Joint & Health Blog for People

Which Omega-3s supplementation is the most effective way to reduce inflammation?
Health Benefits of Omega-3 What is Omega-3? When it comes to fat, there's one type you don’t want to cut back on: Omega-3 fatty acids. Two crucial ones - EPA and DHA - are mainly found in certain fish and Green Lipped Mussels. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid,...

The importance of Joint Care
The occurrence of early osteoarthritis in athletes is known, especially in sports with fast acceleration or continuous impact on joints.Arthritis is a condition in your joints where you develop pain, stiffness and swelling. Every year around one in seven people are diagnosed. Why should you take care of your joints?...

How to grow Turmeric in New Zealand
Growing and harvesting a good quality Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in New Zealand is very popular. Largely because of Turmeric's well-published health benefits. It has anti-inflammatory properties and its flavour and bold golden hue are added benefits. Fresh turmeric has a warm somewhat resinous flavour that's milder then the dried spice. Supplies of fresh turmeric can be erratic, so it's...

Ginger is said to be very healthy, fact or myth?
Ginger is said to be very healthy. Ginger is even said to have a medicinal effect. But is that a fact, or is this just a myth? What is ginger? Ginger is a spice with a very distinctive flavor and is widely used in the Eastern cuisine. Ginger comes from...

Cinnamon an ancient and fabulous spice
Who doesn't like apple pie with a bit of Cinnamon? Cinnamon adds a nice taste to a variety of recipes. Cinnamon does much more then just adding taste. It is one of the spices which has health benefits for us people. What is Cinnamon? Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices around. Nutrition...

8 Facts about MSM
8 Facts about MSM MSM (aka methylsulfonylmethane) is a compound that is obtained during the rain cycle of our planet and is present in many natural unprocessed foods. MSM is a compound that occurs naturally in our body. MSM is vital for collagen normalization and for improving overall skin health. Collagen...

Can eating certain foods reduce your risk of having a heart attack?
Can eating certain foods reduce your risk of having a heart attack? It is a question that many people ask themselves, since cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death among women. Fortunately, the answer is yes. But which foods are the ones to keep your heart healthy? Consuming lots of...

Beeswax, Humans can't replicate this fabulous natural product
Beeswax is a fabulous product of nature at its best Why do we use Beeswax? We can use it in so many ways, in balms and creams as a base, to give waterproofing, grip and protection. We have never been able to replicate what those bees create and anything less...

Discovery of the Joint Health Benefits of the NZ Green Lipped Mussel
Anti-inflammatory and joint health benefits, supporting natural Arthritis and Osteoarthritis treatment. The Health benefits of the NZ Green Lip Mussel were discovered thanks to the Maori. They are the indigenous people of New Zealand and have claimed the health benefits for years. But it wasn't till end 60s, early...

Boost Male Performance the Natural Way
Wouldn't it be great to boost sexual and health performance at the same time, in a natural healthy way? We all know or heard how Oysters have been known for centuries to boost libido, sexual performance, and overall health in males and in a lesser extend for females. But not...

Turmeric, it helps a healthy body & mind like Nothing Else - Best ways to use it -
It helps a healthy body & mind like NOTHING ELSE - 10 BEST ways to use it - Season your roasted veggies; mix olive oil and turmeric, pepper and other seasoning of choice and pour over kumera, pumpkin, carrots, etc and roast as usual. Scrambled eggs; just sprinkle some on your scrambled eggs In...

What is Arthritis and Osteoarthritis? NZ
Most of us know at least one person who is affected by a form of Arthritis. At any stage of our life we probably will experience back pain, caused by an injury, physical exercise, period pain or a variety of other reasons. This is an unpleasant experience, but often we...