June 25, 2020
Ever wondered if exercise affects your joints? How you can support your joints while exercising? Us too! We set Kelly the task of answering five of the most asked questions about exercise and joints on Google and giving us a few other insights from her perspective than you might not get elsewhere. We hope you learn something you didn’t know before reading! Movement is fundamental to life. The purpose of
May 15, 2020
One thing that’s been on our minds in the Nutra-Life office recently is the whole ‘ageing gracefully’ concept. Some days it feels like a myth, we’re tired, we ache… Others we want to try everything in our power to hit each new decade with the same energy and drive as the last! We had a chat to Lynley, one of our amazing in-house naturopaths about some of the things we
March 28, 2020
Have you been paying attention to the media in the last few years? You’ve probably noticed then that gut health is a hot topic. Stories about Kiwis’ digestive health – from the importance of intestinal bacteria balance to fibre, enzymes, gut-supporting nutrients and more – no longer just appear on health-focused websites. They’re now part of mainstream media sites like the New Zealand Herald and Stuff [1] [2] [3]. We’ve
March 27, 2020
Take a moment to really think about how the word ‘stress’ makes you feel. For some of you, it may have become the norm so you just don’t notice it anymore. Or maybe thinking about it makes you feel more stressed? Some of you, may even have a gut reaction to the word, a clench, butterflies… Now think about if just the word can make you feel something, what impact
November 27, 2019
When you want to get out and about, the last thing you need is for niggly joints to slow you down. Kelly, one of our in-house naturopaths has shed some light on joint supplements helping you support your joint health. Kelly, Help! There are so many supplements to support my joint health, but which one should I take? Great question! Yes, there are a lot and it can definitely be
October 3, 2019
Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals residing in our bones and soft tissue. It is required in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body. Dr Mark Hyman describes this mineral as “The most powerful relaxation mineral available”. He goes on to say that an average modern diet is deficient in magnesium. As adults, we require more than 400mg per day in order for the aforementioned biochemical
October 3, 2019
There are so many different styles of yoga available and it can be overwhelming when trying to find the right one for you. Given the myriad of health benefits of practicing yoga regularly though, many agree that it’s well worth the hunt. The practice is especially kind to stiff achy joints. Recent studies have shown that yoga can help to improve flexibility and function in joints as well as lower
August 8, 2019
Sleep arrives in response to a delicate balance of hormones that shut off your mind and sink you deep into slumber. These hormones that induce and maintain sleep are released in response to external triggers in your environment. Creating such an environment is called sleep hygiene and is essential for those of you who struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake refreshed.