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How to naturally lose weight during menopause

For many women, menopause can be a time where weight management becomes a challenge. We discuss how to naturally lose weight during this time.

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What to do when you can’t sleep

We spend about a third of our lives asleep. Sleep is a basic need for us just like eating, drinking and breathing. It is essential for good mental and physical well-being. However, some of us struggle with falling asleep or getting enough sleep, so let’s find out what to do when you can’t sleep.

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Does potassium lower blood pressure?

High blood pressure has become a common occurrence amongst the population and diet plays a major role in its development. Let’s discuss the role of potassium and find out if potassium lowers blood pressure.

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What diet is best for menopause?

Menopause comes with many physiological changes that are completely normal in women and symptoms can look different for each person. Let’s find out what happens during this transitional period and what diet is best for menopause.

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Does low iron make you tired?

Iron deficiency is the world’s most common nutrient deficiency and it can impact our health in several ways. Let’s find out what role iron plays in your body and discuss whether low iron makes you tired.

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Which vitamin deficiency causes hair loss?

For many of us, the hair on our heads is deep-rooted in our identity. Although we may not be aware of it, hair has played a major role in the culture and history of mankind. It appears that diet and nutrition can impact our hair health and the market is filled with vitamin pills for hair growth. Is there a link between vitamin deficiency and hair loss?

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How to get protein as a vegan

Ask any vegetarian or vegan if they’ve ever been questioned “where do you get your protein”? and we can almost guarantee they will nod in agreement! A common misconception is that protein only comes from animal foods, but this is simply not the case! In fact, plants are filled with protein. Let’s dive into what protein is and how to get protein as a vegan.

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How to lower cortisol

Burnout and stress are on the rise in our society- the burden of everyday tasks can take a toll on our body if we don’t look after ourselves. Cortisol, commonly referred to as the “stress hormone”, is an indicator of the levels of stress in our body. Let’s find out why cortisol is important, what roles it plays in our body and how to lower cortisol. Some simple techniques may be just what you need to de-stress and decrease your cortisol levels.

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What is Omega-7?

We have all heard about Omega fats- mainly Omega-3s - which scientists praise for their health benefits. In fact, these fats have shown protective effects against a myriad of conditions from cardiovascular disease to cancer. But what about Omega-7? What is the difference between the Omegas and why are they important? Let’s find out what Omega-7 is and how we can benefit from its nutritional properties!

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How long does caffeine stay in your system?

The world’s most commonly used stimulant- caffeine is omnipresent in the daily life of many. In Nature, caffeine is found as a chemical compound in plants such as coffee and cocoa beans, tea leaves and kola nuts. Humans have been consuming caffeine as we know it for centuries, potentially dating back to as early as the Palaeolithic period. What is it about caffeine that makes it so unique and how long does caffeine stay in your system? Let’s find out!

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