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We often find that many women query how to support their hormones, whether this is for conception, menopause, or due to a specific symptom or condition.

We live in a world of excess & overstimulation; busy lifestyles, multiple demands, long to do lists, high expectations, stimulants, highly palatable foods, technology, and constant notifications... Can our brains sustain that demand? Such stimulation leads to an upregulation of our sympathetic nervous response, raising our adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, glutamate & cortisol. If prolonged, because of an inability to return to a parasympathetic state, or perhaps because of slow neurotransmitter detoxification, it can put our nervous system into constant overdrive, often making us feel irritated, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, unable to sleep, or even furious at times.

Our expert in this area, Alessandro Ferretti, will explore the key concepts, research, and nutritional and lifestyle interventions to support your clients with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and addictive tendencies.

Join us for an in-depth clinical, practical session where our Nutrition Team take a deep dive into real life case studies and useful clinical protocols, linked by immune-gut-endocrine dysfunction. Jules Cattell presents the fertility journey of one of her clients which was less about sex hormone imbalance and more about nervous system re-set, Lorena Neacsa takes a deep dive into a complex case involving gut, immune and nervous dysfunction in a client with chronic issues including anxiety, gut dysbiosis, and a variety of immune challenges, and Holly Blenkinsopp shares her own, published research on the links between the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis and intestinal permeability and dysbiosis, and puts the research into practice with a supplement protocol for clients with RA.

Digestion is the essential process in the body where food is broken down and the essential nutrients are released and absorbed. A lot can challenge the optimal function of our gut and there are many factors to consider that influence this complex system. Threats to digestion can seriously impair wider health and wellbeing, so supporting robust digestive function is essential. 

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.

It’s important to meet the nutritional needs of your children so they stay happy and healthy. Our handy top tips for gold star nutrition are perfect for making small changes into your child’s routine to help support their immunity for back to school

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]

This article is about the body’s response to stress, low energy levels and what we can do to help sustain our energy levels.

What's the difference between a prebiotic and probiotics? We explain the key differences and how they benefit and nurture good digestive health.

In this article we look at the importance of magnesium in your diet

Menopause for a woman is a time she is transitioning into a new phase of her life. This is a time for liberation, change and celebration. However for many it can be a difficult transition that can be painfully drawn out due to a number of lifestyle and emotional factors. Nutritionally speaking, we can support that woman into the next phase of her life by supplying her with the nutrients her body needs to successfully make that transition. Read more...

Welcome to our new website, where we’ve aimed to build you a better online user experience so you can shop for your favourite BioCare^® products with ease and efficiently, as well as lots of other customer benefits. Read more ....

We live in a toxic world surrounded by harmful organisms and pollutants everyday. Read on to find out what these toxins are and what you can do to support your body.

The word detox is thrown around a lot in relation to clean living and eating but what does meaning do we take from that?

Do you need to worry about methylation? Believe it or not, this is a simple but essential process that is happening in our bodies all the time and is involved in so many of our body functions.

Our latest article has picked out some of the common signs that may mean you need some support when it comes to methylation.

A recent highly publicised Cochrane review on fish oils made headlines by claiming omega 3 from fish oils had little or no effect on heart health. However, the paper ignores other research demonstrating clear benefits of taking omega 3, especially for preventing heart disease, as well as other health benefits. Read our article for a more detailed comment.

Getting optimal nutrition during pregnancy is complex and there are many nutrients to consider. We’ve created this easy to understand guide to several key nutrients, so you can easily understand what nutrients may help you.

During pregnancy, you only want the best nutrition to support growth and development. Here we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy.

The skin is our largest organ and on average, it equates to around 16% of our overall weight. Covering our entire body, it acts as a protective shield against external threats, such as pathogens and environmental pollutants

Do you suffer with hay fever? Our latest blog discusses and digs a little deeper into what hay fever is, the possible causes and how you can support your hay fever symptoms as the pollen count begins to rise.

Are you doing everything you can to support your marathon recovery?

With the London marathon fast approaching on the 28th April, here are a few recovery tips to consider to ensure you’re recovering as effectively as you can.

If you find vitamins a tough pill to swallow, or you’re looking for more exciting ways to supercharge your morning smoothie, look no further than our new NutriPowders.

We all know that taking the nutritional products that we need can be a real chore. Sometimes it feels like we're constantly swallowing tablets or capsules! So we’ve designed three great new nutritional powder blends, to offer high potency, broad-ranging nutrition, designed around the power of plants.

What is an allergy? How much of a problem are they to sufferers? How can probiotics help support the immune system?