What is hypothyroidism? Are you feeling tired and suffering from constipation, hair loss or do you find it hard to lose weight and often have cold hands and feet? These are just some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism or an under functioning thyroid gland. The thyroid gland makes hormones that help control your weight, heart […]
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10 tips for good health in the festive season
Despite the fun of the summer holiday period, the festive season can be a stressful time of year, and one during which we often eat more, increase our alcohol intake, exercise less, gain weight and simply feel overwhelmed and unwell. Trying to maintain healthy eating and lifestyle habits can be challenging, and resuming good practices […]
Metabolic Syndrome
What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic Syndrome is a group of disorders which increase your risk of developing type 2- diabetes and cardiovascular disease. These disorders can include hypertension, increased blood glucose levels, insulin resistance, increased abdominal fat, increased cholesterol levels, and high blood triglyceride levels. Treatment to correct these abnormalities involves dietary modifications and lifestyle […]
What You Need To Know About Leaky Gut
What is leaky gut? Leaky gut, or intestinal permeability and bacterial translocation, is a condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, causing undigested food particles, toxic waste products and bacteria to “leak” through the intestines and flood the blood stream, also impairing proper of nutrient absorption into the bloodstream. Tight junctions in […]
How To Improve Your Digestion
How to improve your digestion- some simple ways to increase stomach acid and enzymes Ingest Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Start to balance the pH in your stomach with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice right before your meals. One tablespoon of ACV or lemon juice in a small amount of warm water. Apple cider vinegar is […]
Five Tips For Good Gut Health
Five tips for good gut health: Practice good eating habits – chew food well and eat slowly; sit down to eat, eat only what you need to feel full (gently satisfied, not overfed), and try to stop eating before you feel too full. Understand what drives your eating patterns e.g. boredom, addiction or habit, to […]
