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Simple, practical health and lifestyle advice to support your wellbeing—covering nutrition, healthy ageing, recipes, and everyday tips to help you feel your best.
Exploring the Traditional Uses of Essential Plant Oils Many essential oils have been used for centuries in traditional wellness practices for their natural cleansing and purifying properties. Unlike antibiotics, which...
One of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, the olive has shaped the culture, landscape and economy of the Mediterranean region for over five thousand years. The olive has long been...
Vitamin C and other plant-derived vitamins are well known as an important part of our diets, but a group of lesser known compounds, known as flavonoids or bioflavonoids, have more...
I found some research that was quite fascinating, very left-field but I’m sure will be of interest to many people. Many people have issues with their weight, mostly too much...
Green tea has been used as a medicine for thousands of years. Originating in China, but widely used throughout Asia, this beverage has a multitude of uses. The reason that...
Metabolic syndrome is on the rise. A condition of the times it would seem as the two most important risk factors for its development are related to obesity - central...
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that occurs naturally in the soil and is absorbed by plants and crops, from where it enters the human food chain. New Zealand soils...
Iodine - what is it and why do we need it? Iodine is a trace mineral used by the body in small amounts to synthesize thyroid hormones that are necessary...
What topics does the About Health blog cover?
The About Health blog shares practical advice on healthy living, nutrition, recipes, supplements, and everyday wellbeing.
Is the advice suitable for older adults?
Yes—our content is written to be clear, practical, and supportive, especially for those focused on healthy ageing.
How often is new content added?
New articles are added regularly, covering seasonal health, recipes, and wellness topics.
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