Breathe Your Way to Less Injuries and Better Performance
vive2022-12-03T06:05:03+00:00by Hudson Graham. Physiotherapist. Breathing… the essential process that allows life as we know it. It allows us to push our bodies through the rigors of training and racing. It is well known that the diaphragm is the primary muscle for respiration. It drives the process of gas exchange supplying much needed oxygen to hard [...]
Is there a difference between a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Dietician?
vive2022-10-28T01:11:18+00:00The question often gets asked what is the difference between naturopaths, nutritionists and dieticians? Are they all the same with different names or are they different specialties? There does seem to be some confusion between these three different modalities. Here is some insight so it may make things clearer, particularly if you are considering [...]
Melatonin – Do I need to supplement?
vive2022-09-02T01:32:20+00:00Most people I work with in clinic have trouble sleeping. They either can’t fall asleep or they can’t stay asleep. The first thing that comes to mind is Melatonin. What is Melatonin? It is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. Throughout early life it is made in abundance and hence why babies and young [...]
Mexican Chilli Beans by Clinical Nutritionist Anna Morgan
vive2022-06-30T08:28:49+00:00Cause who doesn't love a warm and nourishing bowl of chilli beans on the chilly winters days. This delicious mexican chilli beans recipe is loaded with fibre, protein, vitamin, minerals, antioxidants & healthy fats (with the addition of organic sour cream or avocado). It's truly something comforting you can feel really good tucking into this [...]
Intestinal Permeability aka Leaky Gut
vive2022-04-29T23:43:18+00:00Intestinal permeability is what you will find if you want to do research on this topic, but more well known as Leaky Gut. What is Leaky Gut? We are born with a leaky gut – gaps in the intestinal wall (tight junctions) to allow nutrition through into our bloodstream, but as we grow these tight [...]
Vitamin A – One of the Least Known Vitamins
vive2022-04-29T23:44:37+00:00Vitamin A appears to be one of the least known vitamins. Everyone knows of it, but not what it does and how important it is. Many people think that beta-carotene is “vitamin A”. It’s not technically vitamin A but is a precursor that gets changed into the body into vitamin A via several chemical processes. [...]
Children and Herbal Treatments
vive2022-04-29T23:53:51+00:00As many of you know, at VIVE we love making herbal formulas to support the health of our customers. Matt, Mindy, Georgie, Linda and Marilyn are Herbalists that have years of experience with the strength and ability of herbs to support wellness. We now have an herbal dispensary with herbs that are not in alcohol [...]
Combining Vitamins, Minerals and Medications – Can They All Be Taken At The Same Time?
vive2022-04-29T23:55:11+00:00There are vitamins and minerals that don’t go well together as they like to compete for absorption. Some of these will also try to compete with medications. Some foods can also impair our absorption of these nutrients. Therefore, it is wise to know which supplements, which medications and foods to take and when. Mostly it’s [...]
KFibre | A Clinical Review
vive2022-04-29T23:58:49+00:00At Vive we are quickly becoming impressed by the results achieved with Kfibre. In this blog we will discuss how this Australian grown and made source of dietary fiber is producing such incredible results with a number of common health concerns including constipation, bloating, acid reflux, weight management and blood sugar control. This prebiotic fibre [...]
