The powerful benefits of curcumin for health

This month, our Nutritional Therapist Annie is taking a deep dive into the wide-ranging uses of turmeric, one of nature’s most renowned and powerful herbs, and exploring how its unique properties can be harnessed to effectively support and enhance the health and well-being of your clients in your practice. Continue reading  ▶

Last updated on 23rd July 2025 by cytoffice

Mature woman relaxing in a deckchair in a shaded area of her garden.

Holding your nerve – supporting nervous system regulation in the modern world

Sometimes the world just seems a little bit crazy. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by work, homelife, the state of the planet, and the constant stimulation via the multiple devices we surround ourselves with.

Our nervous systems weren’t designed to be in such a constant state of arousal but rather to flex and flow through their different states. In this week’s blog, we look at how we can regulate our nervous systems through nutrition and lifestyle interventions, so that we maintain a healthy balance and avoid that all too familiar “frazzled” feeling.

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Last updated on 18th July 2025 by cytoffice

Women eating and enjoying hydrating watermelon on a beach. She wears a subhat and sunglasses and the sea is behind her.

Eat your water: Hydrating foods to eat this summer (and those to avoid)

We are all well versed as to how eating a nutritious diet, regular exercise, refreshing sleep and keeping stress levels in check are all essential to optimal health and wellness, but how often do we think about our hydration?

Our latest blog looks at the importance of staying well hydrated and what foods, as well as water, can help you do this.

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Last updated on 23rd July 2025 by cytoffice

Rear view of a women browing markets whilst travelling abroad. She does not have traveller's diarrhoea as she packed her travel probiotics to look after her gut health.

Traveller’s diarrhoea: How to avoid traveller’s tummy

We are sure you know by now that your gut does more than digest food; it plays a key role in your overall physical and mental health! With the right foods, daily habits, and a bit of extra support, you can keep your digestive system running smoothly and feel your best, whether you’re at home or exploring the world. In this article, our Nutritional Therapist Annie will be talking about how to avoid digestive upset while travelling.

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Last updated on 23rd July 2025 by cytoffice

Women travelling looking out over a beautiful sunset across the sea. Can Pycnogenol (pine bark extract) prevent DVT when travelling.

Pycnogenol: Can pine bark prevent DVT when travelling?

Pycnogenol is fast gaining recognition for its role in supporting circulation, cardiovascular health and overall wellbeing. Derived from maritime pine trees, this powerful extract is packed with bioflavonoids known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which promote the production of nitric oxide, a vasodilator.

For those embarking on long-haul travel, it may offer valuable protection against the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) so could this natural supplement be the key to healthier travel by supporting healthier blood flow? Our latest blog explores the research behind Pycnogenol’s benefits in this regard.

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Last updated on 29th May 2025 by cytoffice