Part 2 – Adrenal Fatigue Signs and Symptoms, and What To Do Next
This is part 2 of a series of 3 blog posts to help you learn about the adrenal glands, identify and combat adrenal fatigue. Signs and Symptoms Finding it hard to get up in the morning Feeling fatigued even after a good’s night’s sleep Not really waking up until around 10am Lethargy during the day […]
PART 1 – The Importance Of Your Adrenal Glands
This is part 1 of a series of 3 blog posts to help you learn about the adrenal glands, identify and combat adrenal fatigue. The Adrenal Glands The adrenal glands, situated just above your kidneys, allow your body to cope with all kinds of stress, and their proper functioning affects your resilience, energy, endurance and […]
Healthy Thyroid Equals Healthy Mind and Body
Our thyroid could be thought of as the headquarters of our body, as every major metabolic function of the body is regulated through this organ. The thyroid is butterfly shaped and situated in the base of your neck. The thyroid gland releases hormones in your body that are responsible for regulating vital functions such as: […]
The Undervalued Nutrient: Magnesium
Ever had trouble sleeping or feeling weak? Do you have regular muscle pain or cramps or have you ever had to deal with depression, anxiety, headaches, constipation or high blood pressure? These and other health issues could indicate you’re needing more of the wonderful nutrient magnesium.It is estimated that no less than 60% of […]
Chocolate Lovers Smoothie
Not only is this smoothie insanely delicious, it will also boost your mood making you feeling amazing! It’s loaded with superfood goodness and tastes insanely delicious! It contains healthy fats from the chia seeds and avocado, a kick of protein and carbohydrates from the banana, all to keep your energy and blood sugar levels […]
How to Overcome Adrenal Fatigue
The term adrenal fatigue is thrown around a lot these days. With so many stressors in our daily lives, as well as additional stress from the things we add on top which are supposed to be pleasurable, it’s no wonder we’re in stuck in a bit of a rut when it comes to achieving healthy […]
Winter Wellness: Our Top 5 Tips
With long sunny summer days well over, it’s time to get cosy and start embracing the cooler months, while putting steps in place now to boost your immune system. This will help improve your overall health and wellness during the chilly months. Our immune system is a complicated and intricate system – it is responsible […]
Vitamin D: Are You Getting Enough?
By Natalie Brady, Holistic Nutritionist This vital nutrient is one many people don’t really think of, yet populations around the world are suffering from vitamin D deficiency. It’s crucially required to assist in the maintenance of a healthy heart muscle, bone mineralisation, skin conditions, mood/cognitive function, immune function, inflammatory response, enhance calcium absorption and more. […]
Why You Should Kick Start Your Stomach Acid?
By Natalie Brady, Holistic Nutritionist Your stomach acid, Hydrochloric Acid (HCL), is a very powerful digestive agent, and much more important than you realise. Some important functions of HCL include: Protein digestion, this being in your stomach. Your stomach produces pepsin to break down protein into essential amino acids which is needed for optimal health. Preventing disease […]
Motivation Power: What’s Your Intention?
In the last blog, we looked at ‘Valuing the 3 C’s – Change, Commitment and Consistency. Now, there’s another ‘C’ that connects all these values and has a huge influence on how things turn out for us. It’s the ‘C’ of Communication. While the word ‘communication’ is thrown around quite liberally in our everyday life […]