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 […]
Tag: naturopathy
The follow through formula: a 5-step plan to finally reaching your goals
You know how it goes. You started the year strong with good intentions, bright new year’s resolutions and a plan for your health, self-development and positive thinking. Pretty soon you are running into all kind of bumps in the road and screaming ‘I haven’t got any time’ cuts you down to barely making a gym […]
The Skinny On Avoiding Weight Over Christmas (Bonus Recipes!)
As November winds to an end and December begins with its Christmas Parties, celebrations and invitations its often the time that my clients begin asking me how they can avoid putting on weight over Christmas. So this year I’ve decided to share my six top tips on how to stay slim through Christmas and New […]
How to Protect Your Liver This Holiday
Navigating your way through the next few weeks without having to feel the slump or seeing your skin deteriorate all comes down to how you protect your liver. Here is how to make up for the silly season’s inevitable damage: Eat these foods Grapefruit Grapefruit is rich with antioxidants, vitamin C, folate and potassium, which […]
Sugar: is it ok to eat?
Natural vs. refined sugars Sugar: is it bad or is it not? What about refined sugar verses unrefined sugar? Or natural sweeteners? Liquid verses granulated? Fructose our glucose or sucrose? There are so many variations, no wonder people are so confused! Food (and indeed, sugar) are part of our lifestyle. Celebratory foods such as birthday […]
The truth about artificial sweeteners and ‘diet’ drinks
Are artificial sweeteners good or bad for you? It’s a common misconception that ‘diet’ soft drinks are healthier than their non-diet counterparts – such as Coke and Diet Coke – but the truth is they can they even more destructive to your health. A study released in April 2017 examined whether sugar or artificially sweetened beverage consumption […]
How to reduce your risk of developing diabetes
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism. How we process carbohydrates, lipids and protein is inextricably linked to our blood glucose control, manufacture and energy production. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy. For glucose entry into cells, we require insulin. Diabetes can […]
Indoor Plants For Air Pollution
Indoor air quality has become a major concern in recent years as more research has surfaced revealing its potential to cause harm to our bodies. Toxic chemicals are released into the air of our homes daily when we cook and clean. Smoking and furnishings and even putting on a coat of nail polish are all […]
When night light is not such a bright idea
Light, when managed well, is effective in boosting performance, increasing energy and supporting healthy sleep patterns. However just as much as our body needs light to activate our ‘get-up-and-go’ cellular functions, we need to balance this out with darkness to stimulate our rest, digest and healing processes at night. The regulation of our sleeping patterns […]
Your guide to better sleep
Do you sleep well? If you don’t, you are not alone. Sleep problems are common and may have a negative impact on overall health. So if you aren’t getting the recommended 7-9 hours per night, you may be undoing the good results achieved through eating well or exercising. The importance of sleep is always addressed […]
How to survive menopause – a nutritional perspective
Menopause is literally a challenging life changer. While you are going through hormonal changes your life, your body and your emotions are drastically affected. It can be overwhelming and confusing. Menopause takes more than just sitting it out while feeling terrible about it. It means adjusting your life towards these changes. Easier said than done! […]
Managing PCOS naturally
Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is becoming more and more common with 1 in 7 women of reproductive age diagnosed with the condition. It can be a scary diagnosis with the increased risk of infertility, increased susceptibility for weight gain, increased risk of anxiety and depression as well as a higher risk of developing diabetes. […]
7 ways to happier hormones
Your hormones are responsible for how you think, feel and look. A woman with balanced hormones is sharp and upbeat, has a good memory, feels energetic (without caffeine), falls asleep quickly and wakes feeling refreshed. Your period is not just your period, it’s an indication of your underlying health. When you’re healthy, your menstrual cycle […]
Fasting for women’s health – what is it, and how to do it
Fasting has become a very hot topic of late, and it’s something I get asked about all the time! I find there is a huge appeal because unlike many diets that tell you what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when to eat by incorporating short-term fasts into your routine. Many well-known fitness and wellness role models are using fasting in […]
Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry (Serves 4) – Nutritious /Gluten Free
Ingredients 2 tablespoon coconut oil 3 Chicken breast fillets trimmed and cut into strips 1 brown onion sliced or chopped 1 red capsicum deseeded sliced into thin strips 2 carrots sliced thinly 1/2 cup green beans sliced 250 mushrooms (button or caps) sliced 1 cup chopped broccoli 2cm piece of ginger peeled and grated or […]
