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What is Rescue Remedy?

Could flower remedies provide alternative treatment to anxiety and other conditions? Here’s a guide to the most popular flower remedy and how it works.

What is gout?

It's on the rise in the UK but what actually is gout? We share the common causes and symptoms, and also give general advice on how to best manage the pain.

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Activated charcoal: benefits, dosage, side-effects

Activated charcoal is growing in popularity for teeth whitening and detoxing but what exactly is it? Get the skinny on this substance including other uses.

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Milk thistle: benefits, dosage & side-effects

Milk thistle is a plant that grows in the wild and has been used as a herbal remedy for 2000 years. Here's more on the plant including benefits and dosage.

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Grapeseed extract: benefits, dosage & side-effects

Grapeseed extract has some great health benefits. Discover what these are, how much you should take and possible side effects here.

Phosphorus: function, foods, deficiency and supplements

Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up around 1% of your body weight. Here’s what you need to know about phosphorus including foods and supplements.

Lecithin: benefits, dosage & side-effects

This fatty substance can be found in the cells of body and plant tissue. What you need to know about lecithin including benefits and side-effects is here.

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Iodine: function, foods, deficiency and supplements

Iodine is important for thyroid hormones, the brain, skin and more. This piece is filled with information about iodine including food sources and deficiency.

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Chondroitin: overview, benefits, dosage & side-effects

As a building block of cartilage, chondroitin is important for the body. Here’s what you need to know about chondroitin, including side-effects and dosage.

What are tissue salts?

People take tissue salts for conditions including fever and skin problems, but do they actually work? Discover what the evidence says here.

Devil’s claw: benefits, dosage & side-effects

Devil’s claw is a plant used for joint pain. It also has other health benefits. Discover what these are, how much you need as well as side effects here.

A high intake of salt can lead to a higher risk of experiencing high blood pressure

What is blood pressure?

What is being measured when blood pressure is checked and what effects does low blood pressure and high blood pressure have on the body? Find out here.