For each and every one of us the start to our day may vary, it maybe physical or physiological, the challenge may be tiredness, lethargy or anxiety. — Read Article
Magnesium is essential to maintain and support many of the body’s interactions and functions and our overall metabolism, (over 300 in fact are dependent on magnesium), the regulation of blood pressure, heart health, our immune system, muscle and nerve function are all dependent on healthy levels of magnesium. — Read Article
Spring is a time of year of warming days and shorter nights but, unfortunately the change of season is the time when seasonal fatigue may also be an issue for many. — Read Article
Foods made from rice, wheat, cornmeal, oats, barley or any type of cereal grain is considered a grain product. Some examples of food containing grain are bread, popcorn, rice, tortillas, breakfast cereals and pasta. — Read Article
We all know eating a healthy, balanced diet is the best way to get the necessary vitamins and minerals. But at least one in ten people are deficient in one vitamin according to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. This is where supplements can fill in the gaps, but you need to find what you’re deficient in, to know which one to take. — Read Article
Are you taking supplements to boost your overall health? That’s great if you are, but you must be aware there are certain ways to take your supplements, to ensure you get full benefit. Many people are deficient in certain vitamins and minerals without even knowing it. — Read Article
As we mentioned in our previous newsletter New Zealanders are geologically a young country and trace elements and essential minerals vary in availability relative to countries that experienced glaciation and extensive sedimentation during the ice ages. — Read Article
Metabolism is the chemical reactions in the cells of the body which turn food into energy. The faster this process is, the more calories will be burned, decreasing the likelihood of weight gain. Slow metabolisms are generally associated with a person not burning calories fast enough and holding on to excess weight. — Read Article
If you’ve decided to get fit this year, first of all, congratulations! Taking that initial step to actually get started is always the hardest. Alongside getting the workouts in, you need to be helping your body to recover and grow stronger with the right diet. This means eating enough lean protein, fresh vegetables and good carbohydrates. — Read Article
Taking health supplements is a great way to top up any vitamins and minerals our bodies may be missing. In today’s hectic world, it can be hard to give our body all it needs as we rush about at work, home and in our social lives. — Read Article
It’s common to feel tired after a late night or bad nights sleep, but if tiredness has become a common occurrence, this could point to a lack in certain vitamins. Modern life can be hectic and stressful, causing us to skip meals and not look after ourselves. — Read Article
Our good health is dependent on various minerals to facilitate body function and our metabolism; these minerals are described as major minerals and trace minerals. — Read Article
Bee pollen is considered a superfood by some and is recognised as a medicine by the German Federal Board of Health! Silberhorn has a range of quality bee pollen supplements and many others to support your health. — Read Article
The family of B vitamins play unique roles in our body and if we’re not getting enough, you may notice a few symptoms. Silberhorn has a range of health supplements to help you support and maintain a healthy body. — Read Article
We hear much about the health promoting properties of trace elements and minerals, we have mentioned the effect on the health of animals and ourselves when there are deficiencies in the soils we grow and raise our food supply in. We may have issues growing crops and raising livestock in the event we have too much of some trace elements and minerals as well. — Read Article
Magnesium is an essential mineral to sustain life; it is catalysed in more than three hundred of our body’s enzyme systems including protein synthesis, blood pressure regulation, energy production, nerve function, the structural development of bone, production of DNA and RNA, the transportation across cell membranes of calcium and potassium, sustaining the cardiovascular system and process, also nerve and muscle function. — Read Article
Australian skin cancer research has shown strong indications that vitamin B3 may reduce pre-cancerous lesions (thick scaly patches of pre-cancerous skin) by as much as 20% when supplementing with vitamin B3; the benefit appeared to be lost when supplementing topped. Results were noticeable after 3 months; the study was conducted over a 12 month period, it is thought that B3 niacin helped repair DNA damage, caused by excess UV exposure. This benefit was probably due to a significant boost of the immune response. — Read Article
Magnesium is an essential mineral to sustain life; it is a catalyst in more than three hundred of our body’s enzyme systems including protein synthesis, blood pressure regulation, energy production, nerve function, the structural development of bone, production of DNA and RNA, the transportation across cell membranes of calcium and potassium, sustaining the cardiovascular system and process also nerve and muscle function. — Read Article
Natural products may help our disposition including depression and anxiety. Energy Pluss with its B group vitamins and gingko biloba also omega3 is great for general good health. — Read Article