Why Bioflavonoids?
~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist
During winter months it is common for people to begin using their Vitamin C supplement for both cold and flu prevention and to enhance immune system function.
Unbeknownst to many, bioflavonoids taken together with Vitamin C actually enhance the absorption of the…
Vitamin C with Bioflavinoids Bonus Size ~ Natural Factors When taking Vitamin C, always ensure you are taking a supplement that also contains bioflavinoids, which enhance the absorption of Vitamin C. Together the two help strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, provide assistance for varicose veins, their anti…
How To Choose A Quality Multi Vitamin
When starting a health program, most people feel inclined to begin with a multivitamin. While a multi vitamin does not contain a high enough dosage of any one nutrient to be considered ‘treatment’ for any specific health concern; a multi vitamin is still…
The Importance of Label Reading: Choosing Quality Nutritional Supplements ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist When choosing a multivitamin or nutritional supplement, reading over the list of non medicinal ingredients is as important as checking out the strength of the active ingredients. The August, 1990 issue of the…
Quercetin: The Anti Allergy Supplement
~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist
Known as THE anti allergy supplement, Quercetin is a bioflavonoid found in the white material beneath the peel of citrus fruits. Quercetin is the ideal supplement for individuals experiencing seasonal and chronic allergies and helps to inhibit the bodies manufacture and…
Herbal Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist
For many individuals, spring is the season of sinus congestion, sneezing and itchy watery eyes, yet it does NOT have to be a miserable time of coping with allergies. You can enjoy the changing seasons by bringing allergy…
Health benefits of Resveratrol
~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist
Resveratrol has been sold as a nutritional supplement for the last 5 or so years, yet the health benefits of this supplement are just now becoming more widely known, spoken about and recognised in mainstream media. Resveratrol is a type of…
Understanding Vitamin D… written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist During the winter months of limited sunlight exposure or in the case of individuals who rarely are exposed to sunlight, vitamin D deficiencies may be prevalent. Known as the sunshine vitamin and manufactured on the skin, Vitamin D is converted by…