The festive period is a time that many of us look forward to, but at the same time, find fraught with difficulty. I love it because it’s a beacon of light in our long, long winter. A time to get together with loved ones, chill and indulge. And when I say indulge, I mean let go of all common sense …
The incredible benefits of Berberine
Earlier this year, we all started using the supplement Berberine in our house. I’d heard about it’s incredible benefits for years, as it lowers blood glucose and has a similar effect as the medication Metformin, which is given to diabetics. My husband was concerned about his blood sugar levels and I wanted to shift a few pounds. We both decided …
How to curb sugar cravings
After posting about natural alternatives to sugar, it seems a good time to talk about sugar itself. Over consumption can have huge repercussions on our health, but it’s not always easy to avoid. For one thing, sugar is addictive in a similar way to alcohol and nicotine. In the article below, Shabir Daya, pharmacist at Victoria Health, looks at the …


