Perhaps you are exercising to help manage your weight. Or maybe you exercise for your mental health or for strength and fitness or even just for fun. Have you ever given any thought to the role of your nutrition in how you perform and how you recover? You have likely invested in the right equipment … Read more
When we think of fatigue, one of the first things we think about is iron. What does your iron status look like? Has it been tested (thoroughly)? Iron is an important mineral required for a diverse range of body processes including; energy production, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, DNA synthesis, and thyroid and immune function (to … Read more
Every day, you are constantly exposed to bacteria, viruses and bugs of all kinds. We really had this drummed into us during 2020 and, pandemics aside, you do need to take care of your immune system to avoid getting sick at the drop of a hat. I’ve written before about why this is particularly important … Read more
Tips for saving shopping time and improving your nutrition Have you ever done this? Rushed into the supermarket, not sure what you need, grabbed a few items and rushed out. I know I have! But what if this is you on a regular basis? What are the consequences of this? Over time it results in … Read more
Are you stuck in a food rut? Same thing, week in, week out? Have you lost touch with nature and the natural growing cycle of our food? If so, you are not alone. Most of us don’t have the time or the energy to actually stop and think about where our food comes from these … Read more
When it comes to your health, I’m not a big fan of hard and fast rules. They don’t always allow for individual needs and possibly just set you up to fail. BUT these guidelines are a great place to start if you want to improve your health. Even though everyone is unique, some general eating … Read more
You’ve probably seen the advertisements encouraging you to take a probiotic for good inner health. You may have even tried a probiotic supplement (perhaps with success or maybe not). And if you’ve ever looked at the number of different products available it would be no surprise if you have ended up very confused as to … Read more
Are you happy with the skin you’re in? Your skin is often one of the first things people notice about you. So how is yours? Does it glow with the vitality of inner health? It is not uncommon to see clients seeking naturopathic help for skin related issues such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, redness, … Read more
Dairy can be a confusing food group as there are many different types of dairy available. Dairy products may be derived from cow, sheep and goat milk. Dairy includes; milk, cheese, cream, icecream, butter, and fermented products like yoghurt and kefir. Then we have A1 and A2 milk, lactose free milk and cheese, as well … Read more
Do you worry about how much sugar you consume? Have you thought about it? You’ve probably worked out that the typical western diet is quite high in sugar. But is sugar really an evil substance you should be avoiding? Unsurprisingly, the answer is not a simple yes or no. Not all sugars are the same. … Read more