Vitamins & Nutrients Archives • Peak Natural Health - Jane Jarvis - Naturopath

Foods to Fight Colds and Flu

Jane — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:41:28 +0000

With the onset of winter there is also the increased chance of catching a cold or the flu. Along with good hygiene practices (washing hands regularly etc) you can also make some changes to your diet to increase your chances of staying healthy during these chilly months. Garlic People generally love or hate the […]

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Food is Medicine

Jane — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:09:00 +0000

“Food is Medicine” is a term attributed to Hippocrates, almost 2,500 years ago, the father of western medicine. It was his belief that wholesome food is the basis for good health. “Leave your drugs in the chemist pot if you can heal the patient with food” is a saying that is still so true today. […]

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Strengthening Your Immunity

Jane — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:38:11 +0000

With the global pandemic that is upon us and with moving into the “flu” season now is the time to start helping out your immune system to avoid any nasties. Disease causing bacteria and viruses can enter your body via your mouth and nose, but because you have been equipped with an immune system you […]

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Vitamin Sunshine

Jane — Fri, 03 May 2019 15:38:09 +0000

Vitamin D – Vitamin Sunshine Why is Something so Simple, so Hard to Get? When we think of Australia and New Zealand, we think of surf, sun and sand, beautiful climates and the great outdoors. With vitamin D readily available from the sun, why are so many people deficient in this important vitamin? An estimated […]

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