Depression

Cod liver oil consumption was at its peak in the late 1950s and 60s, simultaneously torturing yet improving the health of children and their families all over the world. In the decades that followed, various other natural remedies came in and out of the limelight – with some developing a near cult following.

However, as time passed and science accumulated (or failed to accumulate), it became clear that these natural remedies weren’t really the ‘cure-all’ they were sometimes promoted to be. In recent years, another natural medicine has forged ahead as the latest trendy cure-all, taking the population by storm; yet this one has the scientific backing to boot.

Think back to the last time you injured yourself. Perhaps you fell over and hurt your knee, or sprained your ankle playing sport. Along with the pain, you can probably recall how swollen, red and hot the area became. These changes were a sign of your body’s protective inflammatory response springing into action.

Does this sound familiar – you’ve just found an awesome event while scrolling through Facebook, texting your friends, sharing your day on Instagram, checking your emails and binge watching your favourite new TV show? We can’t refute it, digital technology and social media have firmly cemented their places in each of our modern lives.

Which nutrient helps alleviate the pain of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis,[¹] supports brain and skin health and also reduces the risk of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease?[²] Not sure? Here’s a hint: it’s found in seafood and is particularly abundant in fish. If you answered omega-3, you are correct! This essential nutrient provides a