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Many people still feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk about their mental health struggles, and this can prevent them from seeking the help they need. It's important to remember that mental health conditions are just like physical health conditions – they are nothing to be ashamed of, and there is no shame in seeking help. Supporting someone with mental health issues can be challenging, but it's important to remember that small acts of kindness and support can make a significant difference in someone's life. By listening without judgment, showing empathy, and encouraging the person to seek professional help, you can...

Our health is our most profitable asset, but we often only appreciate its value when it’s impaired. When you’re fit and well, you experience lower stress levels, less anxiety, self-esteem is boosted, your emotions are better regulated, you feel more positive and your relationships, with friends, family and work colleagues, all benefit. The importance of investing in good health can be linked to the growth of functional medicine. Conventional medicine focuses on the endpoint, typically disease or illness requiring intervention such as medication or surgery.  Functional medicine takes an integrative approach by looking at the patient’s symptoms, analysing social and...

How many people are suffering from the black dog or grey fog in the UK at any one time? Estimates vary, but it's believed that one in four people experienced a mental health problem of some kind in the past year [1] and one in six people report an issue such as anxiety or depression in any given week in the UK [2]. This has been exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased sense of anxiety, coupled with the loss of standard coping mechanisms and reduced access to mental health treatment [3] due to enforced lockdowns, has been found to have worsened...

Whatever your age or state of physical and mental wellbeing, you are likely to have become aware of nutrient supplements in recent years and wondered if collagen supplements could be the solution to any mind or body concerns that may be afflicting you. There is certainly the argument to be made that collagen is the most critical component in the body. It is found in your bones, muscles, skin, tendons, cartilage, hair, nails, and skin, and forms the elemental scaffold that provides structure and strength. Simply put, you would fall apart without collagen. What does collagen do? Collagen is the most...