How sugar can silently impact your metabolic health
Many people link the term ‘metabolic health’ to their weight, yet this is only a small part of it. Your metabolic health impacts how your body regulates the levels of...
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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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Why we get so hooked on sugar
We might know the potential health consequences of excessive sugar consumption—from frustrating digestive system symptoms, hormone imbalances, fat stored in the liver that disrupts all sorts of processes, high cholesterol,...
When your life doesn’t look the way you pictured it
As humans, we have an overarching desire or expectation—consciously or unconsciously—about how our life is supposed to be. For some this is age-related. They might think: ‘By the time I’m...
Where are you getting your nutritional advice?
In a world where anyone can broadcast their advice, distinguishing between helpful guidance and misleading fads can be challenging. While not to diminish the value of shared personal experiences in...
The lesser known factors that contribute to weight gain
When it comes to managing our weight, we often find ourselves circling back to the familiar touchstones of diet and exercise. Yet, beyond these more common paths are a host...
The hidden battle: understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Jenny Brooks, Senior Practitioner at The Dr Libby Clinic. In modern life, where the pace rarely slows, the term “exhaustion” has been casually woven into our daily lexicon. Yet,...
The undeniable link between thyroid hormones, energy & metabolic rate
When it comes to the thyroid gland, most people’s understanding is often limited to its influence on weight – an oversimplification of its critical role in our wellbeing. This small,...
Rethink that drink: the true impact of alcohol on hormonal health
Have you ever considered whether your alcohol intake may be interfering with your sex hormone balance?
Debunking common nutrition myths
In the realm of food and nutrition, separating fact from fiction can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze. Let’s clear the air around some of the most persistent nutrition...
How to reduce free radical damage
Humans stay alive through a process called respiration, meaning that we breathe in oxygen, and we exhale carbon dioxide. If you could see oxygen in space, it is two Os...
7 Sustenance tips for great sleep
As the day winds down, the choices we make at the dinner table can significantly influence the quality of our sleep. Understanding how our evening meals interact with our body’s...
Cows and carbon
Recently, an article was published that caught my eye. The title read: “Organic meat production just as bad for climate, study finds”. The analysis estimated the greenhouse gas emissions resulting...
The importance of zinc for men’s health
Sometimes it’s the smallest of things that makes the biggest difference and this couldn’t be more accurate when describing the mineral zinc. This tiny substance is a vital cog in...
Navigating the aisles: a guide to deciphering food labels
Venturing into a supermarket is more than a shopping trip; it’s an encounter with a carefully engineered battlefield of marketing tactics. From the strategic placement of products to the colour...
Nutritional investigations for fatigue
Fatigue—you know the feeling. You drag yourself out of bed despite getting enough hours of sleep, and find yourself relying on caffeine to get you through the day. No matter...
What are mitochondria and why on earth would you care?
Our bodies are made up of somewhere between 30 to 50 trillion cells—isn’t that incredible? When you think of health, you may not be thinking about cells, yet we are...