The Anatomy of the Supplement
There are millions of options for supplements out there. In such a cluttered and confusing space, how do you choose the right supplements...
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How to use feasting and fasting to your metabolic advantage?
Fasting looks different for everyone - some of our clients don't do it at all as it doesn't make sense for their nutritional needs....
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Keto left you high and dry?
Have you joined the keto band-wagon only to see your friends lose weight while you are…um…gaining weight? You are not alone. We have...
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Hair Loss- What's behind it?
Hair fall can have many underlying causes – and while it may be tempting to pop a “hair and nails” type supplement, and hope for the...
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Eczema- how we approach this
1. Zinc 2. Probiotics 3. Organic Liver 4. Bone broth 5. Vitamin C 6. L-Glutamine The above are foods and...
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Do I need a protein powder?
Protein needs vary widely by individual. One way of calculating your protein needs is to multiply your weight (in kg) by 1.2. to give...
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What's new-We have gone shopping!
We are adding some fantastic new supplements to our toolkit of amazing products at the clinic. Look out for an increasing range of...
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Food sensitivities- case study
We often see multiple food sensitivities in clients who suffer from skin condition like eczema. The approach that we find works best in a...
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What to buy organic: the 2019 list
The environmental working group has just launched the 2019 dirty dozen (fruit and veg with the most pesticide residue) and clean 15...
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Ghee or Butter
The nutritional profiles are almost identical for butter and ghee and both are good options for getting healthy fat into your diet. We...
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Do you have endocrine disrupting chemicals in your home?
At TNC we focus on things in stages- we don’t overhaul everything at once but we look to help our clients slowly and scare tactic free...
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Yoghurt or Kefir- Yay or Nay?
If you are sensitive to dairy… it’s neither. However if you tolerate dairy well… Both yoghurt and kefir are cultured milk products but...
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How not to label how you eat
The world of nutrition is constantly evolving -- in part due to new research; in part because it is big business -- and there are so many...
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Do kids need supplements?
While there is nothing wrong with giving supplements to a child, it is always a good idea to focus on food first and then use supplements...
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Is my child drinking enough?
This is a more common problem than one may think as children don't always recognize the early signs of thirst. Many children don't drink...
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Looking to the 'farmacy'
Whilst we don’t believe that food is the only answer it certainly plays a large role in our health and wellness. Below we have listed our...
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Do you have adrenal fatigue?
Adrenal glands play a huge role in the stress response. When your brain registers a threat, whether emotional, mental or physical the...
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What causes leaky gut:
Leaky gut, or intestinal hyperpermeability, occurs when the tight junctions of the intestinal wall become loose, allowing harmful...
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Skip the juice detox and follow these tips instead:
Remove the foods that burden the liver; fast food, processed food with flavourings, colourings and preservatives, alcohol, coffee, sugar...
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Cast iron pans- should we all be using them?
Cast iron pans are great but they not are for everyone as the iron does leach into food. Iron is an essential mineral but too much is...
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