by an increase of […]
Spring Clean from the Inside Out The beginning of Spring is the ideal time to concentrate on nourishing your body to give you a ‘spring clean’ feeling from the inside out. Incorporating a daily smoothie is a simple way to include fresh ingredients to support your health naturally. Here are three super smoothies designed to […]
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