The AKHealth Journal
AKHealth Journal
What cravings really reveal about your health
Is it all in your head or is your body trying to tell you something? Some might dismiss a ‘wisdom of the body’ theory as quackery. However, if you think about the biological processes happening within your body and the factors affecting these, the argument to...
Show Your Bones Some Love
About bones Bone is a living tissue that is constantly changing and renewing itself. There are two different types of cells in your body that carry out this process: osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoclasts break down old bone, creating cavities. Osteoblasts build new...
Adaptogens
Could you do with a little extra sleep, more energy and a buffer against the stressors that life throws at you? Good news, there is a group of plants that can help with exactly this and much more. Adaptogens have gained in popularity in recent years and for good...
Good Health Begins With a Thought
Achieving long-term health and energy is a balancing act. Quite simply, what goes on in your mind may have as much of an impact as the food and supplements you feed your body. Many studies have been conducted on the mind-body connection and how it can affect our...
Increase your antioxidants
Want to bulletproof your immunity and support your thyroid? You need to stockpile your natural antioxidants! When you supercharge this “antioxidant potential” you give your immune system and your thyroid a real boost. And, if you’re wondering ‘where have I heard about...
Are you functioning on all cylinders?
A brand new year is the ideal time to reboot your system and commit to glowing health – and thinking about thyroid health is a good place to start. If you often feel you’re dragging yourself through the day or you've been struggling to lose weight for a long while...
Flu Fighter Vitamin C
If there’s one vitamin most people have heard of, it’s vitamin C. Whose mum didn’t urge them to eat fruit – preferably oranges – to keep up their vitamin C levels? When you catch a cold, you drink hot water with lemon – because it contains vitamin C - and even people...
The Sugar Solution
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