Immunity

Our immune system helps protect us against a host of nasty viruses and bacteria. In this section you will find all our blogs related to supporting the immune system covering topics such as gut health, immune function, stress and sleep.

Getting enough vitamin d to support your immunity is important: father and son fishing with fishing net in river in the autumn sunlight.

Vitamin D and immunity – a review of recent research

Vitamin D plays a critical role in protecting humans from invasive pathogens, reducing the risk of autoimmunity and maintaining optimal ...
Long covid recovery: group of multi-ethnic friends hiking in the woods in the summer following.

Long covid recovery: nutritional approaches and interventions  

Long covid is a complex condition which is still being understood. It appears to be characterised by endothelial damage, chronic ...
Inside-out skincare: nutrition for skin health

Inside-out skincare: nutrition for skin health

In this blog our guest writer, Fiona Lawson - a nutritionist, researcher and skin specialist - shares her nutrition advice ...
Keeping well on holiday

Keeping well on holiday

Whether we are taking time out, exploring new places, relaxing, adventuring or just having a change of scene, holidays are ...
Chronic fatigue syndrome - supporting energy

Chronic fatigue syndrome – supporting energy

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a growing concern in the UK, affecting at least 1 in 250 people and this figure ...
seasonal allergy

Seasonal allergies

It is that time of year again, the daffodils are blooming, days are getting longer and warmer, and the beginnings ...
Adaptability and ageing of the immune system

Adaptability and ageing of the immune system

As the landscape of the Covid19 pandemic begins to alter due to developing immunity in the population from both natural ...
Skin microbiome

Skin microbiome

The skin is the largest organ of the human body and is home to a diverse array of microorganisms which ...