Articles by Olenka Quintrell

The year 2020 has truly highlighted the importance of a strong immune system. With children and students back at school and university, the colder months fast approaching, and the impending second wave in many parts of the world, it is more important than ever that our immune system is well-supported.

"The right raw materials can double or triple the protective power of the immune system” Joel Fuhrman

Our immune system is highly nutrient-demanding. For the immune system to function optimally, it needs to be nourished on a daily basis with a wide range of nutrients, not least vitamin A, C, D, and zinc. It then needs to be further supported by a diverse and abundant gut microbiome which requires a good daily intake of prebiotic fibre and live bacteria. Read on to learn about our top supplements to support the immune system, as recommended by all of us on the Clinical Nutrition team.

Male health issues are on the rise but they aren’t talked about enough! We regularly support men with a range of health challenges and it has become clear to us that there needs to be a wider dissemination of knowledge about the common drivers of male health issues and the natural interventions which can help.

We have many conversations with men who are under significant pressure from the constant juggle of work and family life. Coupled with the prevalence of processed food^[i] and environmental toxins,^[ii] this decline in men’s health comes as no surprise.

Strikingly, global sperm health has declined by 50-60% within the last 40 years.^[iii] Gentlemen, there is much that you can do to take control of your health. Now is the time for action.

Read our latest blog on the top tips to support male health.

How do you know which multivitamin to choose? We not only believe a multivitamin forms a perfect foundation for an effective supplement regime, but it should also be tailored to your specific needs. Your nutrient requirements change throughout life, and a multivitamin should reflect that.

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to not feel stressed? Or do you wonder if others deal with stress better? How do they remain positive during stressful times? Stress is an essential part of everyday life, which can have a greater impact on some more than others. But why? How? Whether we’re stressed from trauma, work and finances, or more personal stressors such as our health and relationships, this can be all-consuming to the point where stress becomes the norm and before we know it, we’ve forgotten what it feels like to not be stressed!

Let us be the first to tell you, this should not be your normal. We should have a balance of stress and relaxation, allowing our bodies to recover in readiness for whatever stressful event may come next. Let’s unpick this stress phenomenon, the concept of stress, and let us help you create your own toolkit for stress recovery and resilience, using our key top tips.

In these times of uncertainty, the rise of self-isolation and working from home for a currently unknown length of time, we want you to know that we’re here for you. We’re working hard to stay abreast of the rapidly developing guidelines and research, so we can help to keep you informed and healthy.

We also want to use this opportunity to impart some positivity at this strange time. There is a lot going on, and a lot of unanswered questions, however, there are several things that we do know. This will pass. We will go back to work. Normal daily life will resume. While we do not know how long it will take to get to this point, there are many things that we can all do to support ourselves. Let’s make sure to use this time wisely for reflection and self-care.

We need to do everything we can to harness the might of our immune system to ensure that it is primed to respond swiftly and efficiently, to help minimise the risk of an infection. So without further ado, we have compiled our top tips for supporting immunity, maintaining a positive outlook, and keeping healthy at this most challenging of times.