Today I want to dive into some of my favourite herbs to control blood sugar levels. I’m inspired to write this article as I have been busy working on a new formula that will be coming to the Kygenesis range by the end of 2022 to help regular and control blood sugar levels. As most…
Lavender is a common herb that can be found in many gardens and is often renowned for its strong and fragrant aroma coupled with its beautiful purple flowers. This herb is not only a lovely herb to have in the garden, but it also has great therapeutic properties that have a long history of traditional…
We often get asked what the ingredients are in our famous Nanna’s tea! So today I want to talk about one of them, the yummy herb called marshmallow root. And no we didn’t just add it to make the tea taste amazing, it plays a pivotal role in the health of the kidneys and urinary…
You are what you eat; however, there is a lot more that is happening inside our bodies that is just as important. Digestion is a core function of the human body, of which digestive enzymes and other chemicals are an essential component in the metabolism and absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from our…
Inflammation is a word we hear a lot in the world today and with good reason. It is well known to be a driver in many diseases, particularly chronic diseases, and if not addressed, can impact healing and recovery. We know that diet, lifestyle and environmental factors are contributing factors in driving levels of inflammation…
Sour cherries are one of my favourite fruits to eat when they are in season! I have always liked the slight tart taste of sour cherries but what is even more important is the amazing health benefits that these little cherries pack into their delicious red bodies. So while most of you might have eaten…
There is quite a lot of debate surrounding the health effects of coffee, one minute we’re being told coffee is good for us and the next minute it’s bad. So where does the truth lie? There are a variety of reasons why there might be so many conflicting reports about coffee- different study designs, different…
Today I wanted to discuss a lesser-known compound that has been linked to the development and progression of kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among other health conditions and that compound is called TMAO. What is TMAO? https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/11/326 TMAO (or Trimethylamine-N-oxide) is a metabolite produced by gut bacteria from choline, phosphatidylcholine and L-carnitine-rich foods (mainly…
If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, you are not alone. It is estimated that 5% of the adult population worldwide suffer from depression. Recent studies have shown that people with CKD have rates of depression up to 3 times higher than those in the general population so this is not something…
Sarcoidosis is one of the lesser-known causes of kidney disease and kidney damage. One of the problems with sarcoidosis is that it can be very difficult to diagnose. It shares symptoms with a lot of other diseases and some people may not have many obvious symptoms. In almost 50% of patients, it takes more than…
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