Women's Health

Winter is when illness, injury and festivities can get in the way of being healthy. But, not to worry, TGVC is here to ensure that nothing holds you back. Our superpower is good health, and to supercharge your defences, we have a checklist to keep your health in tip-top condition this winter. Without further ado, let’s get right into some...

Let’s begin this read with a word from former Prime Minister - Theresa May MP. Theresa May MP -  “I recognise the important  issues this event seeks to highlight including men’s health, male suicide rates and the underperformance of boys in schools, these are serious issues that must be addressed in a considered way.” International Men’s Day is marked on...

Curcumin also called diferuloylmethane, is the main natural polyphenol found in the rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric). Curcuma longa has been traditionally used in Asian countries as a medical herb due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic and antimicrobial properties.  Curcumin, a polyphenol, has been shown to target multiple signalling molecules while also demonstrating activity at the cellular level, which has...

What’s your approach to taking supplements and vitamins? Is it carefully analysed and calculated, or is it taking as many as possible and hoping for the best? It is advisable to take a balanced approach toward vitamins and supplements as we prepare for autumn. We should be getting most of our nutrients from our diet, but sometimes that is not...

Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day, celebrated on 29th September, is aimed at spreading awareness amongst people around the globe to take charge of heart health. Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the foremost cause of death worldwide, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year, and can affect people of all ages? Our hearts beat...

Elderberry is a dark purple fruit from the elderberry shrub. These berries grow on about 99 metres tall trees and have many small white flowers known as Elder Flowers, which further leads us to small blue/purple blackberries known as Elderberry. It is a rich source of antioxidants known as anthocyanins. Some claims about elderberry's benefits include  Treating the common cold...

Gut health is essential. There are around 40 trillion bacteria in our body, most of which are found in our gut. Collectively known as the gut microbiome, they are incredibly important for your overall health. Our gut health is linked to many chronic diseases, so keeping your gut healthy is one way to prevent illnesses in the long run.  To...

Did you know that July is a Good Care month? Good care is always expected in our society, regardless of the age you are while requiring care. Caring is something that influences everybody and is at the core of all that we do. Recognition is so significant, as being caring is quite possibly one of the most important things any...

Mental health often involves emotional distress, but it does come with physical symptoms like - fatigue, aches, pains, and digestive problems.  If you're experiencing mental health symptoms and you've also noticed some hair loss, you know that they are related. There might not be a direct connection between mental health and hair loss, but it indirectly plays a role in...

The human body is complex and can do some cryptic things. The internal organs work together with various systems to clean, repair, and maintain, including the urinary system, which comprises the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and renal pelvis.  Nutrients of your body are extracted and converted into energy as your body digests food. A waste product is created during this...