Macronutrients 101: Eating Right For Your Body

Good nutrition is key to our health. We need the right amount of wholesome food in the same way a car needs the right fuel to run efficiently. An easy way to ensure that you're eating the right qua...

How to Manage & Treat PCOS Symptoms Naturally

PCOS is a complex condition that requires a holistic approach to manage symptoms. In natural medicine, it is advisable to treat the cause of any condition by addressing not just the symptoms b...

Why Vitamin D is Important for Hormonal Health

While generally considered a nutrient, Vitamin D in dietary form also functions as a precursor and building block of a powerful steroid hormone in the body called calcitriol. Vitamin D is the onl...

How to Relieve Dry, Itchy Skin Naturally

Even with the best skin care regime, the skin can suffer from dehydration, poor tone, dryness and sensitivity. The condition of the skin is often a reflection of the internal environment of your bo...

Foods That Help You Sleep

Food plays a key role in sleep. Certain foods can interfere with getting a good night’s slumber and we’ve often been told to avoid them for better sleep hygiene. Caffeine is the most obvious examp...

Mindfulness: It’s Not as Hard as You Think

Millions of thoughts enter our minds on a daily basis. Too many of us wake up immediately bombarded with the day’s 'to-do' list. That’s not to mention the anxious trembles of whether or not we’ll b...

The Gut-Brain Axis: How Food Affects Mood

Each and every one of us knows from personal experience that anxiety, nervousness, and even heartache can manifest as physical pain or discomfort in the gut. Getting ‘butterflies in your stomach’ i...

How Digestion Affects Your Hormones

Digestive health is critical for hormonal balance and a new area of research into the symbiotic relationship between microorganisms and cells in the human body is emerging. Turns out that a certain...

Understanding Your Poo

It’s possible to assess your digestive health purely by understanding the signs and symptoms your faecal matter presents. The Bristol stool chart is a fantastic guide to understanding our stool and...

14 Medicinal Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar

Much has been written about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, so it isn’t much of a surprise that ACV is a common staple in every kitchen, pantry or even the medicine cabinet! Here are so...

Tips to Balance Hormones Post Pregnancy

Having a baby should be one of the most enjoyable experiences in life. However, if your hormones are out of balance (which is often the case post-partum), then it can be difficult to cope, let alon...

Are You Exposed to Obesogens?

What are obesogens? Obesogens are environmental toxins or chemicals that disrupt fat metabolism and cause weight gain and there are many reasons why we should be concerned about them. First, they’...