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There are some nutrients which are especially important to support conception and the healthy development of a baby. Folate/folic acid, iron, B12 and DHA are often needed in supplemental form to be able to provide adequate amounts in pregnancy and for the growing foetus.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease which causes loss of central vision. It is a painless disorder which can progress rapidly and result in vision loss affecting one or both eyes. Preventative measures may be taken to help reduce the risk of developing AMD. These include clinically-proven nutrients.

Tai chi is an exercise which can help increase flexibility and balance and reduce stress and anxiety and can be beneficial for health

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s), especially omega-3 fatty acids, exert positive effects on health, reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and diseases associated with inflammatory.

Nasal sprays are a way of reducing nasal symptoms associated with allergies, nasal polyps and viral infections. Some nasal sprays have also been developed which work as preventatives of the common cold.

Learning how to sleep through the night begins after the first year of life. For some children, this may not occur and frequent waking or restless sleep results. Other children may find it hard to settle into sleep, or object to going to bed. Bed time can become a challenge as little ones become over tired and parents become frustrated.

Pain affecting any area of the body can be debilitating making it hard to perform normal daily activities. Curcumin, obtained from the Turmeric longa plant root, can be used as a possible adjunct to pharmaceutical medicines, or used alone in some inflammatory and painful conditions, such as osteoarthritis.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory condition of the skin with genetic and environmental factors contributing to its etiology. Symptoms of intense irritation resulting in an uncontrollable urge to scratch causes abrasions which bleed and can lead to infection

A disease is an abnormal condition which has a negative effect on the structure or function of some or all parts the body. A disease is not immediately due to an external injury. Disease can present itself with - symptoms experienced by the sufferer, and signs of the presence of disease, as evidenced by a practitioner.

Iron is an important micro mineral needed for the transport of oxygen throughout the body. Although iron is available from the diet, for some people dietary supply is not attainable, iron absorption is restricted or iron needs/or iron loss may be greater than supply.