You are reading part 8 of the Harmonising Hormones series Some of you (1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men) either have experienced or will experience beyond normal levels of anxiety. This can be defined as anxiety that persists to the point that it affects your daily life and life quality. Anxiety isContinue reading “Overcoming Anxiety”
Category Archives: Mindset
Specifics of What Drives Sleep Problems
You are reading part four of the harmonising hormones series with a focus on sleep and hormones involved in sleep. Everyone is different and sleep issues can be the result of how your unique environment is interacting with your genes. Take heart! There are some brilliant actions you can take to self-love yourself to goodContinue reading “Specifics of What Drives Sleep Problems”
Dark Chocolate Mousse Breakfast Bowl
These textures were mind blowing. I didn’t know what my life was until I had experienced this level of cloudesque mousse, three different kinds of gooey coming from the peanut butter, berries and banana and the satisfying crunch and chew of the granola. No, there’s no sugar, yes it absolutely appropriate for both breakfast orContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Mousse Breakfast Bowl”
Wrapping up the Winter Wellness Series
A final note to wrap up this series which I so enjoyed researching and putting together for you! Grey skies, colder climes and drizzly days may not sound so enticing. In fact, this is the season where depression rates are highest. Winter-pattern depression or SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is quite the phenomenon and one toContinue reading “Wrapping up the Winter Wellness Series”
The Importance of Getting Outdoors
The colder, the windier, the rainier, the greyer, the harder it gets to get outside. Yes! However, time outdoors does not become less important to our circadian rhythm, cognitive function, mood or well being during the winter. It remains a crucial, and even more so at this time of year, element. You are reading PartContinue reading “The Importance of Getting Outdoors”
The Connection Between your Gut Health, Stress and Immune System
Part 2 of the Winter Wellness Series for optimal physical and mental health! 70% of your immune system operates from your gut! In order to maximise your immune systems response to threats it is critical that your gut is well fortified by a thriving colony of good bacteria. This means feeding the beneficial gut flora,Continue reading “The Connection Between your Gut Health, Stress and Immune System”
5 Easy Ways to Create a Calorie Deficit
If you’re concerned your weight has gotten a little away from you and your missing the energy and jeans size of days gone past then these tips may help! Little life style choices can go a long way in helping you manage your portions and food choices. The following five tips are small changes andContinue reading “5 Easy Ways to Create a Calorie Deficit”
Nutrition for ADHD
How Can Nutrition affect the Neurodivergent (ADHD) Brain? The ADHD brain lacks dopamine and serotonin as well as having irregular epinephrine (adrenalin) and melatonin. Dopamine and epinephrine are neurotransmitters that effect levels of drive, motivation and focus. Serotonin contributes to feelings of wellbeing, peace and calm. Melatonin helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles. As you readContinue reading “Nutrition for ADHD”
How Your Cycle Affects Your Mood
Plus! Excellent ways to support your body through nutrition, exercise and self care Navigating the ups and downs of you cycle can be a little overwhelming at times! We all love those days we wake up feeling energised, intimate with our partner, productive and like our sense of humour is well in tact. However, thereContinue reading “How Your Cycle Affects Your Mood”
Strategies When You Don’t Want to Count Calories
No one likes feeling out of control with their food choices or out of touch with what their body really needs. Having a good idea of your energy needs and the ability to self-regulate your own appetite is an incredibly helpful tool for achieving a healthy weight and body composition. We’ve all heard the caloriesContinue reading “Strategies When You Don’t Want to Count Calories”
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