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Teen girls, tired all the time? It could be iron.

Fatigue, brain fog, anxious feelings, heavy periods, pale skin, hair loss. For too many teenage girls, these symptoms are chalked up to hormones, stress or just “growing up”. But a new Swedish stud...

How do we end up iron deficient? 

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “How did I end up with low iron?”, you’re not alone. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, and yet it often flies under th...

Iron and your thyroid: the overlooked connection that could be affecting your energy

If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy or flat – even though your thyroid test results came back “normal” – there may be another piece of the puzzle worth exploring: your iron levels. Iron and thyroid...

A checklist of signs and symptoms of iron deficiency in children

As a parent or caregiver, it can be hard to know whether your child’s tiredness, picky eating or irritability is just part of growing up – or a sign of something more. One of the most commonly over...

How much iron do you really need? A guide for every life stage

If you’ve ever taken an iron supplement and still felt tired… Or been told your levels are “fine” but you don’t feel fine – It might come down to one simple thing: The form of iron you’re consuming...

What kind of rest do you really need?

You’ve had a decent sleep. Maybe even a quiet weekend. And yet… you’re still tired. Not just physically – but emotionally, mentally, even creatively. Sound familiar?  We tend to think of “rest” as ...

Reset your body clock: how to sleep better, feel better, and finally wake up refreshed

If you’ve ever wondered why you can feel exhausted but still wide awake at night – or why waking up can feel like dragging yourself through wet cement – your circadian rhythm might be out of sync. ...

How to tell if nutrient insufficiencies are holding you back.

Nutrient insufficiencies are more common than most people realise – even if you're eating what feels like a nourishing diet. Modern life, depleted soils and busy routines make it harder than ever t...

Dr Libby's guide to restoring your skin from the inside out

Meet Sophie. At 38, she felt like her skin had turned against her – hormonal breakouts, redness that wouldn’t settle and a dullness no expensive cream could fix. She asked, “It’s like my skin think...

What makes Bio Blends different?

In New Zealand, nearly half of all adults consume two or fewer servings of vegetables daily and in Australia, less than 10% of adults eat the recommended five or more serves of vegetables each day....