What is it?Often referred to as our ‘STRESS HORMONE’ It is a steroid hormone released from the adrenal glands when it receives the message to do so form your pituitary gland. Why we need it?Cortisol has many important functions acting on many different parts of the body. It helps your body to: Respond to …
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What are FODMAPs and Can avoiding them help reduce IBS Symptoms?
If you have suffered IBS symptoms and tried everything it may be time to consider a low FODMAPS diet. This has been proven to be an effective way to reduce gut symptoms in IBS by 70/80%!! WHAT DOES FODMAPs MEAN FODMAPs F – Fermentable – Fermentable covers foods that can be fermented and used as …
Intuitive Eating
What is it?IE is a non-diet approach that helps individuals heal from chronic dieting. It encourages you to ditch food rules, respect your body and enjoy food again. How can it help me?Can help you to reconnect with your internal cues, listen to your body and focus on health instead of weight. How to – …
What is Plant Forward Eating?
Plant Forward Eating is where Emphasis is placed on getting more of your energy from plant foods and minimising processed refined foods and animal products. Is Plant based always healthier? Reasons eat plant based. Boost your immune system. Reduce inflammation. Maintain a healthy weight. Increases fibre. Lower your cancer risk. Plants have essential nutrients that …
MIND YOUR MIND: How is Sleep-tember going for you?
September, in general, is notoriously busy and a time for new routines and a change in temperatures, which can all throw our sleep cycle into despair. According to the experts, humans spend about one-third of their lives either sleeping or attempting to do so*, so it’s important to provide the body with all the right …
Artificial Sweetener: Good or Bad?
Diet coke anyone? As of resent there is much debate over the use of artificial sweetener in our favourite low-calorie drinks. It has helped many a dieter achieves their weight loss goal. But is the weight loss worth the risk to our health? The WHO (World Health Organisation) say maybe, no?? Artificial sweeteners are often …
Protein! Importance and some surprising sources
If you’re looking to level up your nutrition, you probably looked to protein to help you reach your goals. Why so important? Protein is the stuff of life. From your hair on the outside to your muscles within protein is the glue that holds each cell in your body together and makes up many major hormones, …
The Health Benefits of Journaling to our Mental health and more….
‘Journaling is mindfulness in motion’ – Lisann Valentin Journaling is incredibly beneficial both mentally and physically. It enables you to process events which lead to a healthy and more holistic view of yourself. Just jotting down your thoughts a few minutes a day can help reduce stress, boost your wellbeing, and help you better understand situations …
7 Top Tips for A Healthy 2023
New year’s resolutions anyone? Plan to get healthier? Are you Seeing gym membership everywhere, detox and diet plans as the answer to a happier healthier you.? Don’t set yourself up for failure by trying to do it all overnight Incorporate small changes each week throughout the month and celebrate the small wins each week. Life …
7 signs your body is running on stress hormones!
Beware high levels of Cortisol, the ’Stress Hormone’ Often called the stress hormone cortisol causes an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure. It’s your natural ‘fight or flight’ response that has kept us humans alive for thousands of years. It does this by curbing functions within our body that would be nonessential or …