“I used to be able to lose weight so easily.” It’s something I hear time and time again from women in their 40s and 50s, says Nutritionist Fabiana Matos. They’re often eating less than they used to, trying the same diets that worked years ago,...
“Once things calm down, I’ll get back on track.” It’s something so many women quietly tell themselves. But life rarely slows down for long, does it? Work gets busy Family needs you. Your routine changes. You miss a few meals, sleep badly for a couple...
How best to protect yourself, build a strong immune system and what you can do at home to manage the symptoms of the Corona Virus.
Written by Lloyd GeeMay 10th is World Lupus Day and is promoted to raise awareness of the disease and improve our understanding of its impact.Lupus is an autoimmune disease and if left untreated, severe cases of Lupus can cause permanent organ...
If you regularly experience digestive symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea or pain, it is often labelled as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).This diagnosis can be frustrating, as it only confirms what you already know; you have a...
Pregnancy is a special time for parents planning ahead for the new life and family to come. And the moment we meet that little person, we realise we would do pretty much anything to protect them and give them the best start to life possible. But did you know...
Herbal medicine: The use of plants as medicines Human beings evolved to benefit from a largely plant-based diet, rich in compounds and nutrients (phytochemicals) naturally present in fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables and other plant...
Our relationship with food is influenced by a number of factors. How we feel each day often has the greatest impact on our food choices and vice versa.When we chat with clients about energy levels, many experience the ‘afternoon slump’. That 3-4...
I often eat due to habit as opposed to hunger. I’m healthy most of the time, but every few months my energy levels take a dive, like an elephant is sat upon me.I have been watching a lot of documentaries such as Food Matters and Hungry for Change. I was...
It is such a treat to enjoy time off of work with family and friends, but wouldn’t you like to feel great after Christmas rather than having that heavy, sluggish feeling?
Smoking affects your body in many ways. Here we are going to look at the effect on dopamine, which is known as the ‘motivation molecule’.When nicotine enters your body it stimulates a high dopamine release, which gives you that ‘feel...
I am on a journey of improving my relationship with food. In the past I’ve tended to be an emotional eater. Whenever I was upset I wanted to be really full. I have tried to curb my enthusiasm for all things sweet but the “mmm” factor can be...