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”
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Glow from the inside out smoothie
A smoothie that increases concentration levels, supports mood and nourishes skin. Because beauty is more than the bottles of make up we buy or fashion trends we chase; It is skin that reflects a well looked after body. It is a balanced and serene mood. It is sharp intellect and confidence. A warm-well-wish to myContinue reading “Glow from the inside out smoothie”
Five Things I wish I had done for my hormones sooner
Consider this article a dip into the waters of hormone optimisation and the start of a harmonising hormones series. Read on if you would like to learn more on fertility, energy, sleep, cognitive function, mood and performance through improving your hormone health. You are heart, soul, experiences, wants, needs and feelings. You are also though,Continue reading “Five Things I wish I had done for my hormones sooner”
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”
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”
Smokey Slow Cooked Beef w Smashed, Herbed Butter Beans
Say hello to an iron boosting special with more of these red meat recipes to come! Iron plays a critical role in the body as the foundational material to many hormones and other systems. How does this work? One example: Chronically low iron= lack of thyroid hormone= high cholesterol, weight gain, mood imbalances temperature disregulationContinue reading “Smokey Slow Cooked Beef w Smashed, Herbed Butter Beans”
Things you shouldn’t worry about when planning a holiday
How will I get all my work outs in? Will I even be able to find a good gym, should I try pick up some more bands? How will I stick to my macro split? How will I track my calories? How will I look when I come back? I wish I hadn’t worried soContinue reading “Things you shouldn’t worry about when planning a holiday”