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The Silent Fire: How Chronic Inflammation is Damaging Your Health
Inflammation is your body’s built-in defense system, designed to protect and heal. When it’s acute—like the swelling from a cut—it’s doing its job. But when inflammation becomes chronic, it’s a different story. Instead of helping, it starts working against you, quietly damaging your body and increasing the risk of serious diseases. Let’s break down what’s […]...
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Why “Optimum” Is Not the Same as “Normal” When Measuring Iron Levels in Women
Iron is a critical mineral for overall health, particularly for women who experience menstruation, pregnancy, or other factors that can deplete iron stores. However, there is a key distinction between “normal” iron levels and “optimal” iron levels. While many women are told their iron levels fall within the normal range, they may still experience symptoms […]...
What is ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid)?
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring compound that plays a crucial role in energy production within the body. Acting as a powerful antioxidant, ALA helps neutralise harmful free radicals, thereby protecting cells from oxidative stress. Unlike other antioxidants, ALA is both water- and fat-soluble, which allows it to function in virtually all parts […]...
The Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been gaining recognition for its impressive range of health benefits. Originally used to treat decompression sickness in divers, HBOT now serves as a therapeutic option for various medical conditions. With an increasing number of advocates for the treatment and growing demand from our clients, here’s an in-depth look at the […]...
Unlocking the Benefits of NAD+ IV Infusions: A Game-Changer for Cellular Health
In the wellness world, NAD+ IV infusions have gained widespread recognition for their transformative health benefits. This isn’t just another fleeting trend—the science behind NAD+ is robust, and replenishing this essential molecule through intravenous therapy offers compelling advantages. In this article, we delve into the powerful benefits of NAD+ IV therapy and the science driving […]...
How To Keep Your Skin Healthy And Glowing In Winter
Winter is coming… And it’s coming for your skin. The drop in humidity and temperature levels during the winter season leaves your skin feeling rough, dry and itchy. Winter is just about the worst time of year when it comes to our complexions, so winning the war against dry, dull, lifeless skin and getting your […]...
Unveiling the Benefits of CoQ10 for Enhanced Health and Vitality
Coenzyme Q10, commonly known as CoQ10, is a naturally occurring compound vital for health and wellness. As a dietary supplement, CoQ10 is instrumental in energy production and offers a spectrum of health benefits. In this guide, we delve into the multifaceted advantages of CoQ10, including its specific benefits for women, fertility, and in combating inflammation. […]...
Curcumin IV Supplementation: Elevating Health Naturally
Curcumin, an organic compound derived from turmeric, a spice revered for its centuries-old therapeutic qualities, has captivated the attention of both the medical and culinary worlds. Recognised for its ability to manage oxidative and inflammatory disorders, curcumin showcases potent antioxidant properties that are instrumental in promoting cardiovascular health. Additionally, its neuroprotective attributes are known to […]...
Vitamin C Supplementation: Oral and IV Methods Explored
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient with numerous health benefits. While it’s important to obtain most of your vitamins and minerals from a balanced diet, vitamin C supplementation can be beneficial in certain situations. Introduction to Vitamin C IV Therapy Vitamin C IV therapy is an innovative approach to nutrient […]...
Our 5 Benefits of having NAD+ Therapy
NAD+ (the oxidised form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is one of the main puzzle pieces in the majority of our biological processes that control ageing, energy levels, our circadian rhythm and cognitive function. Within this article we’ll share with you the 5 main benefits of undergoing one of our NAD+ IV treatments and having NAD+ […]...
NAD+: Everything You Need To Know
NAD+, the oxidised form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is essential to creating energy in the body and is involved in hundreds of metabolic processes. In this article, we’ll explain what is NAD+ exactly, why it’s so important, and how you can increase the NAD+ levels in your body. What is NAD+? Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) […]...
How To Increase Vitamin Absorption
It takes time, effort, money, and discipline to plan and stick to a healthy, balanced diet. So you want to make sure you’re getting the most nutrition out of every bite, especially the vitamins. Making a few tweaks here and there can help improve your body’s vitamin absorption, which will improve your health and well-being […]...
The Complete Guide To IV Therapy
IV therapy (or intravenous therapy) is a widely used method in medicine for blood transfusions and to deliver fluids, medications and nutrition directly into a person’s bloodstream for a long time now. Attempts at providing intravenous therapy have been recorded as early as the late 1400s. Still, the practice did not become widespread until the […]...
How to get rid of under eye wrinkles
Under your eyes, your skin is very delicate and vulnerable. And as the skin is thinner, it’s easier to develop wrinkles in this area compared to the rest of your face, so it’s important to treat this area with care and keep it well-nourished. If you’ve already developed fine lines in this area, fear not, […]...
Best Sources of B12
Where can we get Vitamin B12 from? Your body doesn’t make Vitamin B12, so your diet or supplements must be providing you with good sources. Vegetarians and vegans may be at risk of not getting enough as certain food groups are excluded from the diet. How much Vitamin B12 should you be getting? The NHS […]...
Biotin is an essential vitamin, but what are it’s health benefits?
If you like to keep up with all the latest health and beauty trends, you might have heard the odd thing or two about biotin and how you should be incorporating it into your skincare regime. But what is biotin, and what are its benefits? Biotin is an essential vitamin that’s sometimes referred to as […]...
A closer look at our Iron Infusion service
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient disorder in the world, so sometimes we need a little help to boost our levels with an iron infusion. An iron infusion delivers a dose of liquid iron directly into the bloodstream via a vein with an IV drip and are often favoured over iron injections. At Effect […]...
What can a blood test tell us?
Our blood can give us a better idea of what is happening in our body and determine if anything is wrong. It can provide us with a detailed assessment and identify and monitor markers of illness early. Regular blood testing is one of the most important ways to keep track of your overall physical health. […]...
Symptoms of low Vitamin D levels
Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common and most people are unaware of it. An estimated one in five adults and one in six children don’t get enough vitamin D. Fortunately, vitamin D deficiency is usually easy to determine and fix. You can either increase your sun exposure, eat more vitamin D rich foods, such as […]...
What causes Iron deficiency?
With Iron deficiency being so common, it’s essential to understand what the leading causes are. Most of the time, the reason can be straightforward and easy to identify, but in rare cases, it can be a mystery that needs solving. Iron deficiency occurs when your body doesn’t have enough iron to produce haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is […]...
What Are the Symptoms of Low Iron Levels?
It’s natural to feel under the weather now and again, but as our lives get busier and more fast-paced, it can sometimes be easy to miss the important signs and symptoms you have when your body is trying to tell you something isn’t quite right. Your body is brilliant and is constantly sending signals to […]...