What is a leaky gut?
A concept within digestive health that is not only fascinating but has wide-ranging effects on how we feel and function—including gut transit time (how quickly food moves through the digestive...
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What is stress actually costing you?
Think back to the last time you felt truly relaxed. Can you remember how it felt? Now, contrast that with a moment of high stress – your heart racing, mind...
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The link between stress and poor digestion
When it comes to poor digestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or simply a bloated tummy, stress can be a major contributing factor. Your body always has your best interests at...
Why does flying make you bloated?
It’s common to experience changes in your digestion and gut symptoms during and after a long flight, particularly so for those who experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But have you...
Is FODMAP the only way to manage IBS symptoms?
Given how common irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is – around one in five women in Australia and New Zealand experience IBS symptoms – and the impact that it can have...
Is coconut good for you?
Depending on who you talk to or what you read, coconut products (such as coconut oil) may be touted as a health-promoting superfood or a serious threat to your health....
Back to work lunch hacks
For many, lunch is one of the more challenging meals of the day when it comes to nourishment. Without forward planning or preparation, you may find yourself falling back on...
Cortisol and body fat
In my years of working with women, many have shared that even if they eat like a bird and exercise like crazy—they still gain body fat. And according to the...
Are you experiencing thyroid troubles?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in your throat area. It makes hormones that play an enormous role in your metabolic rate as well as temperature regulation.Too often,...
Are you whispering your boundaries?
How often do you catch yourself saying ‘yes’ when you really want to say ‘no’? In a recent blog, I wrote about how self-care won’t always feel comfortable.How sometimes, in...
If stress is an ongoing issue for you, read this
Stress is something that most people experience to varying degrees. It’s part of being human and it’s also part of what keeps us safe.
Self-care won’t always feel good
As the holiday season begins to appear on the horizon, the pace of life can pick up and many people get caught in a conundrum between being able to see...
When your eyebrows fall out
Do you feel like no matter how hard you try to do the “right” thing, your body seems to have a mind of its own? Presenting you with all sorts...
Ageing and weight gain: is it inevitable?
Too many people are led to believe that ageing and weight gain go hand in hand. The thing is, if this was the case, everyone would put on weight as they aged...
Inspiring a new generation of young girls
Attend any school event where there are children aged six, and you see many little girls who could rule the world. Their posture is upright, their eyes are bright and...
Are you ensnared in the culture of comparison?
In our modern digital world, between advertising and social media, we are exposed to an enormous amount of images on a daily basis. On social media alone our friends post...
Are you estrogen dominant?
Of the tens of thousands of women I’ve met, one of the more common hormonal patterns I see is estrogen dominance. This is where estrogen levels are too high in...