The liver is located in the upper-right area of the abdomen and it performs an astonishingly large number of tasks that impact all body systems (more than 500 known functions). Our liver really is a hero for our health and we should do what we can to protect it, to maintain optimal function .It plays […]
What happens if your body is too acidic?
How can your body become too acidic? When someone eats a lot of sugar and foods containing sugar eg processed foods (packaged cereals, biscuits, cakes, desserts, chocolate, lollies, muslie bars, commercially prepared fruit juices, soft drinks, energy and sports drinks) or has consumed too much alcohol (which again has a lot of sugar) and coffee […]
It all starts with energy ……..
Are you feeling tired all the time? Lacking motivation and feeling stressed over the slightest thing in life? Read on, because dialling up your energy and boosting your enthusiasm for life may be easier than you think. Without “physical” energy it’s hard to do the day-to-day things that we need to do just get through […]
Menopause Belly
Menopause can be a challenging time for women. Often women find they are eating the same foods they have always eaten however now they are gaining weight. The hormonal fluctuations during menopause can affect your metabolism, which then leads to weight gain. Other symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats are an indicator that […]
Anxiety – A natural approach to help alleviate and manage it
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined as a person who feels anxious on most days, worrying about a variety of things, extending for periods of six months or more. The ‘emotional’ area of the brain activates a stress response system and is responsible for the feelings of fear, aggression or defensive behaviour. When the hormones […]
Could it be Your Thyroid ?
The Thyroid Gland – The little powerhouse that can affect so many of your day-to-day functions, is totally underestimated. All too often I see people with the debilitating symptoms of fatigue – no matter how much sleep they’re getting, “waking up tired”. They struggle to get out of bed and through the day. Trying to […]
Detox Salad with Tahini Dressing
Ingredients • ¼ cup red cabbage • 1 cup cooked organic chickpeas • 1 cup organic baby spinach • 1 cup mixed lettuce • 1 cup of alfalfa sprouts • ½ red capsicum • ½ Lebanese cucumber • 1 bunch of brocollini • ½ cup of cooked quinoa • ½ cup grated carrot • ¼ […]
Make 2019 Your Year of Health
Remember in the beginning of the year, you made the decision and commitment to yourself to make this year about your health and fitness. Perhaps even more – work/life balance!And now the year is well and truly underway, and I bet the little old habits are sneaking back into your lifestyle. Its Time: Time to […]
Is it hot in here or is it just me?
If you find yourself asking this question a lot…. This could be the first sign that you are heading into peri-menopause or menopause. HOT FLUSHES are a common part of the journey for many women into MENOPAUSE. But it doesn’t need to be the case. We are led to believe that as women go into […]
Is Stress Literally Making You Sick?
Don’t let stress and fatigue take control and ruin your health. People who are continually sick with infections are likely experiencing long-term stress. Stress affects the whole body and the immune system is particularly affected by chronic low-grade stress. In fact, stress-related problems are the root cause of 75-90 percent of visits to health practitioners. […]