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...
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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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Soul Food: 12 simple ways to release the stress and welcome the calm
Stress has become a constant companion for many; a pervasive element that often feels inescapable. However, there are simple, delightful ways to release this stress and invite serenity into our...
Mindfulness can fit into a busy schedule. Here’s how.
Amidst the daily juggle of tasks and responsibilities, the concept of mindfulness might seem a luxury, something reserved for those with the leisure to sit in prolonged meditation. However, the...
5 foods that help to reduce inflammation
Inflammation is a word that gets a lot of airtime these days – and for good reason. While you might think of inflammation as the swelling that happens when you...
4 simple skincare swaps to reduce your chemical load
What we put on our skin matters. Our skin isn’t just a protective barrier; it’s a dynamic, living organ that absorbs much of what we apply to it. This means...
Do you suffer from gifting overwhelm? Here’s how to overcome it.
The season of giving is upon us, and with it comes the joy, excitement – and let’s face it – the (perceived) often overwhelming pressure of finding the perfect gift....
5 tips for prioritising your nourishment when eating out
Dining out is one of life’s great pleasures. Whether it’s a cosy café brunch, a business lunch, or a celebratory dinner, eating out is often about more than just the...
The simple hack to boost your nourishment through the festive season
As the festive season rolls around, with its whirlwind of parties and celebrations, it’s easy to get swept up in the culinary indulgence, often sidelining our nutritional wellbeing. Yet there’s...
The Opioid Effect: How food fragments in the bloodstream can influence cravings
Imagine your food is made up of a string of circles, like pearls on a string. Part of the role of digestion is to pull the pearls off the string,...
How to get enough calcium when you don’t eat dairy
Most people are aware of the importance of calcium to bone health and that dairy products are a dietary source of this mineral. Yet, what about those who do not...
How do I know if I have osteopenia?
Unfortunately, it’s not something that is commonly tested for unless there are certain risk factors or clinical signs present that suggest investigations are warranted. Part of the challenge with this...
How to have the right amount of cholesterol
When it comes to cholesterol, the Goldilocks principle applies: we want to have the right amount. So, if cholesterol and other fats in the blood (in particular, triglycerides) start to...
Understanding TSH, a key thyroid hormone
Understanding TSH When the thyroid gland isn’t working optimally, it affects your whole body—from your bowels to your brain (think brain fog), to your body temperature, energy levels and body...
When you don't feel right but your blood tests come back normal
Blood tests play a crucial role in assessing our health and the “normal” ranges serve as guideposts to signal when something might be amiss. Yet, when do we have blood...
The difference between nutrient deficiencies and insufficiencies
We often hear about nutrient deficiencies – a severe shortage of a specific nutrient. Yet, what about insufficiencies? While the subtler shortfall may not present as obvious symptoms, insufficiencies can...
How the body gets the message it’s safe (and why it’s important it does)
Feeling safe—physically and emotionally—is vital to our health. If we don’t feel safe, knowingly or unknowingly, it can result in the stress response being switched on more often than it...