Why Do I Gain Weight in Menopause? We may sometimes forget that oestrogens play many important roles in our bodies other than the significant role it plays in reproduction. We also have oestrogen receptors in a variety of nonreproductive tissues too. Most notably we...
Veggies tend to be weight-loss friendly, because most are low in calories, they are full of fibre which helps us feel fuller for longer and reduce snacking (although they do make great snacks too) and they have a high-water content, so they help with our hydration! Do...
Why is Bone Health Important? Bones provide us with support and allow us to move our bodies. They form a protective layer around important organs like our brain, heart, and other organs. Our bones are also a store of minerals, such as calcium and phosphorous, which...
Do You Need a Health Reset (Detox)? Detoxification is a natural metabolic process your body undertakes every day to help eliminate the environmental, dietary and internally created toxins we are all exposed to. This process changes toxins into less harmful substances,...
Pillars of a Healthy Gut The gut is a complex system, influenced by many factors that either enhance gastro-intestinal (GI) health or impinge on digestive function. Disruptions to any of these components can create imbalances that can compromise gut function and lead...
What is Stress Really? Stress acts to motivate and sharpen our focus in situations where immediate action is required. It shunts blood to the important organs like the heart and brain and also releases blood sugar to power the big muscles in the legs, so we can either...
