We understand that nutrition is individual. Not everyone has the same needs in terms of the nutrients that are key for them, the optimal amount to support their health, or how they prefer or need to take their supplements. In fact the way we want to take our supplements is changing with people often preferring to combine different supplements into one dose, often blending it into a juice or smoothie for taste and convenience.
With the government now recommending Vitamin D supplements for everyone, we take a look at the link between SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and the benefits of Vitamin D supplementation, to prepare for the onset of winter and changes of the seasons.
Children are at high risks of catching infections such as colds and flus due to their immature immune systems, and being in environments such as schools and nurseries where infections can be passed on easily from one child to another. The prescription of antibiotics to children in the UK is 700 prescriptions/1000 children per year.[i] It is suggested that 30% of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary as many of these infections are caused by viruses including common colds, bronchitis and sinus and ear infections, whereby an antibiotic (antibacterial) will be ineffective.[ii]
For many women, the hormonal transition of middle age comes as a shock. It is a stage of life that is rarely discussed, leaving many women unprepared and disconnected with the changes happening in their bodies. Menopause carries such negative associations, a whole host of disruptive symptoms from hot flushes, insomnia to complete loss of self-confidence. Jules Cattell explores the post reproductive years through a more positive ‘adaptive’ lens, outlining ways in which we can prepare and support our female clients through their menopausal journey.
Methylation Explained… Methylation is the body’s ‘biochemical’ language, underpinning multiple functions. Just how important is it, and when is it essential to consider in relation to other systems such as gut health, immunity and the nervous system? Find out why MTHFR polymorphisms are just one aspect to be concerned about. We look at specific clinical examples of support using our Adaptive Health approach.
Detoxification Explained… Life is largely a matter of chemistry... We're immersed in external and internal toxins, continually being processed by our sophisticated and highly adaptive detoxification systems. Just how well do we manage this chemical 'cocktail'? How is it influenced by genetics, the environment and other systems, impacting in particular our hormonal and immune balance? We look at specific clinical examples using the Adaptive Health approach.
Feeding the Microbiome... Jeff Leach of the Human Food Project suggests we need dietary diversity to promote microbial diversity... How exactly do we do this? Should we eat prebiotic, soluble fibre or avoid it? How does it affect SIBO, candida or IBS? What about FODMAPS diets or GAPS? Find out how prebiotics can be critical to health and how to Feed your Microbiome!
Our health is highly dependent on 5 basic processes...chronobiology, diet, sleep, physical activity and environment. How these link together forms a powerful influence on the balance of our health.
Alex Ferretti details each area in turn and what we can do to influence them using concepts and ideas from his own and others' research and lending his own unique perspective.
A primer on some of the most important clinical protocols and tips for successful practice, including lifestyle and supplement suggestions. The BioCare Clinical Nutrition team focuses on stress, methylation, energy, gut health, hormonal imbalances, and inflammation protocols, in particular, using real case examples. If you're starting out in clinical practice, are a student, or just need a refresher on nutritional and lifestyle protocols, this is the webinar for you!
We are very excited to introduce our brand new product – Liposomal Vitamin C!
Following the success of our Liposomal CBD, and lots of positive feedback from our customers, we were keen to expand our Liposomal range and including a vitamin C product was a no brainer at this time of the year.
After a long wait and lots of anticipation, we can finally share it with you!
It has been more than a year since the COVID pandemic hit us with full force. It’s taken a toll on all of us, affecting our finances and health. Some of these effects are more forceful and some are more subtle, with consequences yet to unveil themselves in the months and years to come.
Whilst the social restrictions are lifting in many countries, for many people who have had the virus, life isn’t quite getting back to normal as they’re left with prolonged effects of the infection – the so called ‘Long COVID’, or ‘Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome’.