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RECIPE: Spice-cream

Turmeric is no longer reserved for curries. With its unique but subtle flavour, it’s a versatile spice that can complement all kinds of recipes - including ice-cream! This healthy spin on the sweet stuff uses frozen banana to create that creamy consistency we know and love.
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RECIPE: Muscle Maintenance Smoothie

This delicious smoothie is a great way of delivering the novel nutrient HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) and creatine to help patients maintain their muscle mass.
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RECIPE: South indian sardine stir-fry

Whilst salmon is a popular go-to source of omega-3 fatty acids, these good fats come in more than one form of fish! For something different, why not give herring, mackerel or sardines a try? Whilst salmon is often farm-raised, these smaller “forage fish” are often caught wild, making them a more sustainable option. The addition of turmeric gives this meal an anti-inflammatory boost and you can add more veggies to the stir-fry base to bulk up your bounty of benefits.
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RECIPE: Osiecki Family's Super Simple Bread

This is an Osiecki family recipe from Michael’s grandmother and Vera makes it all the time. This is a really good bread as it is ready in 1 hour – perfect when you need bread in a hurry!
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The Alkalising Diet: Example

A diet that contains alkaline forming foods is highly important in maintaining acid-alkai balance. Here is an example of one that you could try.
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A painful pill to swallow

Pain relief has become synonymous with popping a pill.
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Healthy Habits for Pain Management

Creating a new relationship with your pain may help you to manage your symptoms with more compassion and objectivity.
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When pain persists

Chronic pain differs to sudden or acute pain and can be described as a sensitivity of the nervous system.
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A Prickly Situation – the Science & Psychology of Pain

Pain is a common condition, characterised by a highly unpleasant sensory and emotional experience.
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A mindful moment

Mindfulness is about paying attention to something on purpose and without judgement, instead using fresh eyes.
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Athlete insights during a pandemic

Sport is at the centre of many people’s lives. Yet changed circumstances due to the current health crisis are leaving sportspeople and athletes with a gaping hole where their passion once was, unable to perform for pleasure, or their livelihood, in the same way. At Bio Concepts, our General Manager of Marketing and Sales, Jane Hermann, also doubles as an Ironman Triathlete competing on a global scale. She shares her experience as an athlete adjusting to this tricky time, giving insight into the impact this has had on her training.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Why contact your natural medicine practitioner?

Currently, access to medical services and testing is reserved for those who are unwell, but what if you have questions about how you can best support your own and your family’s health at this time? What if you have other health concerns or you're anxious and stressed?
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