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The interaction between our brain and the foods we eat is really quite fascinating. It might seem, on the surface, that our brain function is completely separate and removed from dietary intake, but as you will soon see, the interplay between our mental and physical health and their reliance on good quality nutrition is linked …
Continue reading "Eating for Emotional Balance: Brain-Loving Nutrients."
Perimenopause is an interesting phase of the lifespan - I recently heard it referred to as "puberty, in reverse". Pretty accurate, really. Apart from the physical symptoms (which include fatigue, brain fog, abdominal weight gain and sleep disruptions), the emotional symptoms can be remarkably similar to puberty. Mood fluctuations, irregular and/or heavier periods and emotional …
Continue reading "Perimenopause Explained: Nutrition for Wellness"
Genetic testing can provide extremely useful information to help you create the healthiest version of your current and future self. It can be used to both optimise health and understand the risk of disease.
It's common to encounter a large number of individuals displaying symptoms of stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression at this time of year, particularly those who identify as highly sensitive people (or HSP's).
Herbal medicine and nutritional supplements have the benefit of working in harmony with the body's own natural biochemistry and have virtually no side effects. So which of these are best, and how do you know what's right for you?
Gone are the days where depression and anxiety where thought to be purely the result of a biochemical imbalance. Over the last decade, it's become clear that there are multiple factors influencing the pathology behind mood disorders: Environment, diet, genetics, lifestyle and social factors are all at play, influencing not only mental wellbeing, but whole-body …
If you’re feeling confused about what to eat while breastfeeding, you’re not alone. There is plenty of information regarding which nutrients are required during lactation, but not a lot on where and how to get them.
Winter is an assault on the immune system, but fortunately there are plenty of ways to naturally support your immunity and keep you well!
Negative relationships and associations about food are responsible for a substantial amount of disease burden in Australia (including obesity and eating disorders) and are fueled by confusing messaging and misinformation that comes from a variety of sources.
Many people suffering from mood disorders also suffer from gut disturbances. Digestive processes can be altered by stress and emotional states, causing symptoms such as bloating, pain, cramping, constipation, diarrhoea and nausea.