A review of research into the effects of tea on gut bacteria has found a probiotic effect. The study, commissioned by the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP), is published in Nutrients Journal and combines the results from 21 studies which studied the impact of different teas on gut health. The results showed clear differences in the types of bacteria thriving in ...
As the winter months approach, Swiss wellbeing brand, Ricola is launching a Soothe & Clear range into the UK medicated confectionery market. The new range of throat soothing lozenges contain the Ricola 13-herb extract in combination with natural ingredients such as Fairtrade honey, lemon juice, echinacea and natural menthol. According to research conducted by Ricola, almost half of medicated confectionery ...
Fighting fatigue: get lasting energy from nature’s herbs and spices by Dr Viv Rolfe – read the article here. When you have read and absorbed the information in the CPD factfile, you can record your learning and make notes in the online form below. When you press submit a PDF will be generated which you can download and save. Record your ...
Research presented at the 28th EADV Congress in Madrid shows for the first time that exposure to common air pollutants known as particulate matter (PM) is linked to hair loss in humans. The Korean study was conducted by exposing cells from the human scalp to various concentrations of PM10-like dust and diesel particulate. Results showed that the presence of PM10 ...
Ethical herbal tea company, Pukka Herbs, has become one of the first UK businesses to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency and has committed to offsetting its entire emissions in 2019. Pukka says that to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency, businesses must be rethought in the context of a climate crisis, which includes setting a science based carbon-reduction Target. ...
Harnessing the power of cannabidiol (CBD), BetterYou has developed a CBD Oral Spray with none of the CBD taste. The natural lime-flavoured CBD Oral Spray uses a patented pea-protein encapsulation process to increase bioavailability as well as improve taste and stability. The pea-protein provides a protective layer around the cannabinoids, allowing them to absorb through the buccal membrane in the ...
Vegans and people switching to predominantly plant-based diets could be at risk of deficiencies of an “overlooked” but important brain nutrient, a prominent UK nutritionist has warned. Choline, which was only recognised as an essential mineral in 1998, plays a vital role in transferring signals between nerve cells. In food, it is most easily obtained from eggs, milk and meat. ...
HayMax started autumn with a bang by scooping a Janey Loves Platinum Award, celebrating the best natural, organic and eco products, alternative treatments, therapies, wellbeing books and charities. HayMax is an organic allergen barrier balm for those suffering with pet and dust allergies as well as hay fever. MD and creator of HayMax, Max Wiseberg, commented on this win: “I’m ...
A new study has concluded that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function over time than those who do not. It builds on research in recent years pulled together by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care, through which hearing loss emerged as an important risk factor for dementia. This research ...
Dendron has launched Feathrs, a 100% vegan and dermatologically-approved unisex beauty brand for intimate styling to help shower, style, soothe and smooth the intimate area. Designed to help maintain the natural pH balance of the intimate skin area and containing a hypoallergenic fragrance to avoid irritation, all Feathrs products combine a unique formulation born out of natural ingredients and contains ...