Vitamins & Supplements

Deficiencies in certain vitamins are common as we can't always get enough of what we need naturally. From vitamin D for bone health through to zinc for healthy skin, there's supplement out there to support every part of the body.

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The vitamins children need for preschool

Not sure what vitamins and nutrients your under-five needs to stay healthy and thrive at preschool? Here's our essential guide of what your little ones need

Manganese: functions, foods, deficiency and supplements

Heard of the nine trace minerals? Manganese is one of them and is needed for healthy body function. Here’s more on manganese including food sources

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Liquorice: benefits, dosage, side-effects & supplements

Liquorice sweets might come to mind but liquorice root is also one of the world's oldest herbal medicines. Here are its health benefits.

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What is Rescue Remedy?

Could flower remedies provide alternative treatment to anxiety and other conditions? Here’s a guide to the most popular flower remedy and how it works.

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What are essential fatty acids?

Eating oily fish is good for you, but why? it contains essential fatty acids. Discover the health benefits of ‘good’ fats, the link with omega-3 and more.

Silica: benefits, dosage, side-effects

This lesser known natural compound can support your immune system. Discover exactly what silica is, how much you need and more health benefits it provides.

Homeopathy: what you need to know

If you’ve ever seen homeopathic remedies in the shops but have no idea what they are or how they work, we’ve got all the answers here.

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Activated charcoal: benefits, dosage, side-effects

Activated charcoal is growing in popularity for teeth whitening and detoxing but what exactly is it? Get the skinny on this substance including other uses.

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Milk thistle: benefits, dosage & side-effects

Milk thistle is a plant that grows in the wild and has been used as a herbal remedy for 2000 years. Here's more on the plant including benefits and dosage.