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How do I know if I am in Perimenopause?

September 23, 2024

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How do I know I am in Perimenopause Perimenopause is a natural part of a woman’s life. It’s the stage before your final period (menopause) when your body is transitioning to the end of its reproductive years. The age of onset can vary and can start anywhere between 35 years old and 45 years old. This is when women will start to notice changes in their cycles and hormonal health overall. Perimenopause can last from two to 10 years leading up to menopause when your body is transitioning to the end of its reproductive years. It can be a time that your body lets you know you need to start paying attention. It is the time when symptoms are most likely to occur, but know they are...

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How optimal Vitamin D levels can transform your health

August 5, 2024

anxiety, depression, good mood, gut dysbiosis, Gut Health, Health, hormone balance, immune support, inflammation, menopause, Motivation, Nutrition, perimenopause, Uncategorized, Vitamins, weight loss

Its that time of year when it's important to consider your vitamin D levels and ensure they are at an optimal level. Many people start to feel off balance with a low mood and susceptible to every bug circulating. Often, low vitamin D levels are the reason, something I frequently witness in my clinic Vitamin D is essential for several critical aspects of our well-being, including immune function, mood regulation, energy levels, gut health, and thyroid function. It is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”, as it is created in our skin in response to sunlight exposure. During winter, shorter days and wearing more layers mean less skin exposure to sunlight, leading to lower Vitamin D production and storage. Here are some surprising benefits of Vitamin...

Simple foods to support your mental health

October 16, 2023

anxiety, depression, good mood, gut dysbiosis, Gut Health, gut-mind connection, Health, hormone balance, immune support, inflammation, Lifestyle, Nutrition

For World Mental Health Day I think its important to remember that our diet is now a recognised modifiable factor in the prevention and treatment of mental illness. In fact the clinical guidelines for the treatment of mood disorders in Australia has described diet as an essential non negotiable factor for treatment. The dietary approach that's gained attention for its positive impact on mental health is the Mediterranean diet. Packed with nutrient-rich, brain-loving foods, this diet offers a delicious way to support your mood, cognition, and overall mental health Here are 7 easy foods that can help you get started on your journey to a happier, healthier mind. Walnuts: These brain-shaped nuts are a remarkable source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to reduced...

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Benefits of Cold and Hot Water Therapy

June 1, 2023

anxiety, cold water therapy, Gut Health, gut-mind connection, hormone balance, immune support, inflammation, Uncategorized

Are you experiencing inflammation in your body, high blood sugar or carrying excess weight ? While this is not about nutrition, this is definitely something you want to read and understand as it is another tool in your kit for supporting your health that is simple and free and could change your life. When we expose our bodies to the stress of cold or heat, It's called "hometic stress," but it's actually a good thing. This type of stress, which includes activities like taking cold showers or enjoying heat exposure, works wonders for our health. Science calls this process "hormesis," and it's like a secret superpower that helps us thrive. I'm sure you've noticed the recent craze around ice baths and cold plunges. I've delved into the...

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Foods that fight inflammation

October 19, 2022

anxiety, bloating, depression, detox, good mood, gut dysbiosis, Gut Health, gut-mind connection, Health, hormone balance, immune support, inflammation, Nutrition, weight loss

The more we learn about the role that inflammation plays in overall health, the more we see that some of the best way we can reduce chronic inflammation are simple things we do every day such as food we eat. Inflammation is an essential process for protecting our body. Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognizes anything that is foreign—such as an invading bug, plant pollen, or chemical. This often triggers a process called inflammation. Intermittent bouts of inflammation protect our health but when inflammation becomes chronic, it can cause long term health issues. Symptoms of chronic inflammation can vary, and present differently in everyone but in general, they can include weight gain, achy joints, puffiness, muscle soreness, anxiety and low mood, bloating and brain...

Vanilla protein balls

July 12, 2022

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Vanilla Protein Balls 1 cup almond meal 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp hemp seeds 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup cocoa nibs 1 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup water Place all ingredients except water into a blender and mix well until combined. Slowly add water to the mixture combines and isn't sticky. Roll mixture into balls and refrigerate...

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5 Ways Magnesium can help to balance your hormones

March 18, 2022

anxiety, bloating, coeliac, Gut Health, gut-mind connection, Health, hormone balance, Vitamins

Magnesium is my favourite and a superstar mineral & involved in over 300 enzyme responses in our body. Many of these responses impact our natural hormone balance. If you have seen me in clinic you know I love magnesium, especially for women in their 40s. During this significant time of hormonal change our bodies can really benefit from a regular dose of magnesium to support the hormonal changes and create more balance. Stress, alcohol and gut issues are the main culprits that cause magenisum depletion. But also our soils are quite depleted which makes it much harder to obtain enough from plant foods. Rich food sources of magnesium include dark chocolate dark green leafy veg such as spinach Pepitas, flaxseed, almonds, cashews & bananas If you feel like your hormones are all over...

Should I try Fasting

May 21, 2021

anxiety, bloating, depression, detox, Fitness, good mood, gut dysbiosis, Gut Health, gut-mind connection, Health, hormone balance, Nutrition

Fasting is one of the most ancient and a widespread healing traditions and has lately become popular and mainstream. There are so many benefits to fasting mainly focusing around weight loss. Other benefits that have come out of more recent research include improved insulin resistance, blood pressure, gut health, reduced inflammation and also allowing for cell recovery and tissue rejuvenation. The idea of fasting is to allow the insulin levels to go down far enough and for long enough that we start to burn our fat stores. After a week or so of trialing a fast you may start to notice a difference. Research shows that insulin sensitivity improves. That is, your cells are more sensitive to insulin immediately which means you should find your sugar levels...

How to support your health during Christmas and New Year

November 19, 2020

anxiety, bloating, depression, detox, Exercise, good mood, gut dysbiosis, Gut Health, gut-mind connection, Health, hormone balance, Lifestyle, liver cleanse, liver support, Nutrition, Uncategorized

Its 5 weeks until Christmas. Whats you plan for supporting your health through this time? Are you thinking its a write off already that will be full of indulgence that is out of your control but you will start a diet in the new year? Its such a common and easy pattern to fall into but it often leads to feelings of helplessness and constant dieting mentality. How about reframing that thought? How about thinking of what you can do and how you will look after yourself over this time. We are out of our normal routines but every time we eat and drink its an opportunity to nourish ourselves and an opportunity to choose health. Remember this. Just because its a time of celebration it doesnt have to mean a sacrifice...

Are you supporting your liver?

August 15, 2020

anxiety, bloating, depression, detox, fibre, good mood, gut dysbiosis, Gut Health, Health, hormone balance, Iron, liver cleanse, liver detox, liver support, Nutrition, Uncategorized

How are you supporting your liver? Nurturing this incredible organ is so critical when it comes to how we feel each day. The liver works pretty hard 24/7 to rid those toxins from our everyday as well as break down our sex hormones (estrogen) and cholesterol as well as other amazing things. There are no tests for a congested liver but it is easy for it to become overloaded from our diet & lifestyle and then it can’t do it’s job of detoxing our bodies effectively. Signs our liver may need some more love you struggle with PMT with crazy mood swings and cramping. This can be a sign your sex hormones are out of balance due to liver congestion you often wake up during the night and...

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