Supplements are a great way to support your body during times of healing, and are most effective when they are used to target a specific problem or condition. However, there are some supplements that can be beneficial when taken daily or during different times of the year. In this newsletter, we are going to take a look at what these supplements are, and how they can support your body nutritionally.

Why does your body need support with supplements?

It’s well known that the nutrient density is falling in our food supply, and that more and more people are turning to processed foods to reduce the time spent sourcing and cooking food. On top of this, we are now exposed to an even greater number of toxins in our environment, including microbes, chemicals, metals and glyphosate.

Our daily lives have become more and more stressful, and when combining all of these factors, our body’s are struggling to cope with the nutritional demands placed on it.

Some of the areas that we may need nutritional support include:

1. Nutrient foundation

2. Daily detoxification and protection

3. Aches and pains

4. Colds and flus

Nutrient foundation

Some people need general nutrient support to help their body cope with the demands of their daily lives. This is could be due to long hours at work, a relentless travel schedule, managing multiple school and social activities for their children, a chronic illness or disease, or during times of increased personal stress.

These supplements provide many of the essential vitamins and minerals required to help our body function at it’s highest level on a daily basis.

• Alaria Supreme — trace minerals (especially iodine), anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-radiation, metal and chemical chelation

• Grass Fed Sheep Liver — nutrient dense, superior source of vitamin B12, folate, K2 and choline

• Supreme Essentials — multivitamin high in active B vitamins, vitamin D3, vitamin A, chelated minerals and iodine

• Thera Supreme — immune stimulant, antioxidant, source of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, solanine (nightshade) toxicity

• Wild Greens Supreme — phytonutrient support and general health enhancement

• GUD for MAMAs — essential vitamin and mineral support prior to conception, during pregnancy and whilst breast feeding

Daily detoxification and protection

We are exposed to many more pollutants in our environment than ever before. On top of this, we are currently experiencing poor air quality due to the haze, which adds another layer of stress to our body.

There are ways to protect yourself and help your body detoxify, whether this is done periodically or on an ongoing basis. These supplements are a great way to gently detoxify and help your body recover from the environmental stressors placed on it.

• Glypho-X Supreme — glyphosate, herbicide and pesticide detoxification, liver support, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

• Takesumi Supreme — metal and chemical chelator, detoxification, endotoxaemia, trace mineral source, GI upset

• Reishi Supreme — longevity, immune stimulant, liver and kidney support, fatigue, methylxanthine toxicity, chemical chelator, antimicrobial

Aches and pains

Long hours at the desk, frequent travel or regular gym workouts can create various aches and pains at different times. Chronic injuries or degeneration can also contribute to unwanted discomfort.

Supplements can assist with the management of aches and pains, and help you go about your day to day life with minimal discomfort. Some of the supplements that may be beneficial include:

• Lu Rong Supreme — musculoskeletal support, arthritis, anti-inflammatory, nerve growth factors, athletic performance, mood

• Black Current Seed Oil — gamma linolenic acid for skin, musculoskeletal and prostaglandin production

• Ultra Muscleze P5P — supports muscle function, bone health, nerve conduction and cardiovascular system health

Colds and flus

Supplements are a great way to kick colds and flus quickly, as well as to prevent them from occurring in the first place. If you’re ever unwell, I always recommend treatment to not only improve the function of your immune system, but to test which supplements will be most effective to speed up your recovery.

There are a number of supplements that support the immune system, including some that can be taken during pregnancy and breast feeding.

• Grass Fed Sheep Thymus — immune boosting/modulating, historically used for allergies, asthma, eczema and recurrent infections

• Camu Supreme — naturally high source of vitamin C, allergies, metal chelator, antiviral, anti-inflammatory

• Andrographis Supreme — immune support (bacterial and viral), antihistamine/supresses IL-2, hepato-protective

• Astragalus Supreme — antimicrobial, immune stimulant, anaemia, cardio-protective, chronic fatigue

• Echinacea Tincture — profound ability to support the immune system and defend against seasonal challenges

• Illicium Supreme — broad spectrum antimicrobial, gastrointestinal inflammation, neuro-protective, flu preventative

Supplements are a great way to support your child’s immune system, especially when they are exposed to so many microbes at child care and school. My top picks for children include the following:

• Elderberry Tincture — antiviral (especially colds and flus), immune booster, allergy support

• Acerola Supreme — one of the richest sources of vitamin C in the plant kingdom, anti-hyperglycaemic, antibacterial, hepato-protective, radio-protective

• Organo Immune — homeopathic remedy that supports the immune system

Testing supplements using applied kinesiology

Using muscle testing, I can determine if your body needs a particular supplement, and in what dosage. I can also determine if your body is reacting negatively to a supplement that you are already taking, and make recommendations based on my findings.

My testing and treatment is individualised to each person, even if you are living in the same household. If you have a cold or flu, are low on energy, or simply want to boost your wellbeing, supplements are a great way to support your body and assist with your healing and recovery.