MSM Sulphur and Joint Health

January 24, 2023 by Jurgen

Q. I suffer from an achy knee but I am dying to get back out into the garden to do some much-needed weeding. Is there anything that would help?

You’re certainly not alone! – Achy joint caused by general wear and tear on cartilage are one of the most common health problems. Normally there is a smooth layer of cartilage that acts as a pad between the bones of a joint, but in some people this essential cartilage thins as the joints are used and the bones may begin to rub against each other. This causes pain, joint swelling and stiffness.

As the body ages cartilage doesn’t repair itself as effectively. Mainly because today’s diet often doesn’t supply enough of the nutrients required like sulphur. Sulphur is an important nutrient involved in the formation of collagen, one of the main components of cartilage.

Sulphur pools

Sulphur is found in onions, garlic and broccoli. MSM is a naturally occurring organic source of sulphur found in traces in all living organisms.

Natural MSM supplements are available in tablets and powder.

A. Providing you avoid excess strain on your joints and don’t do too much weed busting in one go, MSM should give you all the help you need to keep aches and pains and your flowerbeds under control!

Milk Thistle – Liver Detox

December 30, 2022 by Jurgen

The liver is one of our biggest and most important organs and needs to be kept functioning properly. Indications that the liver is not in peak condition include bad skin, a metallic taste in the mouth, bad periods, unexpected weight gain especially around the abdomen and lethargy.

A diet of natural foods contributes to maintaining a healthy liver.

Many people know it is a good thing to detoxify the liver but many are unsure what to use, or have heard horror stories about the impact of a radical detox.

However there is a herb which can help at any time of the year – Milk Thistle. It is commonly used to help build a strong and healthy liver.

Milk Thistle – Silybum marianum

Scientific studies have shown that not only has Milk Thistle the ability to strengthen the liver, it also supports the detoxification process that is so very necessary in keeping healthy in our polluted world.

Vogel’s Milk Thistle Complex contains three herbs traditionally used for their action on the liver. The major additional herbs are Artichoke and Dandelion. Practitioners use these herbs to enhance liver and gall bladder function and improve digestion.

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Milk Thistle Complex is an ideal tonic to help restore the liver to its optimum function. The liver is the detoxification centre of the body and performs many vital functions. It stores vitamins and minerals, produces bile which is required for the breakdown of fat and is the main organ involved in the metabolism of food, drugs and hormones.

It converts food into useable energy units for the whole body. An under-performing liver can result in a wide range of health problems such as headaches, weight gain, chronic fatigue, allergies, skin complaints, constipation and nausea.

Living in tension and fear can also upset the liver. So it is of benefit to stop every once in a while and take stock of ourselves and contemplate the best avenues open to us. Keeping cool emotionally may be the best service we could offer to our liver.

We have to combine a sensible diet with emotional control, a philosophy that governs sound health principles, if we want to keep our bodies and minds at their peak.

Get set for the Cold Season

October 1, 2022 by Jurgen

Coughs, colds and sniffles only catch you if your immune system is down, and if you do get sick, natural treatments are often the best. It’s important knowing what works best for the relief of symptoms and how to support your immune system so you stay healthy.

If you get sick there isn’t much to do other than rest, right? – Actually, some natural remedies have been shown to speed up recovery and significantly reduce the duration of a cold or flu.

A number of vitamins, minerals and nutrients are important for a strong and healthy immune system. – Ask us which ones have been shown to be most effective and can keep you well this winter.

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