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Seeking inspiration – looking after the lungs

To breathe is to live.  Although we have a regular need for food to provide energy for life, the body has a more essential, immediate and continuous requirement for oxygen, which is fundamental to energy metabolism and cell survival.  Oxygen is chemically indispensable, and the rhythmic, largely unconscious, act of breathing that draws it in not only sustains life but also represents life’s rhythm and contributes to emotional balance.

In this week’s blog, our expert Nutritional Therapist, Annie, looks at how you can you keep your lungs healthy.

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Last updated on 2nd December 2025 by cytoffice

Overcoming the Overwhelm? Support for Anxiety

In today’s modern life many people feel stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. While these feelings can be a normal part of life, sometimes overactivation of the stress response can tip over and stress and anxiety become excessive, inappropriate, and constant. It is often not the external stressor that is the problem but the perception of it and concern about the fact that we are stressed.

In this blog we look at anxiety and anxiety disorders, the difference between them and how we can use practical interventions to help calm the stress response so we can thrive instead of just survive.

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Last updated on 18th November 2025 by cytoffice

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Re-thinking creatine and electrolytes

Creatine and electrolyte supplements have recently been in the spotlight, with growing interest around their impressive benefits for multiple areas of health. Once seen mainly as a bodybuilder’s secret weapon, new research reveals that creatine’s potential goes far beyond muscle and plays a vital role in supporting energy production, cognitive function, and overall vitality.

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Last updated on 24th October 2025 by cytoffice

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Menopause brain fog: Understanding how hormonal changes affect your memory

During the menopause transition, many women notice changes in focus, memory, and mental clarity, and often report feeling like they are ‘losing their mind’. Rest assured, this is a common side effect due to the changes and fluctuations in hormone levels, and in today’s blog, our Nutritional Therapist Annie will delve deeper into why this occurs and what you can do to support yourself during this life stage.

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Last updated on 16th October 2025 by cytoffice

Intermittent fasting and the brain – what research reveals about its cognitive benefits

Intermittent fasting (IF) is increasingly recognised as a powerful approach to supporting cognitive function and overall brain health. Research demonstrates that IF can enhance insulin sensitivity, improve mitochondrial efficiency, reduce inflammation and stimulate cellular repair, all of which are essential for maintaining optimal brain performance. These benefits stem from the metabolic adaptations triggered during fasting, which not only help protect neurons but also promote cognitive function in the short term and greater brain resilience over the long term.

In this week’s blog, we explore the biological pathways through which IF supports brain health and share practical nutrition strategies, along with key considerations to be mindful of.

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Last updated on 23rd September 2025 by cytoffice