Cortisol, which you may think of as adrenalin, is a super tricky character. It is the hormone that mobilises fuel in your body and sharpens you mentally. On one hand, it will get you up a mountain, help you swim for life, get you through your gym workout and help you to be clear andContinue reading “Cortisol & Making Peace With This Stress Hormone”
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Balancing Your Blood Sugar and Optimising Insulin
Part 12 of the harmonising hormones series.Insulin is the hormone most affect by diet and it goes on to orchestrate the activity of many other hormones. Insulin insensitivity therefore not only has consequences for metabolic health and weight gain but can also have negative effects on your other hormones and the roles they play inContinue reading “Balancing Your Blood Sugar and Optimising Insulin”
Overcoming Anxiety
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”
Golden Gut Elixer
Supremo coffee alternative for these warmer mornings with all good things for your gut. You are reading part 6 of the harmonising hormones series. I would love to share this recipe with you first! It is such a winner for anyone who enjoys a delicious blend and wants to support their gut microbiome which isContinue reading “Golden Gut Elixer”
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”
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”
Feel Good and Be Bright Hot Chocolate
A performance enhancer, brain booster and hormone balancer. This is the hot chocolate you need when you are missing coffee but not the cortisol spikes. When you need to sharpen your mind and get in the zone with love and respect to your entire system, these 7 ingredients will deliver. It is also…. so tasty!Continue reading “Feel Good and Be Bright Hot Chocolate”
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”
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