Chronic conditions

5 ways you can figure out if you have a weakened immune system
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5 ways you can figure out if you have a weakened immune system

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs we head into winter we need to be more careful with flu viruses spreading more easily during this season since the air is dry and chilly. The days are short and we are unable to get proper sun exposure to make vitamin D naturally. Since vitamin D is (apart from zinc and vitamin A) essential for a robust immune system, you may need to take some extra precautions to make sure that you are supporting your immune system the best that you can.

To improve your mood focus on your gut
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To improve your mood focus on your gut

Reading Time: 4 minutesOur gut communicates with our brain and vice versa. The gut microbes and the cells of our create signalling molecules that send messages to the brain along the gut brain axis which influences our mental and emotional states. Also, signals travel in the reverse direction as our mental and emotional states in turn affect our gut health. This entire communication network is more important for your overall health and wellbeing than you could ever have imagined.

What is holding you back from losing weight?
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What is holding you back from losing weight?

Reading Time: 7 minutesHowever, as most of us may realise, inspite of all the awareness about exercise and “healthy” diets, there is something missing here, something that is not right. This approach is simply NOT working for most of us. Otherwise, there would not be more people (including children) who are overweight and in many cases, chronically ill.

Is your child’s immune system at risk? (Allergies, asthma and eczema- how it all comes together)
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Is your child’s immune system at risk? (Allergies, asthma and eczema- how it all comes together)

Reading Time: 6 minutesThere is an epidemic of chronic illnesses in the world right now and it is our children who are the most vulnerable. Unfortunately, health conditions like allergies, eczema and asthma have become only too common in our children today. In fact, the new “normal” for many children is chronic illness.