February 8, 2023
Fertility issues are on the increase and one in every five or six Irish couples now struggle to conceive. This is down to many different factors, […]
June 10, 2022
Many of us have plans to get away over the next couple of months, whether at home or away. But for those with sensitive digestion, being […]
April 22, 2022
The number of people avoiding gluten and wheat has hugely increased in recent years, with 1 in 5 of us now regularly buying gluten free products. […]
March 3, 2022
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (also known as autoimmune thyroiditis) is an autoimmune inflammatory condition where the body produces antibodies that attack its own thyroid gland. It can often […]
January 21, 2022
A recent study investigated whether there was a link between supplement usage and a reduced risk of contracting COVID-19. Good news! Being proactive about your health […]
December 17, 2021
Vaginal ecology is extremely dynamic and is affected by numerous host (i.e. you!) factors including age, ethnicity, hormonal changes and life stages, infection and even use […]
November 5, 2021
For many years, scientists and healthcare professionals believed the urine to be almost sterile. Now we know much more about the bacteria that live in our […]
February 26, 2021
Leaving aside the potential impact of organic farming on the environment and looking at it from a purely nutritional perspective, there are a couple of key […]
February 19, 2021
The thyroid tissue has the highest concentration of selenium in the body. Glutathione peroxidase enzymes are the most abundant antioxidants in the thyroid. These are the […]
September 18, 2020
Mushrooms are used medicinally in many cultures. However, science is only now catching up with the ways in which they actually help us. Most research has […]
August 30, 2020
Immune related infertility may be one of the underlying culprits behind ‘unexplained infertility’. Having this non-diagnosis is a difficult pill to swallow when you are on […]
August 5, 2020
You have most likely heard of the gastrointestinal microbiome and even the vaginal microbiome if you read our last blog. This week’s topic may be new […]
July 13, 2020
Poly-what?? Polyphenols are micronutrients that we get mainly from plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses, chocolate, herbs and spices. They are the reason why red […]
July 2, 2020
You really can’t beat beets. In a study of 40 healthy people it was demonstrated that they were able to better perform on cognitive tests 90 […]
June 3, 2020
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody playing a critical role in immunity. In its secretory form, sIgA is the main immunoglobulin found in mucous secretions and […]
May 27, 2020
You might consider parasites or pathogenic bacteria something quite unsavoury you don’t want to have in your gut, however we have definitely had more than one […]
May 21, 2020
We have been running comprehensive stool testing for many years now and the advances in technology just keep getting better and better. Invivo’s GI EcologiX […]
May 15, 2020
Sleep is fundamental to our good health. It’s crucial role in immune and stress support and in helping us to lose weight makes it even […]
May 14, 2020
Nutritional supplements are best to ‘supplement’ your diet in the short term – particularly at a time where you may be struggling to maintain a healthy […]
April 8, 2020
There has never been a better time to live by the adage ‘Let food be thy medicine’. The Coronavirus has brought health and immunity to the […]
April 7, 2020
During this outbreak of coronavirus, shift workers such as doctors, nurses, Gardai and other front line workers are under more pressure than ever. It has never […]
March 31, 2020
It’s hard enough to eat healthily at the best of times and much harder now, with most of us working from home, keeping kids amused and […]
March 29, 2020
Did you know you are just as much bacteria as you are human cells? Trillions of species of bacteria live either on us or in us. […]
March 27, 2020
As we all step out of the daily rush to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, having an optimally functioning immune system is more desirable […]
March 26, 2020
Here at Positive Nutrition, we recommend medicinal mushroom supplements regularly to our clients and have seen the before-and-after immune results which show their incredible impact.
March 25, 2020
Vitamin C is probably the best known nutrient for immune support. With the current outbreak of Coronavirus in Ireland, immune health is a big consideration for […]
March 22, 2020
Zinc is an essential nutrient, not least for its role in immune health. In the current climate, with Covid-19 taking a hold over Ireland, this is […]
March 1, 2020
The first case of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland has been confirmed. The very first thing to do here is to follow the […]
August 16, 2019
This might be a very wet August but you still have time to boost your natural vitamin D levels if you get out there!
June 27, 2019
Heather grew these beautiful herbs in her garden and used them in this summer salad recipe! Herbs are a fantastic source of polyphenols which have been […]
June 6, 2019
What if I told you that you are just as much bacteria as you are human cells? Trillions of species of bacteria live either on us […]
October 19, 2018
As the weather gets colder and we retreat indoors, we are much likely to come down with seasonal colds and even the flu. Read on to […]