Vitamins

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...

This National Eye Health Week, from the 19th to the 25th of September, let’s take the plunge to spread awareness about eye health. Did you know? In the UK, 2 million people are living with sight loss, around 6 million people suffer from eye conditions and every day, 250 people lose their eyesight. National Eye Health Week aims to promote...

The most common concern about a vegan diet is whether it provides your body with the required vitamins and minerals it needs. There have been many claims that a whole-food, plant-based diet easily meets all the daily nutrient requirements. Some even encourage vegans to avoid all vitamins and minerals tablets. Despite being well intended, this advice must not be taken...

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...

Healthy joints can help you stay mobile, active and flexible as you age. Although, this does not happen overnight. There are some things you can do to support your joints throughout your life. The most beneficial, however, is joint health supplements. TGVC offers a wide range of joint care supplements that may help you combat all kinds of joint and...

Microbiomes are a collection of microbes that naturally live on our bodies and inside us. Even though microbes cannot be seen through the naked eye, they contribute in a huge way to human health and wellness. They may protect our body against pathogens, help strengthen our immune system and also benefit our digestive tract. When we get an infection, there...

Yes, friends play a major role in our lives. Some may even say that their good friends are the most important people in their lives. A person you can laugh, cry and share everything with is precious, but did you know that there are health benefits of friendship as well? Humans are social beings and it is very important for...

Just like we ignore our car servicing dates until the “check engine” light starts blinking, we often ignore our health ‘till we start facing some problems. It is usually the case with the joints. If your joints are functioning well you may not be worried about them- yet taking command of your joint health is significant for keeping them strong...