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Vitamin D and the Winter Blues: Why It Still Matters
By Lindsay Powers | Nutritional Therapist & Health Writer, Naturally Healthy News Published: November 2026 | Last reviewed: November 2026 Every winter, as the days shorten, the same advice appears: top up your vitamin D. Often it comes with a bigger promise attached, that the supplement will...
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How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Inflammation
Modern diets have changed significantly over recent decades, with ultra-processed foods becoming a routine part of everyday eating. In many countries, these foods now make up a substantial proportion of daily calorie...
Why We Crave Sugar (and Why It’s So Hard to Resist)
By Lindsay Powers | Nutritional Therapist & Health Writer, Naturally Healthy News Published: April 2026 | Last reviewed: July 2026 It’s not unusual to find yourself reaching for something sweet, especially...
How Gut Health Influences Inflammation
The digestive system plays a central role in more than just nutrient absorption. It also interacts closely with the immune system and plays a role in inflammatory processes in the body. Researchers are increasingly...
Diet and Inflammation: What the Research Says
Diet is one of the key lifestyle factors researchers examine when studying inflammation. The foods we eat provide energy as well as a wide range of nutrients and compounds that interact with the body’s metabolic and...
Chronic Inflammation: What It Is and Why It Matters for Long-Term Health
Introduction Inflammation is a normal and essential part of the body’s defence system. When tissues are injured or when the immune system detects a potential threat, inflammatory signals help coordinate protection and...
How Magnesium Supports Heart Function and Cardiovascular Health
The heart beats more than 100,000 times each day. Every contraction depends on a precise balance of electrical signals, mineral balance and coordinated muscle activity. Among the nutrients involved in this process,...
Magnesium Glycinate, Citrate and Oxide Explained
Many people see names such as magnesium glycinate, citrate and oxide on supplement labels. However, they remain unsure what these terms actually mean or why the same mineral appears in so many variations. Magnesium...
What the Science Says About Chocolate and Health
Chocolate is one of the world’s most beloved indulgences, and for many people, Valentine’s Weekend is a welcome excuse to enjoy it. Beyond its taste and the sense of pleasure it brings, chocolate, particularly...
Understanding the Different Forms of Magnesium and Their Roles
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood minerals in nutrition. Many people know it is important, but feel confused by the sheer number of...